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Today in Road Transport, 17 March 2008

‘Cautious’ welcome for fuel duty delay
The delay in the rise on fuel duty unveiled in the Budget last week was given a qualified welcome by hauliers this week, although many say the measure is a small step where a large one was needed.

Fighting truck crime
TV crime reporter Roger Cook chaired the Road Haulage Association's sixth security seminar: Combating Freight Crime.

Interview: Sandra Counter of Tebay services
Truckstops are a vital part of a driver's life. Having somewhere secure to park up, with all the facilities that you need is somewhat better than pulling over in a layby.

Is empty running still an issue?
Freight Exchanges offering backloads make sense for operators desperate for operational efficiencies, but is the industry now running at optimum capacity?

LibDems attack decision not to raise fuel duty
The Government's decision to delay the rise in fuel duty in last week's Budget was a mistake, according to the Liberal Democrats.

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