http://www.roadtransport.com/News (Industry, Operators, Products and Legal) for the Road Transport industry.en-gbRBI 2007Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/22/135058/first-look-the-new-fiat-doblo-cargo.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/22/135058/first-look-the-new-fiat-doblo-cargo.htmlFiat has released the first images of its forthcoming Doblo Cargo ahead of its expected arrival in the UK in March 2010. Sun, 22 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/2009/11/19/135054/uk-mail-wins-clients-following-royal-mail-strikes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135054/uk-mail-wins-clients-following-royal-mail-strikes.htmlUK Mail, formerly Business Post, says it has won two large contracts on the back of the Royal Mail strike. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134985/trucks-imported-to-uk-on-false-plates.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134985/trucks-imported-to-uk-on-false-plates.htmlA UK subsidiary of a Dutch transport company faces action by North-Western Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell (pictured) against its O-licence after it was discovered importing trucks from Holland on false registration plates.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135053/aah-orders-62-cartwright-trailers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135053/aah-orders-62-cartwright-trailers.htmlAAH Pharmaceuticals has placed an order for 62 Cartwright trailers as part of a renewal programme for its southern distribution operation.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134997/driver-loses-appeal-over-sacking.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134997/driver-loses-appeal-over-sacking.htmlA DHL driver who was sacked after his trailer uncoupled from his tractor unit on a busy road has lost his appeal against unfair dismissal.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134998/full-time-building-worker-poses-no-risk-as-transport-manager.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/134998/full-time-building-worker-poses-no-risk-as-transport-manager.htmlAn operator that employed a full-time building worker as its nominated transport manager has been given the green light to carry on. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 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/2009/11/19/135032/police-find-norfolk-contractors-trucks-unroadworthy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135032/police-find-norfolk-contractors-trucks-unroadworthy.htmlLancashire Police confirms it has discovered that two trucks belonging to a Norfolk contractor working on an Isle of Man government project were unroadworthy and had to be transported home 272 miles on a low loader.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135033/cut-price-cpc-training-in-the-north-west.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135033/cut-price-cpc-training-in-the-north-west.htmlThe Big Train will be rolling into Chester Racecourse on January 29 and 30, giving truck drivers another opportunity to clock-up seven hours of compulsory CPC training for the bargain price of £99 plus VAT.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135035/big-week-for-contract-wins-in-road-haulage.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135035/big-week-for-contract-wins-in-road-haulage.htmlA deluge of contract wins and renewals has given operators hope that the road transport industry could be emerging from recession.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/2009/11/18/135051/trucker-ordered-to-pay-1600-for-fuel-card-fraud.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135051/trucker-ordered-to-pay-1600-for-fuel-card-fraud.htmlA West Midlands-based truck driver who stole £50-worth of fuel from his employer has been ordered to pay £1,600 after pleading guilty to fraud.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135047/c-butt-adds-shipping-venture-to-boost-bids.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135047/c-butt-adds-shipping-venture-to-boost-bids.htmlNorthampton-based C Butt says it has set up a joint-venture (JV) with South Korean shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) as a reaction to a market that is demanding increasingly complex solutions in contract tenders.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:31:00 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/2009/11/18/135043/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/2009/11/18/135044/lm-logistics-secures-future-with-cva.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135044/lm-logistics-secures-future-with-cva.htmlLM Logistics, the cash-strapped Felixstowe forwarding and distribution business, has secured its future after the overwhelming majority of its creditors accepted a proposed rescue deal (MT 15 October).Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:22:00 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/2009/11/18/135049/driver-support-now-standard-on-scania-r440.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135049/driver-support-now-standard-on-scania-r440.htmlScania has introduced Driver Support, its real-time in-cab driver coaching system, as standard on its new top-of-the-range R440 tractor unit.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/2009/11/18/135052/langdons-opens-yorkshire-depot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/18/135052/langdons-opens-yorkshire-depot.htmlFrozen and chilled foods specialist Langdons is to open its eighth UK depot in Dodsworth, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135041/more-work-and-trucks-for-w-corbett-and-co.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135041/more-work-and-trucks-for-w-corbett-and-co.htmlTelford-based galvanizing company W Corbett and Co says it has achieved a 12% fuel saving by leasing eight Renault trucks to meet increased work commitments. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135039/volvo-fe-hybrid-on-trial-in-westminster.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/17/135039/volvo-fe-hybrid-on-trial-in-westminster.htmlWaste management firm Veolia is to trial a new Volvo FE hybrid refuse truck in Westminster as part of its ongoing strategy to reduce total fleet emissions. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:40:00 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/2009/11/16/135023/fpb-wants-phoenix-firm-regs-tightened-up.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135023/fpb-wants-phoenix-firm-regs-tightened-up.htmlThe Forum of Private Business (FPB) has demanded that an investigation into corporate insolvencies should also address the issue of "phoenix" companies re-estabishing themselves under another name and leaving creditors unpaid.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:22:00 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/2009/11/16/135024/animal-feed-transporter-fined-25000.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135024/animal-feed-transporter-fined-25000.htmlA Northern Ireland-based haulier has been fined £25,000 after poor working practices led to the contamination of an animal feed load.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:00 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/2009/11/16/135018/nissan-nv200-scoops-top-van-award.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135018/nissan-nv200-scoops-top-van-award.htmlNissan's all-new NV200 van range has won the International Van of the Year 2010 award.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135017/new-rolling-stock-for-ken-mallinson-sons.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135017/new-rolling-stock-for-ken-mallinson-sons.htmlYorkshire-based haulier Ken Mallinson & Sons has invested in six new tractor units and 10 refurbished trailers.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135016/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/2009/11/16/135021/used-vehicle-dealers-should-explore-rates-windfall.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135021/used-vehicle-dealers-should-explore-rates-windfall.htmlBuyers of second-hand and used commercial vehicles can expect a robust market in the future, thanks to a business rates rebate windfall.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/2009/11/16/135026/fsb-in-call-for-a12-outside-lane-truck-ban.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135026/fsb-in-call-for-a12-outside-lane-truck-ban.htmlThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) wants trucks confined to the inside lane on the A12 in Essex in an effort to ease congestion.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/2009/11/13/135013/hermes-wins-shopping-channel-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135013/hermes-wins-shopping-channel-deal.htmlParcel carrier Hermes has won a five-year multi-million-pound contract with television shopping firm sit-up channels.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135012/nissan-nv200-exclusive-first-drive.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135012/nissan-nv200-exclusive-first-drive.htmlNissan's all-new NV200 has finally arrived in the UK. Available in one size as a van or combi, the NV200 is powered by a 1.5dCi engine - producing 85hp - mated to a five-speed manual.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135011/lobby-group-denies-electric-van-benefits.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135011/lobby-group-denies-electric-van-benefits.htmlDespite investment by transport operators in electric vehicles (EVs), such as Modec (pictured), a report from European lobby group Transport & Environment says they currently have few environmental benefits.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:00 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/2009/11/13/135009/ex-tdg-trucker-wins-86000-payout.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135009/ex-tdg-trucker-wins-86000-payout.html A former TDG HGV driver has won an £86,000 payment from the logistics firm after sustaining injuries driving in bad weather.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:13:00 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/2009/11/12/135007/hauliers-should-pick-long-drain-oils-says-castrol.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135007/hauliers-should-pick-long-drain-oils-says-castrol.htmlResearch conducted by Castrol shows that nearly all UK commercial vehicle operators are missing out on the benefits of long-drain oils. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:50:00 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/2009/11/12/135006/eddie-stobart-wins-60m-unilever-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/12/135006/eddie-stobart-wins-60m-unilever-deal.htmlEddie Stobart has won a £60m ambient transport contract covering the majority of Unilever's manufacturing and distribution activities in the UK.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:17:00 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/2009/11/11/134989/jdf-faces-closure-as-sell-off-fails.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134989/jdf-faces-closure-as-sell-off-fails.htmlTroubled Barnsley haulage firm JDF (Transport & Warehousing) faces closure after its administrators saw a last-ditch rescue collapse.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:00 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/2009/11/11/134996/aja-smith-director-granted-new-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134996/aja-smith-director-granted-new-licence.htmlA former director of Clitheroe, Lancs-based AJA Smith Transport, which went into liquidation in August, has been granted a fresh licence for new firm AJA Smith Bulk Services.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134988/lafarge-cement-buys-20-mans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134988/lafarge-cement-buys-20-mans.htmlLafarge Cement has renewed part of its 113-strong fleet of trucks with 20 new MAN TGS tractor units. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:19:00 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/2009/11/11/134999/van-driver-beats-speeding-ticket-with-gps-data.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134999/van-driver-beats-speeding-ticket-with-gps-data.htmlA driver of a Ford Transit Connect has successfully challenged a speeding ticket by using GPS data linked to his vehicle.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134983/dhl-takes-over-ms-work-from-wincanton.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134983/dhl-takes-over-ms-work-from-wincanton.htmlDHL Supply Chain has taken over the road transport element of the Marks & Spencer (M&S) store equipment contract in Uttoxeter from Wincanton.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:24:00 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/2009/11/10/134981/arthur-oakley-leaves-palletforce-for-palletways.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134981/arthur-oakley-leaves-palletforce-for-palletways.htmlHereford-based Arthur Oakley Transport has joined Palletways less than a year after joining Palletforce, attracted by the prospect of covering fewer miles for more volume.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 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/2009/11/10/134976/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/2009/11/10/134977/son-of-jailed-hgv-driver-walks-free.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134977/son-of-jailed-hgv-driver-walks-free.htmlA man who was jailed for helping his truck-driving father falsify tachograph records has been released from prison after being freed by the Court of Appeal.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134975/police-trial-spy-truck-to-catch-rogue-hauliers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/10/134975/police-trial-spy-truck-to-catch-rogue-hauliers.htmlA foreign trucker caught watching a DVD while driving was just one offender detected during a new police-led spy-truck scheme called Operation Parochial.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:35:00 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/2009/11/09/134974/city-link-moves-to-larger-hub-in-west-london.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134974/city-link-moves-to-larger-hub-in-west-london.htmlIncreased demand has prompted City Link to open its largest regional hub in the Heathrow area.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134972/volvo-i-sync-now-available-on-fe-range.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134972/volvo-i-sync-now-available-on-fe-range.htmlThe Volvo FE 4x2 is the latest model to get the I-Sync automated transmission.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134965/freshlinc-buys-15-dafs-for-expansion-plan.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/09/134965/freshlinc-buys-15-dafs-for-expansion-plan.htmlSpalding, Lincolnshire-based chilled food distributor FreshLinc has taken delivery of 15 460hp Daf XF105s to support its UK operation and expansion into Europe.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134968/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/2009/11/06/134966/dfts-online-benchmarking-has-limited-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134966/dfts-online-benchmarking-has-limited-appeal.htmlIndustry figures have voiced concern over the operational value of the Department for Transport's online benchmarking system (OLB), launched in April this year as part of the Freight Best Practice scheme. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134967/ginsters-buys-25-euro-5-mercedes-sprinters.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134967/ginsters-buys-25-euro-5-mercedes-sprinters.htmlPasty company Ginsters of Cornwall has taken on 25 Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, adding to its current fleet of 170.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134964/igd-unveils-web-based-load-fill-tool.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134964/igd-unveils-web-based-load-fill-tool.htmlThe Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) has launched two web-based tools covering load fill and technology use as part of its sustainable transport initiative.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:00 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-cargobulls.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134963/knights-of-old-buys-27-schmitz-cargobulls.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/2009/11/06/134969/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/2009/11/05/134932/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 GMT