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Fuel Fighters

As soaring fuel costs pile pressure on haulage companies, the battle is on for the future of an essential industry By Mike Wade

If it wasn't for his decidedly civilian demeanour - the big belly and the baggy trousers - you might take Duncan McCracken for an army general, surrounded by his aides-de-camp as he monitors the progress of a campaign from the safety of company headquarters.