17 motorbikes transported to Spain.

The number of fatal accidents involving drink drivers last year rose by 18%, from 220 in 2010 to 260 in 2011 according to figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT).

The Delegation of European Union (EU) contract for all EU local staffing awarded to Star.

iPad could be yours.

Basil Fry & Company and RSA co-hosted a charity golf and mountain biking day on 24 July in aid of Basil Fry & Co’s nominated charity, LEAF (Leukaemia Educating and Fundraising).

The Expatriate Management Mobility Awards will be held in October at the Plaza Riverbank, in London.

From July 2013 goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes travelling in France will be charged a tax to use large sections of the national and local road network.

New appointment at Interdean.

In a stunt set up by Volvo to demonstrate the precision control of its new trucks, a young woman has walked a slackline between two trucks driving at full speed.

Santa Fe Group Charity Fun Run.

PPS, that has provided returnable packaging to clients in commercial and industrial sectors throughout the UK and Europe for 10 years, has expanded its activities into the Removals & Storage industry.

After 105 years of family ownership Worcester’s best known removals company G.W. Lamb is up for sale.

Updated speed limit guidance to help local authorities improve safety on their roads has been published for consultation by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

The Metropolitan Police now has five laser scanners available for use by its collision investigators.

News that the hard shoulder on the M25 between the Kent and Surrey section is to be converted to a traffic lane is seen as potentially good news by the FTA.

Commercial Motor has announced a whole new interactive experience for the road transport market: Commercial Motor Live.

The new Mitsubishi PREMIA ES pedestrian power pallet truck has been awarded the prestigious red dot award: product design 2012 for its high-quality, functional design.

The licensing regulations for professional drivers have changed recently.

At the presentation of the prestigious Motor Transport Awards 2012 in London, the DAF CF85 has been awarded ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ for a record-breaking 11th time.

Limiting trucks to 52mph saves fuel but there are drawbacks.