http://www.roadtransport.com/News (Industry, Operators, Products and Legal) for the Road Transport industry.en-gbRBI 2007Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMThttp://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 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/2009/11/06/134960/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/2009/11/06/134961/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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 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/2009/11/05/134932/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 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/2009/11/05/134957/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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134951/stobart-drivers-take-up-royal-mail-slack.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134951/stobart-drivers-take-up-royal-mail-slack.htmlThe postal strikes have provided an opportunity for Britain's most famous haulier, Eddie Stobart, to take up the slack left by Royal Mail workers downing tools.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://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 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/2009/11/05/134886/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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134895/licence-increase-despite-convictions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134895/licence-increase-despite-convictions.htmlA dairy operation has had its applications for a fleet increase accepted, despite the Traffic Commissioner being warned about several convictions received by the group.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134896/driver-fined-415-for-using-wrong-card.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134896/driver-fined-415-for-using-wrong-card.htmlA driver who used someone else's driver card and falsified a digital tachograph record must pay £415 in fines and costs.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134906/citron-celebrates-90-years-by-releasing-new-variants.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134906/citron-celebrates-90-years-by-releasing-new-variants.htmlCitroën is celebrating its 90th anniversary by seemingly coping with the recession better than many of its rivals. Its share of the UK's crucial September market was 9.74%, and the company has benefitted from the government scrappage scheme to the tune of 18.6%, according to Citroën itself.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 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/2009/11/04/134949/morrison-says-double-deck-trailers-will-cut-c02.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134949/morrison-says-double-deck-trailers-will-cut-c02.html Supermarket giant Morrisons believes it will be able to save around 17,000 tonnes of CO2 per year through the use of double-deck trailers.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134948/distribution-network-overhaul-helps-local-retailers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134948/distribution-network-overhaul-helps-local-retailers.htmlAn overhaul of its supply and distribution network has yielded huge business improvements for Musgrave Retail Partners.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:21:00 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/2009/11/04/134947/gordon-leslie-returns-to-palletline.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134947/gordon-leslie-returns-to-palletline.htmlGordon Leslie Distribution (GLD) has achieved an industry first by becoming one of the few companies to leave network Palletline and then rejoin it more than 10 years later.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134944/dhl-supply-chain-wins-news-international-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134944/dhl-supply-chain-wins-news-international-deal.htmlDHL Supply Chain has won a five-year multi-million pound contract with News International.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:22:00 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/2009/11/04/134940/superdrug-orders-new-cartwright-products.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134940/superdrug-orders-new-cartwright-products.htmlHigh street retailer Superdrug has ordered 100 new rigids and trailers from the Cartwright Group.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134941/hi-way-adds-six-volvos-to-fleet.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134941/hi-way-adds-six-volvos-to-fleet.htmlNormanton, West Yorks-based electrical goods distribution firm Hi Way Express has added six Volvo FE 18-tonners to its fleet.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 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/2009/11/04/134943/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/2009/11/04/134938/rivals-prosper-as-royal-mail-strikes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134938/rivals-prosper-as-royal-mail-strikes.htmlWed, 04 Nov 2009 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134929/ceva-newsfast-loses-two-big-clients.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134929/ceva-newsfast-loses-two-big-clients.htmlCeva's Newsfast division has been hit this week by the news that it has lost two of its national newspaper distribution contracts.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134930/dhl-containers-reports-21-drop-in-turnover.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134930/dhl-containers-reports-21-drop-in-turnover.htmlDHL's UK container transport arm has revealed another awful set of results, fuelling speculation that the logistics giant will look to divest itself of its under-performing division.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134931/nd-in-talks-with-first-quench-administrator.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134931/nd-in-talks-with-first-quench-administrator.htmlFirst Quench Retailing (FQR), which owns the Threshers off-licence chain, reversed a decision to end a distribution contract with Norbert Dentressangle (ND) shortly before it went into administration. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134933/wh-malcolm-2009-has-been-encouraging.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134933/wh-malcolm-2009-has-been-encouraging.htmlWH Malcolm, the Scottish construction and logistics group, says the first half of 2009 has been "very encouraging" for its logistics operation despite the state of the wider economy.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134935/edwards-to-focus-on-third-party-business.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134935/edwards-to-focus-on-third-party-business.htmlEdwards Logistics, the in-house transport arm of bathroom specialist Ideal Standard Group, says it will continue to develop its third-party business.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:00 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/2009/11/04/134937/potter-group-stays-upbeat-despite-recession.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134937/potter-group-stays-upbeat-despite-recession.htmlRoad and rail specialist Potter Group says it is well placed to ride out the recession as it unveiled a strong set of accounts for the year to 30 April 2009.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/2009/11/02/134913/smith-electric-vehicles-pulls-out-of-ford-us-partnership.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134913/smith-electric-vehicles-pulls-out-of-ford-us-partnership.htmlSmith Electric Vehicles (SEV) has pulled out of its partnership with Ford US to jointly develop an electric version of the Transit Connect for the US market.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134912/uk-haulage-entrepreneur-scoops-10000-prize.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134912/uk-haulage-entrepreneur-scoops-10000-prize.htmlA 25-year-old haulage website entrepreneur has won his second business award of the year.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134915/kgel-bought-out-of-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/02/134915/kgel-bought-out-of-administration.htmlEurope's third-largest trailer manufacturer Kögel has been bought out of administration by mid-sized German car and truck trailer specialist Humbaur Group.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 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/2009/10/30/134905/ups-to-boost-its-electric-vehicle-fleet.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134905/ups-to-boost-its-electric-vehicle-fleet.htmlParcel giant UPS is planning to add to the six Modec electric vehicles already in operation with its UK fleet as it attempts to reduce its carbon footprint, despite the higher cost of the battery-powered fleet.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134910/yuill-dodds-appoints-bandvulc-tyre-contracts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134910/yuill-dodds-appoints-bandvulc-tyre-contracts.htmlScottish haulier Yuill & Dodds has appointed Bandvulc Tyre Contracts (BTC) to manage the tyres across its fleet of more than 100 trucks and trailers. The deal will see Bandvulc's drive and trailer axle tyres fitted as standard across the fleet.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134908/citron-extends-enterprise-trim-to-entire-line-up.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134908/citron-extends-enterprise-trim-to-entire-line-up.htmlCitroën is broadening the appeal of its LCV line-up by adding new Enterprise versions of the Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay from January 2010. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134909/iveco-appoints-iceni-trucks.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134909/iveco-appoints-iceni-trucks.htmlIceni Trucks is the new name representing Iveco Trucks in North London and East Anglia, following a management buyout. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134907/gist-wins-distribution-deal-with-eat.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/30/134907/gist-wins-distribution-deal-with-eat.htmlGist has won a contract to set up and operate a national distribution centre for sandwich and soup retailer Eat. The transport firm will make chilled deliveries at night to Eat's national network of 100 shops from its facility in Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134904/iveco-stralises-in-for-the-long-haul-at-cs-bull.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134904/iveco-stralises-in-for-the-long-haul-at-cs-bull.html Kent-based haulier CS Bull has taken delivery of three new Iveco...Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:37:00 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/2009/10/29/134808/tc-revokes-o-licence-bid-and-chucks-out-two-other-bids.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134808/tc-revokes-o-licence-bid-and-chucks-out-two-other-bids.htmlOne company's O-licence has been revoked and applications from two associates have been denied at a public inquiry after the Traffic Commissioner heard the controlling force was an undischarged bankrupt. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134809/three-week-curtailment-at-third-public-inquiry.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134809/three-week-curtailment-at-third-public-inquiry.htmlA haulier has been given interim authority for five extra trucks after a new investigation was ordered to ensure maintenance standards were being met.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134872/cambridge-haulier-vows-to-fight-council-over-lorry-movements.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134872/cambridge-haulier-vows-to-fight-council-over-lorry-movements.html Cambridge haulier vows to fight council over lorry movements By Chris Tindall A packaging haulier in Cambridgeshire says he will fight "tooth...Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134807/interim-authority-granted-pending-investigation-results.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134807/interim-authority-granted-pending-investigation-results.htmlA haulier has been given interim authority for five extra trucks after a new investigation was ordered to ensure maintenance standards were being met.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134879/one-world-logistics-on-acquisition-trail.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134879/one-world-logistics-on-acquisition-trail.htmlWorksop-based haulier and warehouse operator One World Logistics has bought freight forwarder Surfair Freight Services out of administration.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134902/boalloy-fastruck-faces-winding-up-order.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/29/134902/boalloy-fastruck-faces-winding-up-order.htmlBoalloy Fastruck Bodies, the Stratford truck manufacturer bought by Edward Stobart two years ago, has gone into compulsory liquidation with a £1.4m deficit.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 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/2009/10/28/134900/rainmax-2-tyre-will-cut-braking-distances-by-17.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134900/rainmax-2-tyre-will-cut-braking-distances-by-17.htmlUniroyal has launched a new tyre for use on light vans, which, it claims, will reduce braking distances on wet roads by 17%.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:43:00 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/2009/10/28/134897/wandsworth-council-fines-hgv-rat-run-offenders.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134897/wandsworth-council-fines-hgv-rat-run-offenders.htmlWandsworth Council has collected £2,400 in fines from 20 truck drivers caught flouting 'rat-run' bans. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:41:00 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/2009/10/28/134889/hdnl-poised-for-growth.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134889/hdnl-poised-for-growth.htmlHome Delivery Network's (HDNL) CFO says the firm is on track for growth, nine months after it announced six depot closures and 700 job cuts (MT 29 January).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/2009/10/28/134891/mcburney-receives-50th-gray-adams-reefer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134891/mcburney-receives-50th-gray-adams-reefer.html Ballymena, Northern Ireland-based McBurney Transport has taken delivery of its 50th Gray & Adams refrigerated trailer as it finalises its fleet renewals...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/2009/10/28/134893/stobart-group-still-a-road-haulier-at-heart.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134893/stobart-group-still-a-road-haulier-at-heart.htmlStobart Group says it will always remain a road transport and warehousing business at heart, despite its increasing diversification into other modes of transport.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134894/jdf-logistics-goes-into-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134894/jdf-logistics-goes-into-administration.htmlBarnsley haulier JDF (Transport & Ware-housing), trading as JDF Logistics, has gone into administration after experiencing a cash crisis.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/2009/10/28/134887/geodis-forms-alliance-with-apc-overnight.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134887/geodis-forms-alliance-with-apc-overnight.htmlGeodis Calberson, the UK arm of French logistics giant Geodis, and owner of pallet network Fortec, has formed an alliance with parcels operator APC Overnight.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 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/2009/10/27/134877/euro-cv-registrations-fall-for-the-17th-consecutive-month.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/27/134877/euro-cv-registrations-fall-for-the-17th-consecutive-month.htmlEuropean CV registrations have declined for the past 17 consecutive months, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:02:00 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/2009/10/26/134874/cv-production-fall-slows.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134874/cv-production-fall-slows.htmlThe decline in CV production figures slowed to its lowest level in 12 months, according to the latest figures from the SMMT.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134873/r-swain-snaps-up-hm-plant.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134873/r-swain-snaps-up-hm-plant.htmlRochester haulier R Swain & Sons is back on the acquisition trail just five months after its last purchase, snapping up H&M Plant.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134870/hdnl-and-tnt-team-up-to-offer-international-delivery-services.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134870/hdnl-and-tnt-team-up-to-offer-international-delivery-services.htmlHome Delivery Network Limited (HDNL) has teamed up with TNT to offer customers global distribution options.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:46:00 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/2009/10/26/134868/thieves-make-clean-getaway-with-pallets-of-soap.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134868/thieves-make-clean-getaway-with-pallets-of-soap.htmlThieves have pinched 10 pallets of soap from a lorry that was parked in a lay-by in Lincolnshire. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134866/vauxhall-offering-bumper-deals-across-its-entire-van-range.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134866/vauxhall-offering-bumper-deals-across-its-entire-van-range.htmlVauxhall is offering four-year 0% finance deals, four years of free servicing, four years of roadside assitance and four-year warranties across its entire van range.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/25/134865/longer-trailers-cause-market-confusion.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/25/134865/longer-trailers-cause-market-confusion.htmlA project to look at increasing trailer lengths has been slammed by a leading trailer builder for causing confusion in the market, says Laurence Marshall, managing director at Lawrence David Trailers. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:00:00 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/2009/10/23/134860/hdnl-opts-for-158-new-mans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134860/hdnl-opts-for-158-new-mans.htmlHome Delivery Network (HDNL) has started to take delivery of 158 new MAN rigids for use on its two-man delivery operations.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:50:00 GMT