http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbSat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/21/135060/haulage-must-invest-in-drivers-says-arla.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/21/135060/haulage-must-invest-in-drivers-says-arla.htmlArla Foods has called on the rest of the road transport industry to invest in driver development to help raise the overall standard of operations.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/20/135059/cumbria-hauliers-fight-on-through-floods.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/20/135059/cumbria-hauliers-fight-on-through-floods.htmlHauliers in Cumbria are among those hardest-hit by flooding, with many roads closed because of rising water levels. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/20/135057/lcb-scoops-major-drinks-deal-with-adel.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/20/135057/lcb-scoops-major-drinks-deal-with-adel.htmlLondon City Bond (LCB) has been awarded a 'major' three-year warehousing and distribution contract by drinks supplier Adel UK.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135055/former-tory-leader-snubs-lorry-park-plan.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135055/former-tory-leader-snubs-lorry-park-plan.htmlConservative MP for Folkestone and Hythe Michael Howard has been quoted as saying a new lorry park proposed in his constituency would be built "over my dead body".Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135056/ceva-on-track-to-save-nearly-90-million-in-costs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135056/ceva-on-track-to-save-nearly-90-million-in-costs.htmlThe Ceva Group says it is on track to make €100m (£89.3m) worth of cost savings by the end of the year, despite announcing a fall in revenue for the third quarter of 2009.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135028/low-number-of-lez-appeals-revealed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135028/low-number-of-lez-appeals-revealed.htmlLondon's road user charging chief adjudicator says the capital's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has only produced "a handful of appeals" following its launch last year.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 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/2009/11/19/135036/truckpol-axes-recording-of-fuel-thefts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135036/truckpol-axes-recording-of-fuel-thefts.htmlA 38% drop in freight crime during the third quarter is attributed to TruckPol's decision to axe the recording of fuel thefts under 1,000 litres.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135046/freight-crime-expected-to-rise-over-q4.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135046/freight-crime-expected-to-rise-over-q4.htmlCrime-fighting unit TruckPol is predicting the usual rise in HGV freight theft over the Christmas period, despite an apparent 38% fall in Q3. It attributes the bulk of the decline to its decision to stop recording fuel thefts under 1,000 litresWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135045/nvq-framework-to-get-overhaul.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135045/nvq-framework-to-get-overhaul.htmlAn overhaul of the NVQ framework will completely "revolutionise the way we tackle training", according to Skills for Logistics (SfL) chief executive Mick Jackson.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135042/ha-ploughs-45m-into-snow-vehicles.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135042/ha-ploughs-45m-into-snow-vehicles.htmlThe Highways Agency (HA) is rolling out a £45m investment in snow ploughs and gritting lorries in an effort to keep traffic moving on the strategic road network this winter. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135040/scania-scoops-itoy-trophy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135040/scania-scoops-itoy-trophy.htmlScania's recently-launched revised R Series has beaten off competition from Volvo, MAN and Mitsubishi Fuso to become International Truck of the Year 2010. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135034/dorset-haulier-suffers-1m-arson-attack.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135034/dorset-haulier-suffers-1m-arson-attack.htmlPolice are appealing for witnesses after an arson attack caused £1m worth of damage to the fleet of haulier AET Transport Services. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135031/bps-sainsburys-drivers-balloted-by-unite.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135031/bps-sainsburys-drivers-balloted-by-unite.htmlForecourt fuel supplies to retailer Sainsbury's could be threatened as BP tanker drivers that supply the supermarket are set to be balloted by the Unite union over strike action.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135030/big-train-driver-cpc-training-heads-to-chester.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135030/big-train-driver-cpc-training-heads-to-chester.htmlThe Big Train will be rolling into Chester Racecourse on 29-30 January 2010, giving truck drivers another opportunity to clock-up seven hours of compulsory CPC training for the bargain price of £99 plus VAT.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135029/baa-awards-dhl-22.5m-deal-extension.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135029/baa-awards-dhl-22.5m-deal-extension.htmlBAA Heathrow Airport has awarded DHL Supply Chain a £22.5m contract extension to run the Heathrow Consolidation Centre (HCC) until late 2012.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135037/new-nvqs-will-be-more-relevant.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135037/new-nvqs-will-be-more-relevant.htmlLogistics qualifications are to be given an overhaul with a new framework that will effectively replace NVQs.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135025/qd-stores-signs-up-to-portalnorwich-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135025/qd-stores-signs-up-to-portalnorwich-scheme.htmlRetailer QD Stores has entered a long-term partnership with Snetterton, Norwich-based Foulger Transport in order to take advantage of the haulier's congestion cutting PortalNorwich scheme.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135019/trucker-who-faked-1m-hijack-jailed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135019/trucker-who-faked-1m-hijack-jailed.htmlA Lancashire HGV driver who faked a knifepoint hijacking has been jailed.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135016/interfloor-claims-routing-software-has-cut-admin-time.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135016/interfloor-claims-routing-software-has-cut-admin-time.htmlInterfloor believes that by using Paragon's routing and scheduling software time, it has been able to slash time spent on administration.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135020/brake-safety-awards-open-for-entry.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135020/brake-safety-awards-open-for-entry.htmlBrake's Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence are now open for entry. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135022/road-improvement-works-in-danger-of-being-shelved.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135022/road-improvement-works-in-danger-of-being-shelved.htmlThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) says road improvement projects on the A11 and A14 are in danger of being shelved as the government looks to make multi-billion-pound savings.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/15/135015/stobart-backs-runcorn-widnes-toll-plan.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/15/135015/stobart-backs-runcorn-widnes-toll-plan.htmlStobart Group says it is "fully supportive" of the plan to impose bridge tolls on trucks travelling between Widnes and Runcorn. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/14/135014/plm-transport-spends-485k-on-new-volvos.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/14/135014/plm-transport-spends-485k-on-new-volvos.htmlPLM Transport has renewed part of its 25-strong fleet with the purchase of eight new Volvo trucks worth £485,000. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135010/wincanton-provides-rail-service-for-britvic.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135010/wincanton-provides-rail-service-for-britvic.htmlWincanton is set to provide a rail service between the Midlands and Scotland for Britvic, in partnership with Malcolm Logistics. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135008/hdnl-wins-plumbworld-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135008/hdnl-wins-plumbworld-contract.htmlHome Delivery Network Limited (HDNL) has won a contract to distribute more than 6,500 product lines for bathroom retailer Plumbworld.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135000/nightfreight-wins-bed-distribution-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135000/nightfreight-wins-bed-distribution-contract.htmlNightfreight has won a home-delivery distribution deal with bed manufacturer Rest Assured. The company will be handling approximately 1,000 products per month. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135005/director-at-two-failed-firms-may-be-involved-with-new-haulage-company.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135005/director-at-two-failed-firms-may-be-involved-with-new-haulage-company.html Director at failed firms involved with new haulage company Michael Spence, the former director of two failed companies - Mike Spence Ltd and Mike Spence...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/134971/denby-risks-legal-action-to-pioneer-lhvs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/134971/denby-risks-legal-action-to-pioneer-lhvs.htmlDenby Transport says it will risk legal action and run one of its pioneering Eco-Link Longer and Heavier Vehicles (LHVs) on UK roads without a government permit.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/134984/boalloy-costs-edward-stobart-almost-1m.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/134984/boalloy-costs-edward-stobart-almost-1m.htmlTransport legend Edward Stobart says the failure of Boalloy Fastruck Bodies has personally cost him almost a million pounds.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/134980/iom-government-tendering-process-questioned.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/134980/iom-government-tendering-process-questioned.htmlQuestions are being raised about the thoroughness of the Isle of Man government's tendering process after a lorry belonging to a contractor it chose to haul quarrying products was transported home for being unroadworthy.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135003/jobs-under-threat-at-drinks-maker-in-notts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135003/jobs-under-threat-at-drinks-maker-in-notts.htmlDrinks manufacturer AG Barr , which makes Irn-Bru, plans to close its Mansfield, Notts site, putting 98 jobs at risk.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/135002/british-gas-saves-2m-in-collision-costs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/135002/british-gas-saves-2m-in-collision-costs.htmlBritish Gas has saved just over £2m in collision costs after piloting a Best Practice scheme for vans across its 10,200-strong fleet of LCVs. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/135001/dhl-scoops-two-logistics-awards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/135001/dhl-scoops-two-logistics-awards.htmlDHL Supply Chain triumphed in two categories at a recent logistics awards ceremony.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134995/city-link-back-on-track-for-profit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134995/city-link-back-on-track-for-profit.htmlCity Link will be back in profit next year according to its MD Stuart Godman after recovering from the botched integration of Target Express.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134990/tdg-loses-kimberly-clark-monopoly.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134990/tdg-loses-kimberly-clark-monopoly.htmlFourteen haulage and logistics firms have benefited from a shake-up of tissue manufacturer Kimberly-Clark's (KC) distribution operation, which sees TDG lose its monopoly.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134991/logistics-pay-rises-average-2.6-despite-recession.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134991/logistics-pay-rises-average-2.6-despite-recession.htmlDespite widespread reports of pay freezes, most people working in the distribution sector took home pay rises of 2.6% or more in the past year, according to salary survey specialists CELRE, part of MT parent Reed Business Information.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134992/vosa-chief-answers-your-atf-questions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134992/vosa-chief-answers-your-atf-questions.htmlMotor Transport's campaign to ensure no more test stations are closed until suitable alternatives are in place has already gained the support of road safety charity Brake and trade unions Prospect, Unite and the Public and Commercial Services union.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134994/birmingham-lorry-park-proposed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134994/birmingham-lorry-park-proposed.htmlBirmingham City Council is seeking opinions from operators and drivers that would use a lorry park in the city centre.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134987/used-van-prices-soften-following-bumper-months.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134987/used-van-prices-soften-following-bumper-months.htmlAverage used van prices fell slightly in October, compared with September's peak of £3,862, says BCA.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134986/dhl-employees-arrested-in-london.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134986/dhl-employees-arrested-in-london.htmlDHL Supply Chain says it is conducting a security investigation after the arrest of a number of its employees for theft.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134883/interview-robert-goodwill-mp.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134883/interview-robert-goodwill-mp.htmlA former farmer and truck driver, Yorkshire MP Robert Goodwill has a few suggestions for changing road transport in the UK. CM quizzed him about his ambitions for May 2010 and beyond.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134982/co-op-gets-go-ahead-to-build-scottish-rdc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134982/co-op-gets-go-ahead-to-build-scottish-rdc.htmlThe Co-op Group has received planning consent from North Lanarkshire Council to develop a regional distribution centre in Scotland.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134978/irish-hauliers-stripped-of-o-licences-over-criminal-pasts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134978/irish-hauliers-stripped-of-o-licences-over-criminal-pasts.htmlFour hauliers in the Republic of Ireland have been told to give up their O-licences because they have been given criminal convictions in the past five years.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134979/police-plan-christmas-crackdown.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134979/police-plan-christmas-crackdown.htmlThe Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) is set to come down heavy on truck drivers breaking the law as part of a seasonal crackdown called Operation Mistletoe.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134973/citysprint-wins-contract-renewal-with-air-liquide-uk.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134973/citysprint-wins-contract-renewal-with-air-liquide-uk.htmlCitySprint has won a three-year contract extension with dry ice supplier Air Liquide UK.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134968/fqr-administration-puts-250-nd-jobs-at-risk.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134968/fqr-administration-puts-250-nd-jobs-at-risk.htmlAround 250 jobs at Norbert Dentressangle's (ND) First Quench Retail (FQR) operational centre in Dunstable are at risk as a result of FQR going into administration. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134969/devon-police-crackdown-on-rogue-hauliers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134969/devon-police-crackdown-on-rogue-hauliers.htmlPolice in Devon and Cornwall have launched a special operation to catch truck drivers breaking driving hours, tachograph and hazardous cargo rules.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134928/vosa-lower-test-fees-for-privatisation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134928/vosa-lower-test-fees-for-privatisation.htmlVOSA has promised the industry cheaper test fees if it can shift the majority of truck testing to privately owned facilities.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134918/minister-sees-no-reason-why-iom-hauliers-were-ignored.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134918/minister-sees-no-reason-why-iom-hauliers-were-ignored.htmlThe Isle of Man's transport minister has admitted that he does not know why the contractor behind a multi-million-pound government airport construction project overlooked local hauliers to transport materials.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134922/council-denies-removing-a-road-from-freight-map.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134922/council-denies-removing-a-road-from-freight-map.htmlCambridgeshire County Council has denied removing a major A-road through the county from a strategic freight route map because of pressure from an MP.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134950/hauliers-to-share-in-700m-worth-of-olympics-contracts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134950/hauliers-to-share-in-700m-worth-of-olympics-contracts.htmlThe organising committee behind the London 2012 Olympic Games is putting £700m worth of work related to the Games out to tender.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134919/severn-bridge-users-slam-unfair-toll-policy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134919/severn-bridge-users-slam-unfair-toll-policy.htmlHauliers have slammed the government for having no cohesive policy when it comes to toll charges for bridges, after the Humber crossing received a maintainence grant that will see it freeze prices into 2011.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134946/cv-operator-show-scam-warning.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134946/cv-operator-show-scam-warning.htmlExhibitors at next year's Commercial Vehicle Operator Show are being warned about scam letters asking them to pay for entries in a "pre-registered" exhibitors' guide. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134945/gm-aborts-vauxhallopel-sale.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134945/gm-aborts-vauxhallopel-sale.htmlFollowing months of speculation and negotiations, General Motors has confirmed it won't be selling its majority stake in Vauxhall/Opel.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134939/pallet-volumes-starting-to-stack-up-in-q4.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134939/pallet-volumes-starting-to-stack-up-in-q4.htmlVolumes across all pallet networks are set to be significantly higher in the run up to Christmas compared with the bleak Q4 experienced in 2008, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) predicts.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134943/steadplan-looks-to-expand-in-north-west.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134943/steadplan-looks-to-expand-in-north-west.htmlSteadplan , the Clitheroe, Lancs-based MAN dealer and service agent, is looking to expand its North-West operation.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134936/suttons-group-opposes-runcorn-widnes-toll.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134936/suttons-group-opposes-runcorn-widnes-toll.htmlSuttons Group has raised concerns over plans to impose a toll on the Runcorn Widnes bridge and the new Mersey crossing just to the east of it, due to open in 2014.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:00 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/2009/11/03/134927/bleak-predictions-for-business-failures-in-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/03/134927/bleak-predictions-for-business-failures-in-2010.htmlThe haulage industry has suffered more business failures than almost any other sector in the recession, and that is likely to continue into 2010.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134925/business-up-10-as-tnt-fields-enquiries.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134925/business-up-10-as-tnt-fields-enquiries.htmlTNT reveals that it has received 20,000 additional calls from businesses in the wake of the ongoing Royal Mail strikes, as parcel companies and couriers across the country benefit from the industrial action. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134916/a1-improvements-boost-lhv-case.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134916/a1-improvements-boost-lhv-case.htmlThe boss of Denby Transport believes the removal of six roundabouts along a 60-mile stretch of the A1 has strengthened the case for trials of longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) in the UK. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134914/christmas-bolsters-pallet-network-growth.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134914/christmas-bolsters-pallet-network-growth.htmlVolumes across all pallet networks are set to be significantly higher in the run-up to Christmas, compared with the bleak Q4 experienced in 2008, the Association of Pallet Networks predicts.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134920/inquiry-into-scottish-driver-death-adjourned.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134920/inquiry-into-scottish-driver-death-adjourned.htmlAn inquiry into the death of a Scottish truck driver was started in Peterhead last week, but has been adjourned until 16 December.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134921/snp-attacks-government-over-high-diesel-prices.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134921/snp-attacks-government-over-high-diesel-prices.htmlThe Scottish National Party (SNP) has continued its avalanche of criticism against the government over the high price of diesel in the UK.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134924/four-pronged-enforcement-attack-on-dangerous-trucks.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134924/four-pronged-enforcement-attack-on-dangerous-trucks.htmlHauliers that run dangerous trucks are set to come under further pressure from a new effort at co-operation between four of the UK's enforcement bodies.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134911/atfs-could-hit-small-hauliers-say-operators.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134911/atfs-could-hit-small-hauliers-say-operators.htmlThe switch to privately run Authorised Test Facilities from VOSA testing stations will limit the areas where operators can get their trucks tested and marginalise small operators, according to leading fleet engineers. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134903/failure-risk-for-firms-who-burn-through-working-capital.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134903/failure-risk-for-firms-who-burn-through-working-capital.html A leading transport analyst predicts a "high risk of failure" for medium-sized haulage firms that burn through working capital in an effort to survive the downturn.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134901/eu-announces-stricter-van-co2-targets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134901/eu-announces-stricter-van-co2-targets.htmlThe European Commission (EC) has today unveiled new legislation limiting the average CO2 emissions of new vans to 175g/km.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134899/mixed-bag-of-results-for-vosa-atf-pilot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134899/mixed-bag-of-results-for-vosa-atf-pilot.htmlThe viability of Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) remains uncertain following mixed feedback from a three-month pilot of the scheme.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134898/humber-bridge-tolls-frozen-for-18-months.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134898/humber-bridge-tolls-frozen-for-18-months.htmlTolls on the Humber Bridge will not increase for at least another 18 months after the government awarded a £6m grant to its operator.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134888/knowles-transport-posts-pre-tax-profit-drop.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134888/knowles-transport-posts-pre-tax-profit-drop.htmlKnowles Transport says higher fuel prices combined with very tight margins are to blame for a fall in profit. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:07:00 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/2009/10/28/134892/hauliers-hit-the-heights-on-top-track-list.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134892/hauliers-hit-the-heights-on-top-track-list.htmlSeveral leading logistics businesses have made the latest Sunday Times Top Track 250 list, which charts the UK's biggest mid-market private companies.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134884/digital-mt-delivers-in-face-of-postal-strikes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134884/digital-mt-delivers-in-face-of-postal-strikes.htmlIf you are a Motor Transport subscriber, you can beat any postal strikes and delays with the new digital edition. Just call our hotline with your subscription number and email address to receive a digital version of the latest issue.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134878/parts-of-a14-branded-no-go-areas-by-ex-cop.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134878/parts-of-a14-branded-no-go-areas-by-ex-cop.htmlPockets of the A14 are becoming no-go areas for lorry drivers looking for somewhere to park up when their hours run out, reveals an former police detective, who is now committed to reducing truck crime. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/27/134882/haulier-mike-spence-calls-in-liquidators.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/27/134882/haulier-mike-spence-calls-in-liquidators.htmlLiquidators have been called in to Warrington-based haulier Mike Spence following a year blighted by thefts and controversy.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/27/134880/suttons-renews-marstons-warehousing-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/27/134880/suttons-renews-marstons-warehousing-deal.htmlSuttons Group has renewed its warehousing and distribution deal with brewery and pub retailing business Marston's.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/27/134871/newcastle-to-introduce-electric-delivery-vehicles.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/27/134871/newcastle-to-introduce-electric-delivery-vehicles.htmlNewcastle is planning to introduce a fleet of electric vehicles operating from an out-of-town distribution depot to deliver to shops in the city centre.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134876/fta-calls-on-government-not-to-greenwash-fuel-tax-increases.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134876/fta-calls-on-government-not-to-greenwash-fuel-tax-increases.htmlThe Freight Transport Association has called on the government not to apply 'greenwash' fuel tax increases proposed by the Green Fiscal Commission.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134875/wincanton-promote-green-benefits-of-longer-semis-to-public.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134875/wincanton-promote-green-benefits-of-longer-semis-to-public.htmlThe haulage industry should use the environmental credentials of longer-semi-trailers to counter public objections, argues Wincanton director.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134869/tuc-steps-into-royal-mail-dispute.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134869/tuc-steps-into-royal-mail-dispute.htmlThe Royal Mail says the number of delayed items resulting from last week's strike action will fall to five million today.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134867/government-abandons-freight-data-plans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134867/government-abandons-freight-data-plans.htmlThe government has abandoned proposals that would have forced UK haulage firms to routinely provide police with information about goods coming in and out of the country.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/24/134858/ceva-set-to-cut-150-northamptonshire-jobs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/24/134858/ceva-set-to-cut-150-northamptonshire-jobs.htmlUp to 150 jobs are at risk at Ceva Logistics following the firm's anouncement that it intends to close its Wellingborough depot.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134857/the-cv-operator-show-set-for-april-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134857/the-cv-operator-show-set-for-april-2010.htmlRoadtransport.com, Commercial Motor and Motor Transport have been appointed official media partners for the 2010 CV Operator Show. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134864/hgv-driver-who-killed-boss-will-serve-30-years.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134864/hgv-driver-who-killed-boss-will-serve-30-years.htmlA lorry driver who tortured and murdered his boss is jailed for a minimum of 30 years.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134861/mitie-cuts-costs-with-jaama-web-software.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134861/mitie-cuts-costs-with-jaama-web-software.htmlOutsourcing and asset management business Mitie claims that introducing Jaama software has helped it to save administration time and cut costs.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134862/lcb-wins-three-year-deal-with-wine-firm-louis-latour.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134862/lcb-wins-three-year-deal-with-wine-firm-louis-latour.htmlLondon City Bond (LCB) has won a three-year warehousing and distribution contract with wine producer Louis Latour.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134856/father-and-son-jailed-for-tacho-fiddling.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134856/father-and-son-jailed-for-tacho-fiddling.htmlA father and son lorry-driving duo have been jailed after pleading guilty to falsifying tachograph records.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134855/royal-mail-pledges-to-keep-mail-moving.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134855/royal-mail-pledges-to-keep-mail-moving.htmlRoyal Mail has brought in more than 900 managerial and contract drivers to move mail around the country and to minimise disruption to customers while industrial action takes place.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:23:00 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/2009/10/22/134822/isle-of-man-go-slow-over-airport-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134822/isle-of-man-go-slow-over-airport-contract.htmlConstruction hauliers on the Isle of Man (IoM) are outraged, claiming that they have been overlooked in a multi-million-pound airport extension project that was handed to an operator 350 miles away - in Norfolk.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134818/dhl-backs-first-logistics-diploma-in-schools.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134818/dhl-backs-first-logistics-diploma-in-schools.htmlDHL is backing the first diploma course to put logistics and the supply chain on the curriculum in schools.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134824/dp-vosa-wants-all-the-benefits-of-atfs-without-the-pain.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134824/dp-vosa-wants-all-the-benefits-of-atfs-without-the-pain.htmlA Hampshire-based Designated Premises (DP) has accused VOSA of wanting all the benefits from an Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) without putting in the hard work needed to make them successful.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134850/ceva-wins-contract-to-transport-bmw-spare-parts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134850/ceva-wins-contract-to-transport-bmw-spare-parts.htmlCeva Logistics has won a contract to deliver spare parts to approximately 200 BMW and Mini dealerships across the UK.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134851/hazardous-goods-haulier-enters-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134851/hazardous-goods-haulier-enters-administration.htmlManchester-based hazardous goods haulier Strand Transport Services (STS) has gone into administration. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:49:00 GMT