Today’s biggest story is probably the warm welcome the trade associations have given to the new scenario-based statutory charges for vehicle recovery – however they are seeking clarification on some of the terminology.

Elsewhere today, there's good news for a number of industry players. Pre-tax profit and turnover are both up at temperature-controlled haulier Langdons, while another temperature-controlled expert, Reed Boardall, has announced its green intentions by taking delivery of 12 new 40-pallet double-deck trailers fitted with solar panels. Also in an expansive mood is general haulier Daily Nationwide Distribution (DND), which is openly on the hunt for acquisition targets.

Over in the blogs, BigLorryBlog checks out Volvo’s new Euro-5 fire appliances and travels the A9 up to Orkney.

Oh, and don’t forget about the upcoming fifth Motor Transport Fleet Management Conference, where Eddie Stobart chief executive Andrew Tinkler will be revealing the keys to success in transport.