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Derby and Nottingham to reject clean air zones

Both Derby and Nottingham have turned their backs on plans to set up clean air zones, insisting they can cut their cities’ emissions through other means.

Cigarette smugglers receive prison sentences

Three men have been sent to prison after they were caught with more than 1.5 million illegal cigarettes disguised as road surfacing material at a South Shields warehouse.

Worker’s injuries lead to fine

Wincanton Group has been fined £120,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries when drainage pipes he was unstrapping fell on him.

RHA urges operators to ensure Driver CPC training is completed in good time, as the deadline nears

The RHA has warned companies not to leave Driver CPC training to the last minute, with a year remaining of the current cycle.

9 O-licence applications and decisions that grabbed our attention this week - 10 September 2018

Commercial Motor picks out some of the latest O-licence applications and decisions issued.

O-licence curtailed over tacho infringements

Surrey-based Fuller Grab Hire has had its O-licence temporarily curtailed after a DVSA investigation uncovered tachograph infringements at the firm.

Volumetric concrete mixers face licensing rules 'trap'

Tacho analysis experts TruTac has warned operators of volumetric concrete mixers that they could “fall into a dangerous trap” if they are not prepared for new licensing and testing rules due to come into force.

Fagan & Whalley takes on Microlise system

Fagan & Whalley has adopted Microlise telematics and camera systems across its 170 HGV fleet.

9 O-licence applications and decisions that caught our attention this week - 4 September 2018

Commercial Motor picks out some of the latest O-licence applications and decisions issued.

DVSA launches national AdBlue cheat crackdown after finding significant non-compliance regionally

The DVSA has introduced nationwide checks to identify trucks using AdBlue cheat devices to circumvent emissions rules, after a smaller regional crackdown last year highlighted significant non-compliance.