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Today in Road Transport, 9 January 2007

Counting the cost of fuel
MT examines the impact rising fuel prices are having on average operating costs.

Van sales increase, heavy trucks falter
There was record demand for new vans in the UK last year, but there was a drop in heavy truck registrations.

Stobart profit shoots up 60%
Leading UK haulage firm Eddie Stobart has revealed a sharp rise in both turnover and pre-tax profit prior to its merger with Westbury Property Group and subsequent stock market listing.

Truckstop closures affect drivers hours compliance
A survey by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has found that the closure of essential truckstops across the UK is affecting haulage operators' ability to obey drivers' hours legislation.

Browns aims to make Palletline's top five
Stoke-on-Trent-based Browns Distribution wants to become one of the top five inputters into the Palletline network "within a few months".

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