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The article focuses on AAA Couriers, a hazardous chemicals and dangerous gases transportation service in Bradford, West Yorkshire in England. It discusses the launch by Jason Davey to the firm in 1998 and mentions products carried by the firm such as helium, acids, and chlorine. Other topics include the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) training of AAA's drivers, their reliable client relation, and their vehicles and bulk containers. INSET: AAA recently tweaked.

The article offers a corporate profile for Derry, Northern Ireland-based haulage firm Oliver Transport Services. It mentions that the firm specialises in transporting machinery, hazardous goods, concrete products, steel and timber around Great Britain. According to managing director Willie Oliver, haulage companies can share and communicate useful information, such as any significant updates in legislation.

This article focuses on transportation of dangerous goods in Great Britain in accordance with Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) regulations. Challenges in the transportation of such material, according to hazardous chemicals expert Chris McRae, include environmental, community and security concerns, and the need for specialist equipment and intensive staff training. It was noted that this niche transport market offers less competition and more stability than general haulage.

The article focuses on opposition of motor transport industry to Europa Worldwide's campaign to ban oversized and hazardous goods from using the Dartford Crossing in Great Britain due to congestion, and views of Bill Dean, director at Dean Transport 94, on the increase in transportation costs.

The article reports that truck manufacturing company DAF Trucks has added Agency Drivers Networks (ADR) and pet-reg specialist DW Commercials to its dealer network, presenting the view of dealer principal Daryl Winyard on the hazardous goods service.

The article focuses on the responses that truck owners should made in case a ferry boat sinks due to weight of the cargo. Road Haulage Association logistic development manager Nick Deal states that the first thing to do is to inform the employers about the incident as they may have disaster recovery plans. Jared Dunbar, associate at haulage industry consultancy firm Dyne Solicitors, adds that dangerous goods must be declared as soon as possible to avoid being charge of potential offenses.

The article focuses on the transport of dangerous goods wherein thousands of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) arrive at one of the largest ports in Great Britain without declaring a cargo of dangerous goods. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) says that ignorance among haulers and drivers on the transport of dangerous goods by sea rules is apparent. Moreover, Eric Meare of MCA notes that drivers need to declare the dangerous goods they are carrying for the safety of people on the ship.

The article details an interview with Hazchem Network managing director (MD) Ali Karim regarding safe delivery of dangerous items to customers in Great Britain. According to Karim, the network offers its customers safe and effective way in transporting dangerous materials and chemicals. Karim also mentions that the members of its network handles an average of 170 package and 900 pallets in a night.

The article discusses transportation of hazardous chemicals via freight transportation industry in Great Britain and the need to implement hazardous chemicals operation standards established by the United Nations. As stated, security concerns and regulations have increased manifold after 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Reportedly, Hazardous Chemicals Emergency Response Service (HERS) consortium formed in 2007 has private groups which provide 24/7 emergency services to chemical emergencies.

The article offers information on MT Safety Award winner Suttons Group's mission to drive safety and health into the heart of its employees' work ethics. The company reportedly places a strong focus on the health and safety issues and in 2006 launched the Think Safety Always First Everytime (SAFE) campaign because it transports hazardous chemicals. Procedures followed by the company to maintain safety including driver training and investment in emergency response equipment are also discussed.

The article reports on the application of a new Agreement on Dangerous Goods on Road (ADR) rule of the European Commission to light vans in Great Britain. It says that operators of vans weighing below 3.5 tons and carrying dangerous goods are now required to have ADR certificate or a vocational training certificate. There are 9 classes of dangerous goods, which include radioactives and explosives, and drivers of light vehicles carrying such goods need specific training and must carry a certificate for the classes they carry.

Focuses on the need for haulage operators engaged in dangerous goods transportation to recruit motor vehicle drivers who had undergone ADR training in compliance with the highway safety law in Great Britain. Objectives of the training; Advantages of the training to drivers; Legal consequences of abstaining from ADR requirement. INSET: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

Enumerates the responsibilities and qualifications of dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSA) in the transport of hazardous goods. Companies in need of a DGSA; Required training; Scope of responsibilities handled by a DGSA in time of accidents.

The article reports on the decision by Middle Eastern budget carrier Flydubai to tighten its procedures in 2015 following investigation on the transport of unsafe chemical oxygen generators.

The article reports that haulier 2MV Logistics joined the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) infrastructure of chemical pallet network HazChem Network, covering the PO1-22 areas, and made already its first radial deliveries in the region.

The article announces that British hauliers involved in the transportation of hazardous goods have been asked by the Department for Transport (DfT) in Great Britain to respond to the consultation regarding the effect the latest Accord Dangereux Routier (ADR) regulations amendments have had on them.

The article looks at a July 2011 cargo jet crash involving a Boeing 747-700 Freighter plane operated by Asiana Airlines. It describes the incident, saying a fire was reported on the plane shortly before it crashed off the South Korean coast. It discusses the investigation into the incident, including the possible involvement of lithium-ion batteries and flammable liquids among the plane's cargo.

The article discusses a court case wherein the plaintiff accused Haulier, Nicholson's Transport for the leakage of liquid wood preservative, Wolmanit CX 8, from one of its truck, in the tributary at Shotton Beck in Sedgefield, England. The Darlington Magistrates' Court, examined the regulation for environmental offences. The court reviewed the issue and fined Nicholson's 10,000 pound and order them to pay 1,875 pound to Environment Agency of Great Britain.

The article reports that drivers traveling by ferry have been warned by the Maritime & Coastguard Ageny (MCA) to report the dangerous goods that they are carrying. It is stated that this warning has been issued in the wake of two incidences where the lorry drivers flouted the rules. In the first incident, driver Janusz Gauden was fined for not declaring dangerous goods to a ferry operator. The second incident involved driver Loan Tanasoaie, who attempted to use the Channel Tunnel in England.

The article reports that a Polish driver, Janusz Gauden, who boarded a cross-Channel ferry and failed to declare dangerous goods, has been fined £ 2,000. He was also ordered to pay £ 3,75798 in costs after pleading guilty. Gauden had boarded a SeaFrance ferry in Calais, France with 228 people on board. His truck was carrying 338 kilograms of methyl methacrylate monomer.

The article offers news briefs related to the transportation industry. According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), livestock hauliers might find a business opportunity to record sheep movements in Great Britain. Wincanton PLC hosted its third driver of the year award ceremony at Rockingham Speedway, Northants. The consultation document on COG 2009, setting out proposals to implement the European Directive relating to the carriage of dangerous goods is open for comments until October 10, 2008.

This article reports on the possibility that British hauliers might be stripped of their work on dangerous goods transportation after the European Parliament voted to allow member states to prescribe specific modes of transport for dangerous goods. Roland Meister, vice-president of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) expert group on dangerous goods, says the prescribing of modes and routes will deprive operators of freedom of choice, and may force the chemical industry to produce outside the European Union (EU), resulting in job losses.

The article offers news briefs on various transport legislation in Great Britain. The Passenger and Goods Vehicles Regulations 2007 increase fees for the approval of tachograph fitters and workshops by 5.5%. The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 2007 increase fees for the approval and certification of vehicles for the carriage of dangerous goods. The Goods Vehicles Regulations 2007 increase goods vehicle operator licensing fees.

The article reports that DHL is the first company in Great Britain to submit a sustainability report on its operations using guidelines for the logistics and transport sector under the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). It cites the advantages of using the reporting guideline. The sustainability report includes information on managing health and safety and the handling of hazardous goods.

The article focuses on a contract in Barry, South Wales awarded to bulk chemical operator Groupe Samat. The hazardous goods specialist is keeping tight-lipped about the nature of the new work, but general manager Steve Reid says it will start in a couple of months. Samat is advertising for experienced ADR drivers, driver trainers, traffic planners, co-ordinators and trainees to service the contract.

The article presents a calendar of events related to the commercial motor industry in Great Britain as of December 2006. The Driver Training Academy will be offering a regulations for international movements of hazardous goods by road course on December 11. EP Training will conduct a seminar on digital tachographs for drivers on December 16. A course on digital tachograph for managers will be offered by Novadata from December 18 to 19.

The article presents a calendar of events related to the commercial vehicles industry in Great Britain from October to November 2006. The Freight Transport Association Dangerous Goods seminar will be held in Scotland. The Road Haulage Association Security seminar will be held in Towcester, England. EP Training regulations for international movements of hazardous goods by road will be held in Surrey, England.

The article presents a calendar of training courses for the commercial vehicle industry in England from September to November 2006. The dangerous goods for transport managers of the Freight Transport Association will be held in Warrington on September 6. The Certificate of Professional Competence National seminar of the Driver Training Academy will be held in Selby on November 20. The digital tachographs training organised by the Road Haulage Association will be held in Worcester on September 8.

The article focuses on the challenges facing British haulage firms in classifying dangerous goods according to Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Peter Armstrong. It is important for haulage firms to know the laws that goods should be carried under.

Reports on the efforts of project engineer Tim Brick to deny media speculations that heavy goods vehicles carrying dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals will be restricted from travelling through the Dublin Port Tunnel in Ireland when it opens in 2006. Purpose of the plan to increase toll charges levied against car drivers using the tunnel; Significance of the tunnel to the city's traffic flow.

Presents a schedule of seminars, forums and other events in the commercial motor industry in Great Britain from June to July 2005. Courses on fire awareness offered by the Road Haulage Association; Fleet Safety Forum; Seminars on the handling of dangerous goods by FTA.

Reports on fines imposed on haulage firm R&J Milne for breaching safety regulations after its driver was found transporting dangerous goods without a correct license in Scotland. Details of the case.

Reports on the introduction of The Hazchem Network that provides services for the movement of hazardous goods in Great Britain on October 11, 2004. Information on the network's center of operations; Benefits of the network to truck operators; Number of the network's members.

Focuses on the price increase in the cost of regulations for international movements of air dangerous goods by road (ADR) examination in Great Britain. Impact of the price increase on the number of driver examinees; Impact on the transportation industry; Cost of the ADR examination fee.

According to TDG European Chemicals, changes to the rules on the carriage of dangerous goods will lead to a 50% increase in ADR training. To comply with the new regulations, introduced in May 2004, anyone involved in the transport of dangerous goods by road must possess a current ADR training certificate, while warehouse staff and traffic planners have to undergo awareness training. TDG runs two courses for ADR training: a five-day course for new drivers and refresher courses for existing certificate holders. Courses cover all the rules and laws relating to the handling of chemicals as well as providing details of the equipment required on a vehicle.

Reports on the implementation of the alternative dispute resolution training and certification for van drivers who are carrying hazardous cargo in Great Britain. Classification of materials; Estimated amount for training courses.

Reports on the revision of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail Regulations in Great Britain, as of June 2003. Changes made to the regulations; Date set for the implementation of the rules; Impact on the haulage industry.