The inherent dangers of sleep deprivation among drivers was highlighted in my article in The Mover (April 2011) and now, according to reports appearing in mainstream publications and online, there is a move by the US authorities to get much tougher with those who either do not seek treatment for the condition or find that treatment is ineffective. By Bob Bluffield.

On 15 December, 2011, the European Parliament adopted its own EU Transport Policy White Paper, with a large majority.

Most moving men dream of running their own company. But for Matt De-Machen, owner of Matthew James Removals in Erith, running the company is not what he craves: it’s driving the truck. So, after years of partially driving a desk, he’s now permanently back in the driving seat full time: and what a seat!

Stephen Gray, Managing Director, Anglo Pacific.

Lorries will not be included in the scheme between the Western Isles, Coll and Tiree.

Transport for London's (TfL) latest initiative to improve the Blackwall Tunnel for road users has helped reduce the amount of time the tunnel is closed to road users because of unplanned incidents by 32%.

BITA (the British Industrial Truck Association) has recently announced that sales of forklift trucks increased by 20% in 2011, continuing the recovery from the market low point two years ago.

Asian Tigers Mobility Indonesia has announced it has become certified to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. This certification is accredited by TUV SUD-PSB Indonesia.

Volvo Trucks is involved in efforts making stations providing liquefied natural gas more available.

According to Logisticsmanager.com, German company CargoBeamer is planning to open a rail freight ‘motorway’ to Russia from the new Calais Premier logistics park.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA), together with leading sector publisher Road Transport Media, are joining forces to help secure the future of TruckPol through the ‘Fight Freight Crime, Save TruckPol’ campaign.

After 2011’s robust recovery in truck demand, and a notably strong final quarter, there was no let-up in January.

Move One has announced the successful completion of three shipments to Tripoli for reconstructive efforts in Libya.

Trnchard has signed a ‘Heads of Terms’ agreement to operate a container port and breakbulk facility in Turkey.

Commercial vehicle driver agency ADR Network has recently announced preliminary results that show turnover for 2011 has increased to £65 million which is some 13% up on 2010.

The Shore Porters’ Society has invested £500,000 in vehicles.

Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from government and truck operators are now being invited to bid for a slice of this funding as part of a competition which opened on 24 April.

Olympic update.

By Philip Edwards, Stephens Removals.

The AATTS alarm films thieves and links them to crimes using DNA technology.