http://www.roadtransport.com/News (Industry, Operators, Products and Legal) for the Road Transport industry.en-gbRBI 2007Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/21/135800/scr-trucks-failing-to-hit-euro-5-standards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/21/135800/scr-trucks-failing-to-hit-euro-5-standards.htmlOperators of SCR-equipped Euro-5 trucks will be forced to modify their vehicles making their trucks less fuel efficient if the EU decides to back recommendations put forward by the Dutch government.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135802/buyer-sought-for-trailer-firm-fruehauf.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135802/buyer-sought-for-trailer-firm-fruehauf.htmlThe administrators of tipper trailer manufacturer Fruehauf say it continues to trade as they seek a sale as a going concern.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135801/waste-firms-repute-severely-tarnished.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135801/waste-firms-repute-severely-tarnished.htmlA West Midlands-based waste operator's repute has been branded "severely tarnished" following a public inquiry that concluded it had run without a transport manager for the whole of 2008.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135804/tories-confirm-backing-for-lorry-road-user-charging.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135804/tories-confirm-backing-for-lorry-road-user-charging.htmlThe Conservatives have said they will introduce a lorry road user charging scheme for foreign and British trucks over 12 tonnes.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135805/gist-takes-over-vows-south-west-operation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135805/gist-takes-over-vows-south-west-operation.htmlGist has taken over the South-West delivery operation of office supplies wholesaler VOW, as part of a new £3m contract.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135806/chief-executive-leaves-hdnl.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135806/chief-executive-leaves-hdnl.htmlBrian Gaunt, Home Delivery Network (HDNL) chief executive, has left the courier company, shortly after it acquired DHL's UK domestic parcels arm.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135799/vosa-changes-ocrs-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135799/vosa-changes-ocrs-scheme.htmlVOSA has sprung a surprise on operators with changes to its Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) scheme that sees points applied retrospectively to OCRS ratings.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135796/hazchem-network-gets-flurry-of-new-members.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135796/hazchem-network-gets-flurry-of-new-members.htmlThe Hazchem Network has seen increasing interest from hauliers looking to join as more products fall under the ADR regulations.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135798/accidental-haulier-snaps-up-broadleaze.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135798/accidental-haulier-snaps-up-broadleaze.htmlThe owner of newly-formed company Broadleaze Logistics, which was created from the assets of failed haulier Broadleaze Transport, claims he wants to make it a more cost-effective and profitable business.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135797/citysprints-ahead-in-new-delivery-markets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135797/citysprints-ahead-in-new-delivery-markets.htmlCitySprint says it is reaping rewards from tapping into new markets as it prepares to reveal a 16% rise in its 2009 profit.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135793/company-fined-after-worker-falls-from-truck.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135793/company-fined-after-worker-falls-from-truck.htmlA company has been fined after an employee fell when loading a truck and suffered a fractured skull and spinal injuries.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135794/pre-tax-profit-rise-for-tuffnells-parcels-express.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135794/pre-tax-profit-rise-for-tuffnells-parcels-express.htmlPre-tax profit has shot up 57.6% to £7.2m at Tuffnells Parcels Express, despite a slight drop in turnover.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135795/tdg-wins-deal-to-supply-airports-with-aviation-fuel.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/19/135795/tdg-wins-deal-to-supply-airports-with-aviation-fuel.htmlTDG has bought new trucks and trailers as part of a deal to supply several airports in the South-East with aviation fuel.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135792/richard-paterson-expands-fleet-with-a-new-volvo-fh.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135792/richard-paterson-expands-fleet-with-a-new-volvo-fh.htmlAdditional work has allowed Wiltshire-based bulk agricultural products and aggregates operator Richard Paterson to bring in a new Volvo FH480 tractor. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135791/police-investigate-youtube-video.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135791/police-investigate-youtube-video.htmlPolice say they are investigating an incident following the appearance, initially on YouTube, of a video that seems to show a car being pushed up a motorway by an artic powder tanker.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135784/fairfax-meadow-updates-fleet-with-ivecos.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135784/fairfax-meadow-updates-fleet-with-ivecos.htmlFairfax Meadow has renewed a portion of its fleet following the purchase of 15 Iveco Daily 35S11 AGiles for use on its delivery operations in London. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135790/mt-awards-deadline-looms.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135790/mt-awards-deadline-looms.htmlThere is no time to waste. The deadline for the MT Awards is on Friday 26 March which means you have just one week left to enter.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135785/online-network-launched-for-cv-operator-show.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/18/135785/online-network-launched-for-cv-operator-show.htmlRoadtransport.com has launched an online network for the upcoming CV Operator Show.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135781/licence-suspended-after-truck-wheel-comes-off.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135781/licence-suspended-after-truck-wheel-comes-off.htmlAberdeen haulage company W&H Leslie has had its O-licence temporarily suspended after a wheel came off one of its trucks and crossed the central reservation of a busy road. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135780/palmer-harvey-to-axe-jobs-and-freeze-pay.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135780/palmer-harvey-to-axe-jobs-and-freeze-pay.htmlRetail wholesale and distribution firm Palmer & Harvey will make 85 staff redundant and implement a 2010 pay freeze following the "demise of a number of customers" during the recession.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135779/six-vosa-stations-face-threat-of-lane-closures.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135779/six-vosa-stations-face-threat-of-lane-closures.htmlSix VOSA test stations face the threat of lane closures after being earmarked by the agency for having spare capacity.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135782/ports-policy-delayed-due-to-lack-of-road-thinking.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/17/135782/ports-policy-delayed-due-to-lack-of-road-thinking.htmlThe Transport Committee has warned that the UK risks further congestion unless the next government can deliver a policy that links its strategy for road and rail with that of port development.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135776/inquiry-embarrassing-says-haulage-boss.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135776/inquiry-embarrassing-says-haulage-boss.htmlThe boss of a long-established family-run haulage firm has described its appearance at a public inquiry as "embarrassing" and a "wake-up call".Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135774/buyer-found-for-collapsed-eh-lees-waste-arm.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135774/buyer-found-for-collapsed-eh-lees-waste-arm.htmlAdministrator Grant Thornton has successfully secured a buyer for the waste management arm of collapsed haulier EH Lee, following the firm entering administration last month.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135775/ceva-in-talks-with-edwards-logistics.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135775/ceva-in-talks-with-edwards-logistics.htmlCeva Logistics says it is "in discussions" with Edwards Logistics over a possible acquisition or merger. Edwards is the in-house transport arm of bathroom specialist Ideal Standard, but also offers logistics services to third parties. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135772/jd-owen-transport-ltd-goes-into-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135772/jd-owen-transport-ltd-goes-into-administration.htmlNorth Wales haulier Dai Owen has been forced to downsize and place his freight forwarding busines, JD Owen Transport Ltd, into administration.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135773/new-dafs-for-law-distribution.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135773/new-dafs-for-law-distribution.htmlLaw Distribution has brought in two new DAF rigids for its Palletline operation through contract hire firm Ryder. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135777/dsv-to-subbies-change-your-tune-if-you-dont-want-change-this-year.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/16/135777/dsv-to-subbies-change-your-tune-if-you-dont-want-change-this-year.htmlDSV has warned its subcontractors that they must work within its current market prices for haulage if they don't want their relationship with DSV to change this year.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135771/waverley-tbs-plans-to-axe-200-jobs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135771/waverley-tbs-plans-to-axe-200-jobs.htmlDrinks wholesaler Waverley TBS is to axe a number of logistics jobs as part of a restructure that includes several depot closures.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135770/mercedes-shows-off-new-zetros.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135770/mercedes-shows-off-new-zetros.htmlFirst revealed at the 2008 Hannover IAA Show, the Mercedes-Benz Zetros is now on sale in left-hand-drive form, with a right-hand-drive model due later in the year. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135769/gunns-sank-with-1.5m-deficiency.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135769/gunns-sank-with-1.5m-deficiency.htmlGunns International Transport & Shipping had a total deficiency of £1.5m when it ceased trading in January, according to an administrators' report.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135768/sdc-unveils-new-aerodynamic-trailer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135768/sdc-unveils-new-aerodynamic-trailer.htmlNottinghamshire-based SDC Trailers has built a new aerodynamic trailer with a tapered rear chassis. It is called the Aeroliner, and the company claims that it will improve fuel economy by 8%. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135767/revamp-for-roadtransport.com.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135767/revamp-for-roadtransport.com.htmlRoadtransport.com has undergone a major update, with numerous parts of the site gaining a fresh look and new features.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135764/transpeed-takes-on-caveman-work.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135764/transpeed-takes-on-caveman-work.htmlControversial operator Caveman Consultants, which trades as The Logistix Group, has handed over its entire transport operation to fellow Newcastle business Transpeed.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135765/dhl-wins-75m-four-year-bp-retail-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135765/dhl-wins-75m-four-year-bp-retail-deal.htmlDHL Supply Chain has secured a £75m four-year storage and distribution contract to supply 360 BP Retail forecourts.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135766/cam-european-goes-under.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135766/cam-european-goes-under.htmlCAM European Logistics has gone into liquidation just months after insolvency experts wound up another of its director's firms, CAM European.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135778/dft-road-investments-crucial-to-recession-recovery.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135778/dft-road-investments-crucial-to-recession-recovery.htmlTransport minister Paul Clark has told CM that continuous investment in road infrastructure is essential to the UK's recovery, and that it should be a "large factor" in future budgets.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135756/tradeteam-toasts-ab-inbev-win.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135756/tradeteam-toasts-ab-inbev-win.htmlTradeteam has been named AB InBev UK's primary logistics partner, as the drinks manufacturer prepares to axe in-house operations and partnerships with a number of subcontractors.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135755/cartwright-adopts-formula-1-technology.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135755/cartwright-adopts-formula-1-technology.htmlBody and trailer manufacturer Cartwright Group has started using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), a technology more usually associated with Formula 1 car design, to improve the aerodynamics of its products.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135754/operators-advised-to-establish-new-lender-relationships.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135754/operators-advised-to-establish-new-lender-relationships.htmlThere's never been a better time for operators to consider new types of funding, according to asset finance specialist T&L Leasing.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135763/fruehauf-parent-enters-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135763/fruehauf-parent-enters-administration.htmlWordsworth Holdings, parent company of tipper trailer manufacturer Fruehauf, has entered administration, ending weeks of speculation about the company's financial health.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135757/pallet-network-merry-go-round-kicks-off.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135757/pallet-network-merry-go-round-kicks-off.htmlMarch has seen a lot of activity within the pallet networks as new hauliers join and existing members switch.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135758/syntex-subbie-speaks-out.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135758/syntex-subbie-speaks-out.htmlA former subcontractor for collapsed Felixstowe container haulier Syntex Logistics has spoken of his anger at the company's failure.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135762/no-interim-licence-for-centurion-logistics.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135762/no-interim-licence-for-centurion-logistics.htmlA public inquiry has heard how a hualage boss ran two trucks on another firm's O-licence after his own company had gone into liquidation. The Warrington...Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135760/alan-firmin-scoops-6m-a-year-knauf-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135760/alan-firmin-scoops-6m-a-year-knauf-deal.htmlKent haulier Alan Firmin has received a massive turnover boost after winning a £6m-per-year contract with drywall manufacturer Knauf to handle the distribution operation from its Sittingbourne plant. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135753/dft-urged-to-find-a-way-to-charge-foreign-lorries.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135753/dft-urged-to-find-a-way-to-charge-foreign-lorries.htmlThe DfT should work with the Treasury to find a way of charging foreign lorries for using our roads, a committee of MPs has suggested.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135759/rebranded-gordon-leslie-on-track-for-profit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135759/rebranded-gordon-leslie-on-track-for-profit.htmlIt's been a busy time lately for Scottish firm Gordon Leslie Group as it rebrands to reflect the firm's new structure and operating areas.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135750/royal-mail-fined-after-yard-shunter-death.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135750/royal-mail-fined-after-yard-shunter-death.htmlRoyal Mail has been fined £90,000 following the death of an employee who was crushed between a tractor unit and trailer.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135749/norbert-results-satisfactory-despite-15-profit-drop.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135749/norbert-results-satisfactory-despite-15-profit-drop.htmlNorbert Dentressangle has posted what its chief executive calls "satisfactory" results for 2009, despite the fact pre-tax profit and turnover both slid.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135761/dft-minister-makes-no-apology-for-fuel-duty.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135761/dft-minister-makes-no-apology-for-fuel-duty.htmlTransport minister Paul Clark has admitted that fuel duty is a "tax to help towards public expenditure" in an exclusive interview with Motor Transport.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135571/one-minute-interview-martyn-pointer-ats-euromaster.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135571/one-minute-interview-martyn-pointer-ats-euromaster.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the CV Operator Show 2010, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here we speak to Martyn Pointer from ATS Euromaster.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135748/one-minute-interview-david-conman-humberside-tail-lifts-ltd.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135748/one-minute-interview-david-conman-humberside-tail-lifts-ltd.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the show, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here we talk to David Conman from Humberside Tail Lifts.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135751/one-minute-interview-kevin-harkin-smith-electric-vehicles.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135751/one-minute-interview-kevin-harkin-smith-electric-vehicles.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the show, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here, we talk to Kevin Harkin from Smith Electric Vehicles.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135752/one-minute-interview-martin-covington-michelin.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135752/one-minute-interview-martin-covington-michelin.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the show, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here we talk to Martin Covington of Michelin.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135739/ab-inbev-swaps-subbies-for-tradeteam.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135739/ab-inbev-swaps-subbies-for-tradeteam.htmlSubcontractors working for drinks firm AB InBev UK have been dealt a blow after its decision to transfer its primary logistic operations to DHL's Tradeteam division.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135740/trident-continental-escapes-with-formal-warning.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135740/trident-continental-escapes-with-formal-warning.htmlA haulage boss who was put under "immense strain" due to a debilitating eye problem, has escaped with a formal warning at a public inquiry.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135738/deutsche-post-dhl-exceeds-profit-targets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135738/deutsche-post-dhl-exceeds-profit-targets.htmlDeutsche Post DHL has unveiled a higher than anticipated profit for 2009, on the back of efficiency gains and cost savings during the year.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135746/wincanton-wins-112m-contract-extensions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135746/wincanton-wins-112m-contract-extensions.htmlWincanton has won two contract renewals worth £112m with Air Products and Chevron.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135741/yorkshire-firm-rails-against-clampers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135741/yorkshire-firm-rails-against-clampers.htmlA Yorkshire haulier says he is disgusted by motorway service operator Roadchef after one of his trucks was clamped at Sandbach MSA within seconds of his driver stopping to use the toilet.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135742/met-police-hgv-unit-gets-lifeline.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135742/met-police-hgv-unit-gets-lifeline.htmlA specialised traffic unit within the Metropolitan Police that targets cowboy operators, as well as educating other road users about HGVs, is to be resurrected after funding was pulled last year.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135743/new-actros-for-lifeboat-service.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135743/new-actros-for-lifeboat-service.htmlThe work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution doesn't just start when a lifeboat is launched in response to an emergency. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135745/eurotunnel-lorry-crossings-slump.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135745/eurotunnel-lorry-crossings-slump.htmlEuroTunnel says its market share of channel crossings for hauliers is recovering following a 39% fall in truck volumes in 2009.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135747/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135747/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlGee's Haulage has completed a double swoop in West Yorkshire this week with the acquisition of Dewsbury firm RW Edwards & Sons (Haulage Contractors), plus 10 trucks and tipping trailers from Upton-based Maurice Pearce.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135737/tarmac-subbies-feel-snookered-into-new-terms.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135737/tarmac-subbies-feel-snookered-into-new-terms.htmlFranchised concrete hauliers working for Tarmac claim they have been left "snookered" after the building materials supplier enforced changes to rates and fuel costs without consultation. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135735/tp-niven-joins-palletline.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135735/tp-niven-joins-palletline.htmlPalletline has announced that Scottish logistics firm TP Niven Transport & Storage has joined the network.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135736/geodis-calberson-wins-dow-agro-sciences-renewal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135736/geodis-calberson-wins-dow-agro-sciences-renewal.htmlGeodis Calberson has signed a contract extension with Dow Agro Sciences, which will run until 2011.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135732/reading-plans-euro-5-standard-lez-by-2011.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135732/reading-plans-euro-5-standard-lez-by-2011.htmlReading Borough Council has left the Freight Transport Association (FTA) "gobsmacked" after it announced it wants to introduce a Euro-5 standard low-emission zone (LEZ) in the city by 2011.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135733/brake-awards-entry-deadline-looms.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135733/brake-awards-entry-deadline-looms.htmlThe deadline for entries to the Brake Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence is just a month away. The awards, supported by CM, recognise the achievements of those that have worked to reduce the number of crashes involving at-work drivers.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135734/permanent-answer-to-stack-put-forward.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135734/permanent-answer-to-stack-put-forward.htmlA container 'drop-off' area with handling costs, where HGVs bound for Felixstowe port would be redirected as a solution to Operation Stack, is being considered by freight stakeholders.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135730/lht-logistics-posts-33-volume-growth.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135730/lht-logistics-posts-33-volume-growth.htmlFortec member LHT Logistics has bounced back from a tough year to report a 33% increase in its February volumes.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135731/haulier-says-kent-operation-stack-is-a-shambles.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135731/haulier-says-kent-operation-stack-is-a-shambles.htmlRH Freight MD Ian Baxter has described the way that Operation Stack in Kent is currently handled as a "shambles".Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135744/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135744/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlGee's Haulage has completed a double swoop in West Yorkshire this week with the acquisition of Dewsbury firm RW Edwards & Sons (Haulage Contractors), plus 10 trucks and tipping trailers from Upton-based Maurice Pearce.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135726/trailer-builder-fined-after-worker-crushed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135726/trailer-builder-fined-after-worker-crushed.htmlA trailer-maker has been fined £15,000 after more than two tonnes of metal fell onto an employee, crushing him and breaking his back in four places.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135727/calls-for-eco-driving-to-be-mandatory-part-of-driver-cpc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135727/calls-for-eco-driving-to-be-mandatory-part-of-driver-cpc.htmlThe Department for Transport has unveiled proposals to make fuel-efficient driving a compulsory part of the Driver CPC.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135689/interview-brian-simpson-mep.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135689/interview-brian-simpson-mep.htmlUK MEP Brian Simpson is chairman of the European Parliament's powerful Transport and Tourism Committee, as well as being a vocal supporter of blocking further cabotage liberalisation until EU parity on fuel duty is achieved. CM travelled to Brussels to hear more.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135723/wincanton-longer-trailers-possible-in-18-months.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135723/wincanton-longer-trailers-possible-in-18-months.htmlAlthough the road transport industry is still assessing the case for longer semi-trailers, logistics operator Wincanton believes they could be an operational reality within 18 months. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135718/committee-demands-stability-for-dft-top-spot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135718/committee-demands-stability-for-dft-top-spot.htmlA group of MPs have called on the next government to provide greater stability for the DfT if it is to meet its targets.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135728/rha-blasts-1-april-fuel-duty-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135728/rha-blasts-1-april-fuel-duty-rise.htmlThe Road Haulage Association has launched an attack on the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, just weeks ahead of a planned rise in fuel duty.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/06/135721/sfl-retains-sector-skills-council-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/06/135721/sfl-retains-sector-skills-council-licence.htmlSkills for Logistics (SfL) has retained its Sector Skills Council (SSC) licence after successfully completing a comprehensive assessment process led by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135724/truckeast-supports-fully-privatised-atf-system.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135724/truckeast-supports-fully-privatised-atf-system.html Scania dealer TruckEast believes that fully privatising the VOSA testing operation will ultimately lead to improved levels of service and convenience for customers.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135722/palletways-group-operating-profit-up-3.6.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135722/palletways-group-operating-profit-up-3.6.htmlPalletways Group has reported a 3.6% increase in operating profit for the year ended 31 May 2009.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135715/vosa-braces-itself-for-enforcement-staff-strike.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135715/vosa-braces-itself-for-enforcement-staff-strike.htmlDangerously overloaded trucks could escape detection this week as VOSA enforcement staff that are part of the PCS trade union strike over terms and conditions.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135719/the-big-train-rolls-into-chester.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135719/the-big-train-rolls-into-chester.htmlRoadtransport.com clocked up seven more hours of CPC training when The Big Train stopped off in Chester.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135712/ar-lunn-opens-lincolnshire-depot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135712/ar-lunn-opens-lincolnshire-depot.htmlHull-based haulier AR Lunn has opened an additional depot at the DB Schenker site in South Killinghome, Lincs, largely to deal with work coming from a new customer.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135713/gefco-uk-eyes-non-automotive-opportunities.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135713/gefco-uk-eyes-non-automotive-opportunities.htmlGefco UK is looking for new opportunities to offset the decline in the car sector.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135711/bvrla-calls-for-rethink-of-atf-strategy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135711/bvrla-calls-for-rethink-of-atf-strategy.htmlVOSA needs to rethink its strategy for part-privatisation of CV annual testing, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135714/foreign-fuel-limit-proposed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135714/foreign-fuel-limit-proposed.htmlAn Early Day Motion (EDM) asking the government to restrict the amount of fuel hauliers may transport into the UK has been tabled by Liberal Democrat shadow transport secretary Norman Baker.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135716/tesco-rules-out-further-dc-closures.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135716/tesco-rules-out-further-dc-closures.html Supermarket Tesco says it has no plans to shut any more DCs within its distribution network, following recent announcements that it is consulting staff over...Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135709/cv-sales-buoyed-by-van-registrations.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135709/cv-sales-buoyed-by-van-registrations.htmlCommercial vehicles registrations are up 11.5% overall for February according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135710/volkswagen-amarok-unveiled-at-geneva.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135710/volkswagen-amarok-unveiled-at-geneva.htmlVolkswagen's first-ever pick-up, the Amarok, has gone on public display on the manufacturer's stand at the Geneva Motor Show.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135708/tradeteam-wins-deal-extension-with-mitchells-butlers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135708/tradeteam-wins-deal-extension-with-mitchells-butlers.htmlDHL's Tradeteam operation has won a five-year logistics contract extension with pub operator Mitchells & Butlers.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135706/dtc-rejects-noise-complaints-as-exaggerated.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135706/dtc-rejects-noise-complaints-as-exaggerated.htmlComplaints about a haulier operating from the same site for 30 years have been rejected by Scottish Deputy Traffic Commissioner Richard McFarlane. The DTC said the claims were exaggeratedFri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135707/successor-to-four-failed-firms-wins-new-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135707/successor-to-four-failed-firms-wins-new-o-licence.htmlAn operation that grew from the ashes of four failed firms has been granted an O-licence for a total of 11 vehicles and four trailers across two traffic areas. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135704/ms-extends-fleet-emissions-reduction-targets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135704/ms-extends-fleet-emissions-reduction-targets.htmlMarks & Spencer is extending its emissions reduction targets for its delivery fleet, from 20% to 35% by 2015, after achieving the 20% goal two years ahead of schedule.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135703/usdaw-hits-out-over-tesco-dc-closure.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135703/usdaw-hits-out-over-tesco-dc-closure.htmlTrade union USDAW has reacted angrily to the news that retail giant Tesco plans to close its Middlewich, Cheshire DC, hot on the heels of a similar decision at its Middleton, Manchester site.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135701/nd-scoops-logistics-contract-with-black-sheep-brewery-from-collapsed-haulier-jdf.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135701/nd-scoops-logistics-contract-with-black-sheep-brewery-from-collapsed-haulier-jdf.htmlNorbert Dentressangle has won a distribution contract with Black Sheep Brewery after coming to the rescue when previous contractor JDF Logistics collapsed.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135702/aspray-transport-invests-2m-in-business.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135702/aspray-transport-invests-2m-in-business.htmlAspray Transport has invested £2m to expand its fleet, as it prepares to capitalise on new contract wins and aggressively grow the company after enduring two difficult years.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135700/ceva-posts-drop-in-turnover-for-2009.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135700/ceva-posts-drop-in-turnover-for-2009.htmlCeva Logistics has posted a 13.2% drop in turnover for its full year 2009 results, to €5.5bn, down from €6.3bn in 2008.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135698/dsv-road-should-exploit-market-position-in-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135698/dsv-road-should-exploit-market-position-in-2010.htmlDSV's Road Division suffered in the UK in 2009, but its Danish parent company expects that its good market position should be exploited in 2010.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135699/dft-must-deliver-on-modal-shift-for-freight.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135699/dft-must-deliver-on-modal-shift-for-freight.htmlThe Department for Transport (DfT) must ensure that the volume of freight carried by rail, not road, improves if it is to deliver on its long-term objectives according to the House of Commons Transport Committee.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT