So that's it for longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs) - proposals to introduce or even trial them on UK roads have been rejected by the government, which claims they could lead to an increase in CO2 emissions due to goods shifting from rail to road.
And if you still have faith in the government after that, perhaps that faith will be shaken by the news that the DfT's plans to streamline its internal administration procedures look set to cost £81m rather than saving money as promised.
Following on from the announcement about LHVs, there's more potentially bad news for operators: temporary workers will get the same rights as permanent workers - but only after 12 weeks, which the CBI deputy director-general calls the "least worst option".
At least those delivering to London can be cheered by the news that Westminster City Council's trial of increased loading time has led to a reduction of almost 50% in the number of parking tickets issued to HGV drivers.
Over in the blogs, BigLorryBlog looks at some classic Volvos and Scanias from Musselburgh.
And if you still have faith in the government after that, perhaps that faith will be shaken by the news that the DfT's plans to streamline its internal administration procedures look set to cost £81m rather than saving money as promised.
Following on from the announcement about LHVs, there's more potentially bad news for operators: temporary workers will get the same rights as permanent workers - but only after 12 weeks, which the CBI deputy director-general calls the "least worst option".
At least those delivering to London can be cheered by the news that Westminster City Council's trial of increased loading time has led to a reduction of almost 50% in the number of parking tickets issued to HGV drivers.
Over in the blogs, BigLorryBlog looks at some classic Volvos and Scanias from Musselburgh.
Comments (1)
Wwhat was the name of the Eddie Stobart truck burnt out on the m25 on 3 June?
Posted by david bland | June 4, 2008 2:20 PM
Posted on June 4, 2008 14:20