INDUSTRY NEWS 


Automatic transmissions are the choice of food distribution company Holdsworth in 12 DAF 7.5 tonne and a pair of 10 tonne LF45s that they’ve just put into service.
This photo is of military vehicle enthusiast Mark Rimmer and his American Reo M35 6x6 army truck.
North East Truck & Van (NETV) is in the process of delivering 10 new Iveco Eurocargos to Traffic Management (North East) Limited (TMNE).
Family-owned and run R. I. Stamper Haulage Ltd., based at Kirkbride, near Wigton in Cumbria, has taken delivery of a brace of identically specified Volvo FH-480 6x2 pusher axle tractors to join their 15-strong fleet to be used for livestock and general haulage.
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed today’s announcement (Thursday 24 July) of new powers for the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA) to issue roadside fixed penalty notices against foreign lorry operators for a range of offences such as breaking driving hours, weight or vehicle safety regulations.
Daniel Sutter: Without comprehensive homeowners insurance, Hurricane Katrina and other flood victims are left footing the bill
Government and insurers reach agreement to provide homeowners with protection against flooding
Lloyds TSB has also ended talks over a possible takeover of either Dresdner Bank or Deutsche Postbank
Business value and profitability of Legal and General comes under threat as new European accounting rules are introduced
Insurers could be stung for up to $60bn in claims related to the credit crunch, warns US insurance broker