The cost of fuel remains a major issue for almost all in the industry, and today at RT.com we analyse the four options for duty differentiation that were suggested by the recent PricewaterhouseCoopers study. But even if the government plumps for none of these options, there may be relief on the way for UK hauliers as the European Commission drafts proposals for tax breaks to lower the cost at the pumps.
Until then, however, we can expect more direct action from groups of struggling operators - tomorrow sees hauliers in Yorkshire holding a protest go-slow on the M6. Talking of direct action: the Shell tanker drivers have returned to work after their four-day strike, but their union has threatened another strike this weekend if a pay agreement is not reached by then.
Also today, Wincanton has abandoned its potential £233m bid for TDG, leaving the door open to private equity firm Laxey Partners. Over in the blogs, Will Shiers explains why 'tin-hunting' in the US is growing more difficult, and Oliver Dixon sounds the death knell for SCR in the US.
Until then, however, we can expect more direct action from groups of struggling operators - tomorrow sees hauliers in Yorkshire holding a protest go-slow on the M6. Talking of direct action: the Shell tanker drivers have returned to work after their four-day strike, but their union has threatened another strike this weekend if a pay agreement is not reached by then.
Also today, Wincanton has abandoned its potential £233m bid for TDG, leaving the door open to private equity firm Laxey Partners. Over in the blogs, Will Shiers explains why 'tin-hunting' in the US is growing more difficult, and Oliver Dixon sounds the death knell for SCR in the US.