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Today in Road Transport, 30 August 2007

VOSA launches £28 LEZ-compliance test
Hauliers can now book low-emission certificate(LEC) tests to prove older vehicles comply with London's low-emission zone (LEZ) due to begin next February.

Two-pedal trucks have better RVs
For the first time since their widespread acceptance by UK fleets, tractors with automated manual transmis-sions (AMT) have a better residual value (RV) than those with manual boxes.

O'Connor says Stobart takeover will speed growth
Steve O'Connor, chief executive of O'Connor Group, says the acquisition by newly-formed Stobart Group will accelerate the company's plans for growth.

Operator refused return of crane fitted to truck
The Transport Tribunal has upheld Scottish traffic commissioner Joan Aitken's decision to refuse to return a crane bolted to an impounded vehicle.

Palletforce doubts there is room in the market
Palletforce has questioned whether there is room in the market for newest competitor Alliance Freight Network (AFN).

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