Budget is a mixed bag for transport operators
Alistair Darling’s first Budget contained no major surprises. Many of the taxation measures it outlined had already been announced last year, and most of the new proposals were targeted at certain specific areas.

FTA tells government it backs LHV trials
The FTA has reiterated its support to the government of on-road trials of longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs) in the UK.

Rudolf Diesel
If Rudolf Diesel hadn't been born, quite possibly the road transport industry would have had to invent him - without him the eponymous engine might never have existed.

Owens urges government to scrap duty increase
South Wales haulier Owens (Road Services) has released its latest financial results - and again criticised the government over its proposed 2p/litre fuel duty increase.

'Dog ate my tachos' story leads to suspension
Vehicle maintenance problems, along with drivers' hours and tachograph breaches, have resulted in two of the three operational vehicles belonging to Dunfermline-based Ronald Mentiplay, trading as Murray Mentiplay, being suspended for eight weeks, and his LGV driving licence for four.