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Today in Road Transport, 5 September 2007

Government blasted over drivers' hours decision
Animals may suffer as movement backlog builds after foot-and-mouth restrictions.

October date for pilot scheme
Westminster Council has denied claims its pilot scheme to extend loading and un-loading times for trucks has been delayed.

Scania launches Euro 5 EGR engine and new cab
Scania has launched a new family of five- and six-cylinder Euro 5 EGR engines, featuring the latest XPI injection system it developed jointly with Cummins.

Revenue downturn for Hanson
Hanson Transport Group posted a loss after taxation of £153,551 for the year to 31 December 2006 - an improvement from a loss of nearly £1.3m in 2005.

Concern over fixed penalty fine level
The freight industry has joined VOSA officials in expressing concern that the level of fines being proposed by the Graduated Fixed Penalty and Deposit Scheme will be too low to act as a deterrent.

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