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Big shed take-up denotes signs of modest recovery

July 25, 2013 Robin Meczes

A sharp increase in demand for storage space has been highlighted by a new report on the UK ‘big box’ warehousing market.

Southampton council invites tenders for sustainable DC

July 22, 2013 Motor Transport

Southampton City Council is inviting local operators to run a sustainable distribution centre (SDC) and warehouse that will consolidate local deliveries. The aim is to cut lorry movements and congestion while boosting efficiencies.

Transport Select Committee concerned about Vosa’s performance

July 19, 2013

The Transport Select Committee has raised concerns about Vosa’s enforcement focus, the rapid introduction of ATFs, and its seemingly dysfunctional relationship with traffic commissioners (TCs).

OFT branded ‘complacent’ over price manipulation claims

July 19, 2013 Robin Meczes

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been branded ‘complacent’ and accused of carrying out a ‘continued whitewash’ after insisting that its study last year of the UK fuel market yielded no credible evidence of any market manipulation.

'No targets' in place for third party driving tests

July 17, 2013 Robin Meczes

The Driving Standards Agency has said it “is not currently seeking” to increase the number of third party sites that carry out vocational driving tests.

MT Awards 2013: the movie!

July 12, 2013 Laura Hailstone

The highlights from the 2013 Motor Transport Awards are now available for your viewing pleasure.

FFUK to hand over petition urging OFT to investigate oil pricing

July 12, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

FairFuel UK (FFUK) and its supporters will hold a rall outside the London HQ of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) on Monday (15 July) as the campaign group renews calls for a fair and transparent investigation into oil pricing.

DSA investigated 100 Driver CPC centres last year

July 11, 2013

The DSA had 100 Driver CPC audits referred to it by JAUPT last year after concerns about the standard of training provision were raised following general inspections.

Scotland plans to reduce drink drive limit in 2013

Scottish hauliers fear independence effect

July 11, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

Scottish hauliers have expressed fears for the viability of their businesses following the revelation that they would have to pay to use UK roads if Scotland votes for independence.

Westminster Bridge will be affected by the London Olympics

Call to shift London freight deliveries outside of peak hours

July 10, 2013

Freight deliveries within the capital should be shifted outside of peak hours, according to a new report from the Roads Task Force (RTF).