Road Transport - Home - More Newshttp://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbSun, 08 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMTFreshLinc buys 15 DAF for Euro expansionhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/08/134965/freshlinc-buys-15-daf-for-euro-expansion.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/08/134965/freshlinc-buys-15-daf-for-euro-expansion.htmlSpalding, Lincolnshire-based chilled food distributor FreshLinc has taken delivery of 15 460hp Daf XF105s to support its UK operation and expansion into Europe.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMTQuiet please! Thermo King scoops NAS awardhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134961/quiet-please-thermo-king-scoops-nas-award.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134961/quiet-please-thermo-king-scoops-nas-award.htmlFridge-maker Thermo King has picked up a John Connell technology award from the Noise Abatement Society for its SLX low-noise fridge unit. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMTAdditive company seeks UK haulier for trialhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134962/additive-company-seeks-uk-haulier-for-trial.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134962/additive-company-seeks-uk-haulier-for-trial.html A Dutch-based fuel additive firm is seeking a UK haulier to trial its product - and promises a full refund if mpg doesn't improve by at least 5%. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMTKnights of Old buys 27 Schmitz Cargbullshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134963/knights-of-old-buys-27-schmitz-cargbulls.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134963/knights-of-old-buys-27-schmitz-cargbulls.htmlKnights of Old has added 27 new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders to its existing trailer fleet. The Kettering, Northants-based logistics firm has opted for Schmitz's new Freepost and Euroliner models. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMTMail strike on hold after interim deal is reachedhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134959/mail-strike-on-hold-after-interim-deal-is-reached.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134959/mail-strike-on-hold-after-interim-deal-is-reached.htmlThe Communication Workers Union has called off planned Royal Mail strike action for today and Monday.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:00 GMTCeva improves efficiency during recessionhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134932/ceva-improves-efficiency-during-recession.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134932/ceva-improves-efficiency-during-recession.htmlCeva Logistics is a more efficient operation as a result of the recession, says its newly appointed UK and Ireland executive vice-president Leigh Pomlett.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMTWincanton posts drop in first half profit and turnoverhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134958/wincanton-posts-drop-in-first-half-profit-and-turnover.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134958/wincanton-posts-drop-in-first-half-profit-and-turnover.html Wincanton has posted a drop in half-year profit and turnover, but the company says its UK operations remain strong,...Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:12:00 GMTHaulier with allegedly faked contract wins appealhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134957/haulier-with-allegedly-faked-contract-wins-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134957/haulier-with-allegedly-faked-contract-wins-appeal.htmlA Middlesex operator, whose O-licence was revoked because of an allegedly false maintenance contract and a lack of financial standing, has won his appeal.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMTElectric vehicle capabilities need to be exploredhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134954/electric-vehicle-capabilities-need-to-be-explored.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134954/electric-vehicle-capabilities-need-to-be-explored.html Running electric vehicles (EV) requires a significant trial period to understand...Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMTTDG scoops toy distribution contracthttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134953/tdg-scoops-toy-distribution-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134953/tdg-scoops-toy-distribution-contract.htmlTDG has won a contract to run a transport and warehousing operation for The Entertainer.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:40:00 GMTWant to see the world, and get paid to do it?http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134952/want-to-see-the-world-and-get-paid-to-do-it.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134952/want-to-see-the-world-and-get-paid-to-do-it.htmlAdventure company Tucan Travel is on the lookout for several British truck drivers who want to spend the next year or two on an adventure of a lifetime.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:00 GMTCompany fleet cut pending court casehttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134886/company-fleet-cut-pending-court-case.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134886/company-fleet-cut-pending-court-case.htmlDeputy TC cuts company's O-licence as an interim measure in the interest of road safety before criminal proceedings.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT