OMNI has scrapped its One Continent Rule at its annual conference in Portugal.

Russia is experiencing critical shortages of petrol.

Although British truck drivers are regarded to be amongst the safest on the road there have been several fatal accidents involving HGVs that have been attributed to drivers falling asleep at the wheel.

The All Ireland Warehousing Association (AIWA) has been formed.

It is critical that operators regularly check the condition of tyres for signs of damage or premature and uneven wear.

An FTA report calls for greater development of the UK’s port and airport infrastructure and more funding and consideration to be given to regions of the country where transport infrastructure has been sorely lacking.

According to a survey performed by Maris Interiors, the recession has even hit the quality of sandwiches supplied at business meetings.

The latest road traffic and speeds statistics from the Department for Transport.

Information received by The Mover from IAM claims that there may be a scam operating that could catch out inexperienced or unwary movers.

It has emerged that information contained within digital photos taken on modern cameras (including mobile phones) provide more information than might be wise.

MSC has overtaken Maersk Line to become the world’s biggest shipping line, in terms of vessel capacity.

Nearly half of drivers admit to flashing their lights to warn other drivers of a speed check. The main reason for doing this is to save another motorist from being caught or fined.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a guide to new legislation on the fitment of conspicuity markings to large goods vehicles.

It's been reported that there has been a 30% rise in the number of traffic lights.

New VOSA powers could catch more overloads.

The EU-financed SARTRE* project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its technology at the Volvo Proving Ground close to Gothenburg, Sweden.

As of January 2012, owners of larger vans that do not meet the Euro 3 standard for particulate matter will have to pay a daily charge or risk a penalty for driving within the LEZ.

Banks can no longer deny small businesses finance.

The application of the EU Driver CPC obligations on HGV drivers is now well into its second year.

Tax cheats will face up to five years of detailed scrutiny from HMRC.