http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbFri, 06 Nov 2009 17:16:00 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/2009/11/05/134958/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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134848/morrisons-opens-eco-friendly-warehouse-in-kent.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134848/morrisons-opens-eco-friendly-warehouse-in-kent.htmlMorrisons has opened a new warehouse and distribution centre in Sittingbourne, Kent.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134845/driver-jobs-at-risk-following-bakery-collapse.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134845/driver-jobs-at-risk-following-bakery-collapse.htmlLogistics jobs are on the line at Middlesbrough-based Riverside Bakery, after the firm called in the administrators.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134846/shop-around-for-proper-hgv-training.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134846/shop-around-for-proper-hgv-training.htmlHGV trainers are warning would-be drivers to do their research before paying for lessons.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134842/northern-irish-regs-will-weed-out-law-breaking-firms.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134842/northern-irish-regs-will-weed-out-law-breaking-firms.htmlRule-breaking Northern Irish (NI) hauliers will "have their days numbered" once the country adopts O-licensing legislation in-line with the rest of the UK, according to the RHA.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134843/vosa-must-offer-financial-incentive-to-atfs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134843/vosa-must-offer-financial-incentive-to-atfs.htmlHauliers will not be rushing to use Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) while VOSA test stations remain open, according to a CV maintenance firm currently operating as a Designated Premises (DP). Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134839/longer-semis-hit-the-test-track.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134839/longer-semis-hit-the-test-track.htmlThe transport industry has a "moral responsibility" to persuade the government of the environmental savings offered by longer semi-trailers so they can be used in the UK. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134831/fleet-safety-awards-now-open-for-entries.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134831/fleet-safety-awards-now-open-for-entries.htmlThe 2010 Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence are now open for entries from operators who have improved the safety of their fleets this year. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:00 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/2009/10/21/134835/remove-postal-barriers-says-tnt-post.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134835/remove-postal-barriers-says-tnt-post.htmlRegulations governing the final-mile leg of postal deliveries, which benefit Royal Mail, are hampering fair and free competition according to TNT Post.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134827/fleet-management-conference-live.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134827/fleet-management-conference-live.htmlLindsay Clark reports live from the Fleet Management Conference and provides snippets of conversation with fleet managers. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134828/major-warehouse-revamp-for-ak-worthington.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134828/major-warehouse-revamp-for-ak-worthington.htmlManchester-based AK Worthington is carrying out an £800,000 refurbishment programme at one of its depots. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134816/tcs-search-out-suspect-phoenix-companies.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134816/tcs-search-out-suspect-phoenix-companies.htmlTraffic Commissioners (TCs) are on the look-out for phoenix firms arising from arising from the debris of collapsed haulage firms. They want to ensure the new firm has not been set up to avoid paying the debts of the old company. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134820/o-licensing-in-northern-ireland-to-fall-in-line-with-rest-of-uk.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134820/o-licensing-in-northern-ireland-to-fall-in-line-with-rest-of-uk.htmlThe government of Northern Ireland has announced it is to bring in legislation that will result in an O-licensing system similar to the rest of the UK. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134821/couriers-prepare-to-capitalise-on-royal-mail-strike-action.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134821/couriers-prepare-to-capitalise-on-royal-mail-strike-action.htmlParcel carriers have unveiled their plans to accomodate extra volumes in order to help customers threatened by strike action at Royal Mail.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134812/warehouse-building-at-lowest-level-for-10-years.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134812/warehouse-building-at-lowest-level-for-10-years.htmlFewer new warehouses were built in the first half of 2009 than in any similar period in the previous decade, the United Kingdom Warehouse Association (UKWA) was told last week.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134811/fta-warns-firms-of-climate-tax-nightmare.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134811/fta-warns-firms-of-climate-tax-nightmare.htmlAs prime minister Gordon Brown says the world has only 50 days to agree on global warming action, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) warns that the haulage industry could face the "nightmare" of increased taxation unless it measures and reduces emissions.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134805/fta-backs-calls-for-18m-artics-on-green-grounds.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134805/fta-backs-calls-for-18m-artics-on-green-grounds.htmlThe introduction of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) for 18m artics would have an immediate and significant effect on reducing the UK road transport industry's carbon footprint, insists Freight Transport Association head of policy and communications James Hookham.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/18/134804/new-eu-operating-standard-to-be-signed-off.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/18/134804/new-eu-operating-standard-to-be-signed-off.htmlSenior road transport figures have welcomed a new EU regulation that will introduce stricter standards across Europe for people wanting to operate a road haulage business.Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134802/boris-pulls-plug-on-hgv-and-cyclist-safety-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134802/boris-pulls-plug-on-hgv-and-cyclist-safety-scheme.htmlTransport for London (TfL) will no longer finance a £1m safety awareness scheme for HGVs and cyclists.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:58:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134801/white-van-man-stereotype-a-thing-of-the-past.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134801/white-van-man-stereotype-a-thing-of-the-past.htmlFar from following a poor lifestyle, 'White Van Man' has cereal for breakfast, takes regular exercise and holidays in the Far East, so says a poll conducted by Express Insurance.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134798/wincanton-in-link-up-with-micheldever-tyres.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134798/wincanton-in-link-up-with-micheldever-tyres.html Wincanton has signed an agreement to run an import and distribution operation for Micheldever Tyres.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134797/conditions-of-carriage-service-unveiled.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134797/conditions-of-carriage-service-unveiled.htmlRoadtransport.com has launched a new online Transport Industry Conditions of Carriage service (TICC), giving users a simple, low-cost solution to managing their conditions of carriage. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134795/ukba-collects-75000-in-overdue-fines.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134795/ukba-collects-75000-in-overdue-fines.htmlThe UK Border Agency has snapped up more than £75,000 in overdue fines from hauliers caught harbouring stowaways.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134793/london-mayor-unveils-congestion-charge-plans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134793/london-mayor-unveils-congestion-charge-plans.htmlThe Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced plans to increase the London Congestion Charge, as well as scrap the western extension of the zone.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134792/used-van-prices-continue-to-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134792/used-van-prices-continue-to-rise.html Used-van prices have risen further in September as demand for good quality second-hand LCVs continues to outstrip supply. According to British...Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134771/fta-concerns-over-vosa-ferry-check-proposals.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134771/fta-concerns-over-vosa-ferry-check-proposals.htmlThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed concern at a government recommendation that VOSA should begin checking vehicles to ensure they comply with guidance on ferry securing arrangements.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134788/northern-ireland-to-adopt-o-licensing.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134788/northern-ireland-to-adopt-o-licensing.htmlThe government of Northern Ireland has confirmed it is taking forward legislation that could result in the implementation of an O-licensing system similar to the one operating in the rest of the UK.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134786/vauxhall-jobs-secure-after-deal-with-new-owner.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134786/vauxhall-jobs-secure-after-deal-with-new-owner.htmlThe threat of widespread job cuts at Vauxhall's Luton and Ellesmere Port factories has been averted after a deal was struck with new owners MagnaWed, 14 Oct 2009 13:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134785/dhl-wins-33.7m-house-of-fraser-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134785/dhl-wins-33.7m-house-of-fraser-contract.htmlDHL Supply Chain has signed a £33.7m three-year logistics deal with retailer House of Fraser, which includes its ecommerce business and wedding list serviceWed, 14 Oct 2009 12:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134784/nyk-wins-contract-extensions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134784/nyk-wins-contract-extensions.htmlNYK Logistics has renewed its contract to distribute TVs, DVD players, home-entertainment systems and digital cameras across the UK and Ireland for Samsung Electronics.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:26:00 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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134781/rha-chairman-tells-vosa-to-get-its-act-together.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134781/rha-chairman-tells-vosa-to-get-its-act-together.htmlRHA chairman Andy Boyle called on VOSA to "get your act together" during his speech at the RHA's annual lunch last week.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134783/industry-must-improve-its-image.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134783/industry-must-improve-its-image.htmlTransport Select Committee chair Louise Ellman says the transport industry needs to improve its public image in order to strengthen its position with government.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134775/cpa-predicts-bleak-2010-for-construction.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134775/cpa-predicts-bleak-2010-for-construction.htmlHauliers looking for an early recovery in the construction sector have had their hopes dashed after the Construction Products Association (CPA) predicted no growth in the sector until 2011.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134777/dft-discusses-longer-semis-with-industry-experts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134777/dft-discusses-longer-semis-with-industry-experts.htmlDfT-backed consultants investigating the potential effects of longer semi-trailers have met with a group of logistics providers and own-account operators to gauge interest in any new standard.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134787/operator-needed-to-move-10-tonne-frozen-polar-bear-sculpture.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134787/operator-needed-to-move-10-tonne-frozen-polar-bear-sculpture.htmlIs anyone willing to take a 10-tonne sculpture of a frozen polar bear to Copenhagen at the beginning of December?Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134769/pcn-fee-tiers-penalise-operators.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134769/pcn-fee-tiers-penalise-operators.htmlTue, 13 Oct 2009 10:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134767/rha-chairman-tells-vosa-get-your-act-together.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134767/rha-chairman-tells-vosa-get-your-act-together.htmlRoad Haulage Association (RHA) chairman Andy Boyle called on VOSA to "get your act together" during his speech at the RHA's annual lunch last week.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134764/royal-mail-in-19.5m-contract-win.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134764/royal-mail-in-19.5m-contract-win.htmlRoyal Mail has won a £19.5m contract with the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority to collect 960,000 packages of unmarked scripts from 50, 000 examiners and six scanning bureaus across England.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134763/home-delivery-network-posts-17.9m-pre-tax-loss.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134763/home-delivery-network-posts-17.9m-pre-tax-loss.htmlHome Delivery Network Limited (HDNL) has posted a pre-tax loss of £17.9m and a drop in turnover of 5.9%.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134760/renault-trucks-invests-9m-in-uk.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134760/renault-trucks-invests-9m-in-uk.htmlRenault Trucks inaugurated a new dealership in Nuneaton and its new HQ in Dunstable last week, representing a total investment of £9m.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134762/haulage-jobs-go-as-aluminium-plant-shuts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134762/haulage-jobs-go-as-aluminium-plant-shuts.htmlHaulage jobs have already been lost following the end of smelting at an aluminium plant on Anglesey, with a warning that more redundancies could follow.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134754/profit-drop-at-apc-but-turnover-rises.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134754/profit-drop-at-apc-but-turnover-rises.htmlThe Alternative Parcels Company (APC) has revealed a fall in profit, but a slight rise in turnover in its latest accounts.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:58:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134757/fta-concerned-over-dartford-crossing-sell-off.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134757/fta-concerned-over-dartford-crossing-sell-off.html The Freight Transport Assoication (FTA) says it is worried that the proposed sell-off of the Dartford Crossings could jeopardise long-mooted plans for a second crossing linking Thurrock and Gravesend.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134756/transfrigoroute-calls-for-fuel-duty-harmonisation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134756/transfrigoroute-calls-for-fuel-duty-harmonisation.htmlTransfrigoroute UK says fuel costs for haulage firms across Europe must be harmonised if Britain's road transport inudstry is to survive.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:16:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134753/renault-trucks-invests-9m-in-new-hq-and-dealership.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134753/renault-trucks-invests-9m-in-new-hq-and-dealership.htmlRenault Trucks has invested a total of £9m on its new headquarters in Dunstable, together with a new dealership in Nuneaton.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134755/citysprint-wins-norfolk-council-contract-extension.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134755/citysprint-wins-norfolk-council-contract-extension.htmlCitySprint has won a three-year distribution contract extension with Norfolk County Council.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:51:00 GMT