Today, RT.com takes an in-depth look at a couple of fuel-related issues. First, we ask whether there is any chance of the Lorry Road User Charge (LRUC) actually being revived, as the House of Commons Transport Committee is advocating; and second, we examine how the rest of Europe is tackling high fuel costs, country by country.

Also on the theme of fuel, it seems that hauliers may be able to challenge the government's policy of increasing duty by applying for a judicial review into the legality of its decisions. At least, one Norfolk commercial litigator thinks so.

There's good news for safety-conscious operators: a driver fatigue monitor is being launched in the UK, targeted mainly at night-time drivers; and Volvo has unveiled a full range of new safety features for its HGVs (as well as an improved interior for both the FH and FM ranges).

Over in the blogs, Will Shiers discovers that there's money to be made in recycling, BigLorryBlog shares some snaps of a charity truck convoy in Ireland, and Oliver Dixon wonders if European truck market growth will be up or down this year.