Backhouse Jones News.
Archive for November , 2009
Excellence Award 2009
Friday 13th November 2009
Backhouse Jones would like to congratulate
E Clarke & Sons (Coaches) Ltd.
VOSA enforcement activities: Government responds to Transport Committee report
Thursday 12th November 2009In August 2009 the House of Commons’ Transport Committee published a report on the enforcement activities of VOSA.
Fixed penalties and financial deposits: FTA calls for degree of intent to be taken into account
Thursday 12th November 2009In June 2009, the Home Office increased the penalty on failure to fix a numberplate to a vehicle from £30 to £60.
Longer semi-trailers: request for supporting information
Thursday 12th November 2009Members will recall that the input of logistics buyers and operators have been sought to provide supporting information to consultants commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) who are currently seeking evidence from industry to inform an assessment of the benefits of extending longer semi-trailers by up to two metres, and their likely take-up by operators
Checklist on Contract negotiations
Wednesday 11th November 2009This is a checklist of key issues to consider when negotiating contracts on behalf of your business.
5th November Festivities.
Thursday 5th November 2009There were lots of 'Oooh's and Aaah's' at this year's Guy Fawkes night!
Longer semi-trailers: FTA negotiates additional two weeks for industry to provide evidence of benefits
Wednesday 4th November 2009
Wheel security: FTA and IRTE launch new guidance
Wednesday 4th November 2009FTA and the Institute of Road Transport Engineers have published a new guide aimed at reducing the incidences of wheel loss from heavy commercial vehicles.
