http://www.roadtransport.com/DAF Trucks newsen-gbRBI 2009Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135027/trailer-09-kicks-off-in-belgium-tomorrow.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135027/trailer-09-kicks-off-in-belgium-tomorrow.htmlThe only major road transport show in Europe to escape the recession this year opens its doors tomorrow (Friday). Trailer '09, held in Kortrijk, Belgium, remains open until Tuesday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135017/new-rolling-stock-for-ken-mallinson-sons.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135017/new-rolling-stock-for-ken-mallinson-sons.htmlYorkshire-based haulier Ken Mallinson & Sons has invested in six new tractor units and 10 refurbished trailers.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134965/freshlinc-buys-15-dafs-for-expansion-plan.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134965/freshlinc-buys-15-dafs-for-expansion-plan.htmlSpalding, Lincolnshire-based chilled food distributor FreshLinc has taken delivery of 15 460hp Daf XF105s to support its UK operation and expansion into Europe.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134942/stoneridge-updates-se5000-tachograph.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134942/stoneridge-updates-se5000-tachograph.htmlStoneridge - better known in the UK as Veeder-Root - has updated its SE5000 digital tachograph.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/03/134926/hybrids-dont-boost-bottom-line.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/03/134926/hybrids-dont-boost-bottom-line.htmlHybrid vehicles have yet to provide a clear business case in terms of the bottom line, despite offering fuel savings, argues a leading fleet engineer.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134890/green-truck-incentives-encouraged.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134890/green-truck-incentives-encouraged.htmlThe SMMT and several truck manufacturers believe the best way to increase sales of more environmentally friendly trucks and vans is to reward their useage.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134806/hauliers-fear-rivals-suicidal-rates.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134806/hauliers-fear-rivals-suicidal-rates.htmlRivals tendering at suicidal rates is the issue that concerns most operators. Of those who responded to the latest Trucking Britain Out Of Recession (TBOOR) survey, 72% highlighted suicidal rates as a concern.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134832/sentencing-of-hgv-thief-too-lenient.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134832/sentencing-of-hgv-thief-too-lenient.htmlEvesham, Worcestershire-based Troughton Transport has branded the six-month sentence a compulsive HGV thief has received for stealing one of its trucks as too lenient.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134814/veeder-root-launches-updated-digital-tacho.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134814/veeder-root-launches-updated-digital-tacho.htmlStoneridge - better known in the UK as Veeder-Root - has launched an updated version of its SE5000 digital tachograph that is easier and quicker for drivers and managers to use.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134780/apc-profit-dips-but-latest-figures-strong.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134780/apc-profit-dips-but-latest-figures-strong.htmlThe Alternative Parcels Company (APC) has posted a drop in profit for the year to March 2009 following a company restructure, but reports record volumes during its last quarter.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:35:00 GMT