http://www.roadtransport.com/News for and about drivers in the road transport industry: truck drivers, lorry drivers, van drivers and driving instructors.en-gbRBI 2009Thu, 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/2009/11/18/135045/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/2009/11/18/135043/r-swain-duped-over-photograph.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135043/r-swain-duped-over-photograph.htmlKent haulier R Swain & Sons claims it has been the victim of a dirty trick that has left its image, and that of the industry, tarnished.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:22:00 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/2009/11/11/134986/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/2009/11/10/134976/strike-action-hitting-deliveries-at-superdrug.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134976/strike-action-hitting-deliveries-at-superdrug.htmlA union says strike action by employees at Superdrug's National Distribution Centre (NDC) is starting to hit deliveries to the firm's 300 stores across the country.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:37:00 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/2009/11/06/134960/ceva-training-is-key-to-fuel-savings.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134960/ceva-training-is-key-to-fuel-savings.htmlA well-trained driver is the most effective tool to cut your operation's fuel consumption, according to Leigh Pomlett, Ceva Logistics UK and Ireland executive vice president. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 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/2009/11/05/134952/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 GMT