http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbSun, 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/2009/11/06/134960/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/2009/11/06/134963/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/2009/11/05/134932/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/2009/11/05/134951/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/2009/11/04/134949/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/2009/11/04/134947/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/2009/11/04/134940/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/2009/11/04/134938/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/2009/11/04/134937/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/2009/10/30/134905/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/2009/10/30/134907/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/2009/10/29/134872/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/2009/10/29/134879/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/2009/10/28/134889/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/2009/10/28/134891/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/2009/10/28/134893/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/2009/10/28/134887/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/2009/10/26/134873/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/2009/10/26/134868/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/2009/10/23/134860/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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134854/mcd-group-takes-delivery-of-first-new-transporter-trailer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134854/mcd-group-takes-delivery-of-first-new-transporter-trailer.htmlMCD Group has taken delivery of the first of 30 unique transporter trailers for chassis cabs, vans and passenger cabs.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134853/stobart-posts-rise-in-profit-and-revenue.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134853/stobart-posts-rise-in-profit-and-revenue.htmlStobart Group has posted a rise in profit and revenue for the first half of the year following what it describes as a period of "consolidation and integration".Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134819/encouraging-response-from-potential-bodmin-blocks-buyers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/22/134819/encouraging-response-from-potential-bodmin-blocks-buyers.htmlAdministrators dealing with Bodmin Blocks say they have been encouraged by the response from potential buyers of the construction haulier.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134844/grocontinental-injects-6m-investment-into-business.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134844/grocontinental-injects-6m-investment-into-business.htmlWhitchurch, Shropshire-based Grocontinental has invested a total of £6m in a new warehouse and new trucks as it builds for the future. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134837/ainsworth-martin-to-appear-before-tc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134837/ainsworth-martin-to-appear-before-tc.htmlAnother haulage pre-pack administration will be scrutinised by TC Beverley Bell in December after she called Preston operator Ainsworth & Martin (A&M) to Public Inquiry over its application for a new licence.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134841/dhl-supply-chain-makes-don-bur-teardrop-standard.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134841/dhl-supply-chain-makes-don-bur-teardrop-standard.htmlLeading logistics firm DHL Supply Chain says Don-Bur's Teardrop trailer has now become "standard spec" on all new trailer orders unless there is a compelling operational reason otherwise.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134838/montgomery-fined-75k-following-fatality.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134838/montgomery-fined-75k-following-fatality.htmlNorthern Irish haulier Montgomery Transport has been fined a total of £75,000 at Belfast Crown Court for two breaches of health and safety that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old tyre fitter.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134833/hi-way-express-takes-delivery-of-six-scanias.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134833/hi-way-express-takes-delivery-of-six-scanias.htmlNormanton, West Yorkshire-based Hi Way Express has taken delivery of six new Highline sleeper-cabbed Scania P230 curtainsided rigids.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134834/nightfreight-introduces-fuel-tax-recovery-charge.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134834/nightfreight-introduces-fuel-tax-recovery-charge.htmlNightfreight has replaced its fuel surcharge with a fuel tax recovery charge to make customers more aware of the extra costs a rise in fuel duty imposes on operators.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134836/jigsaw-says-its-business-as-usual.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/21/134836/jigsaw-says-its-business-as-usual.htmlGloucestershire operator CM Downton insists that it's business as usual at operator consortium Jigsaw Solutions, despite the fact that it is now the majority shareholder in the business and its MD Andrew Downton is its only director.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134823/internet-awash-with-poor-quality-movers-says-piano-haulier.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134823/internet-awash-with-poor-quality-movers-says-piano-haulier.htmlA company that specialises in transporting pianos believes the internet is "awash" with poor-quality operators offering to undercut traditional hauliers.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134815/tm-logistics-wins-1-million-insulation-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134815/tm-logistics-wins-1-million-insulation-contract.htmlTM Logistics (TML) has won a £1 million deal with insulation giant Saint-Gobain Isover.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:02:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134810/norbert-dentressangle-wins-contract-with-speedibake.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/19/134810/norbert-dentressangle-wins-contract-with-speedibake.htmlNorbert Dentressangle has been awarded a two-year storage and distribution contract with baked goods firm Speedibake.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/17/134803/home-delivery-network-goes-head-to-head-with-royal-mail.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/17/134803/home-delivery-network-goes-head-to-head-with-royal-mail.htmlHome Delivery Network Limited (HDNL) has launched a small-package delivery service to go head-to-head with Royal Mail.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134799/nightfreight-adds-six-bevan-aero-trailers-to-is-fleet.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134799/nightfreight-adds-six-bevan-aero-trailers-to-is-fleet.htmlNightfreight has added six new Bevan 21 aerodynamic bodies to its existing 1,400-strong fleet, after successful fuel-consumption trials.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134796/grocontinental-reveals-6m-expansion-plan.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134796/grocontinental-reveals-6m-expansion-plan.htmlMulti-temperature haulier Grocontinental is defying the economic downturn and investing £6m to expand the business.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134789/jobs-safe-guarded-at-kn-drinks-logistics.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134789/jobs-safe-guarded-at-kn-drinks-logistics.htmlThe proposed Newcastle Brown Ale brewery closure in Gateshead is not a threat to driver jobs, KN Drinks Logistics says.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134766/pentalver-sale-could-take-12-months.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134766/pentalver-sale-could-take-12-months.htmlMaersk could struggle to off-load its container haulage subsidiary, says a source close to the business. Any sale could take up to a year to finalise because the sector is in such a state.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134779/geodis-reveals-robust-uk-results.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134779/geodis-reveals-robust-uk-results.htmlThe UK transport and distribution arm of French logistics group Geodis grew turnover by £4.8m in the year to 27 December 2008, although turnover remained almost static at £70.4m due to the £11m air and sea freight business being hived off to a different Geodis division.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134782/stiller-predicts-bright-future-for-reduced-operation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134782/stiller-predicts-bright-future-for-reduced-operation.htmlPaul Stiller, MD of Stiller Group, says rumours of the firm's demise have been greatly exaggerated, despite last week's sale of a sizeable chunk of the operation to Hargreaves Services.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134774/royal-mail-strike-may-hit-its-market-share.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134774/royal-mail-strike-may-hit-its-market-share.htmlCustomers seeking an alternative to strike-hit Royal Mail may never return to the publicly-owned postal service, further damaging its market share, analysts have warned. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134776/tdg-recruits-former-nd-development-chief.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134776/tdg-recruits-former-nd-development-chief.htmlTDG has appointed former Norbert Dentressangle head of development, Marcos Clowes, to head up its transport business unit.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134778/hargreaves-bought-barnes-tipping-for-290k.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/14/134778/hargreaves-bought-barnes-tipping-for-290k.htmlHargreaves Services bought the assets of collapsed Lancashire haulier Barnes & Tipping (B&T) for just under £300,000, according to documents filed at Companies House by administrator SF Plant.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134773/lm-logistics-prefers-cva-to-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134773/lm-logistics-prefers-cva-to-administration.htmlFelixstowe warehousing and distribution firm LM Logistics says it remains hopeful that the business can be rescued as it looks to gain new funding, subject to the acceptance of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) by its creditors.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134770/james-nuttall-unveils-233796-pre-tax-profit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/13/134770/james-nuttall-unveils-233796-pre-tax-profit.html Rochdale-based haulier James Nuttall (Transport) has unveiled broadly flat pre-tax profit of £233,796 for the...Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134761/trucker-who-faked-hijack-is-charged.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134761/trucker-who-faked-hijack-is-charged.htmlA lorry driver who tried to convince the police he had been forced at knifepoint to drive to a dockside location with his £1m load of cigarettes has been found guilty of conspiracy to steal.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134758/sky-plans-to-run-van-fleet-on-30-bio-diesel.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134758/sky-plans-to-run-van-fleet-on-30-bio-diesel.htmlSatellite television company Sky plans to run all 2,424 of its Vauxhall Vivaro vans on a 30% bio-diesel mix.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/11/134752/londis-completes-multi-million-pound-fleet-order.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/11/134752/londis-completes-multi-million-pound-fleet-order.htmlFood retailer Londis has completed a multi-million pound fleet replacement programme that sees it take a mix of lightweight artics and rigids - part of a scheme to enable it to become more environmentally friendly.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/10/134751/premier-foods-signs-9.5m-deal-with-ryder.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/10/134751/premier-foods-signs-9.5m-deal-with-ryder.htmlPremier Foods has signed a £9.5m contract hire agreement with rental firm Ryder in one of the biggest deals of the year that sees it taking on 187 new vehicles. The majority of the vehicles will go into service on Premier's Hovis fleet (pictured).Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/09/134750/hdnl-orders-500-sprinters-worth-11m.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/09/134750/hdnl-orders-500-sprinters-worth-11m.htmlThe Home Delivery Network has ordered 500 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters in a deal thought to be worth approximately £11m.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/08/134746/royal-mail-denies-losing-amazon-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/08/134746/royal-mail-denies-losing-amazon-contract.htmlRoyal Mail has denied newspaper reports that it has lost a significant contract with its second-biggest customer, online retailer Amazon.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:58:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134739/bullet-express-and-sc-in-joint-venture.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134739/bullet-express-and-sc-in-joint-venture.htmlWest Midlands-based Sheldon & Clayton (S&C) Group and Bothwell, South Lanarkshire-based Bullet Express (pictured) have pooled resources to launch a joint venture.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134740/vaughan-logistics-collapses.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134740/vaughan-logistics-collapses.htmlWorksop, Notts haulage firm Vaughan Logistics has collapsed into administration following years of accumulated losses coupled with the downturn in the construction sector.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134735/norbert-dentressangle-will-not-leave-uk-market.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134735/norbert-dentressangle-will-not-leave-uk-market.htmlNorbert Dentressangle has no intention of pulling out of the UK logistics market, almost two years after acquiring Christian Salvesen, according to chief executive Francois Bertreau.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134738/nightfreights-home-delivery-arm-rolls-out-nationally.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134738/nightfreights-home-delivery-arm-rolls-out-nationally.htmlPacemaker, the dedicated two-man home delivery arm of Nightfreight, has been rolled out nationally.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134711/pw-gates-swaps-pallet-network-for-pallet-track.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/07/134711/pw-gates-swaps-pallet-network-for-pallet-track.htmlWelwyn Garden City-based PW Gates has left The Pallet Network (TPN) after seven years to join Pallet-Track.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134730/hargreaves-snaps-up-stiller-tankers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134730/hargreaves-snaps-up-stiller-tankers.htmlAcquisition-hungry Hargreaves Transport Services has bought Stockon-on-Tees business Stiller Tankers for an undisclosed sum, Roadtransport.com can reveal.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134712/tnt-boss-sees-market-share-gains.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134712/tnt-boss-sees-market-share-gains.htmlPeter Bakker, CEO of TNT, expects the company will have made market share gains once the economy begins to recover, partly as a result of smaller rivals collapsing or withdrawing from the market.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134721/norbert-to-run-distribution-operation-for-headland-foods.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134721/norbert-to-run-distribution-operation-for-headland-foods.htmlNorbert Dentressangle (ND) has signed an agreement to run a frozen storage and distribution operation for Headland Foods.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134719/lincolnshire-start-up-secures-200k-backing.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134719/lincolnshire-start-up-secures-200k-backing.htmlThe recession-defying launch of a Lincolnshire haulage company has been backed by a £200,000 start-up finance deal.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134725/bibby-distribution-buys-software-developer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/06/134725/bibby-distribution-buys-software-developer.htmlBibby Distribution has bought part of the software company that supplies the system it uses to run its warehouses.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/05/134717/mjd-orders-20-schmitz-freepost-curtainsiders.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/05/134717/mjd-orders-20-schmitz-freepost-curtainsiders.html Haulier MJD Services in Kent has ordered 20 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS Freepost curtainsiders, which are set to operate...Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/30/134692/maersk-set-to-sell-container-specialist.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/30/134692/maersk-set-to-sell-container-specialist.htmlShipping line Maersk has put part of Pentalver Transport, its container haulage subsidiary, up for sale, MT has learnt.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/30/134686/uk-mail-tests-don-bur-teardrop.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/30/134686/uk-mail-tests-don-bur-teardrop.htmlUK Mail Group has taken a Don-Bur aerodynamic Teardrop trailer on a 12-month trial on a trunking route within its parcels network.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/30/134691/carlsberg-and-somerfield-save-fuel-through-trials.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/30/134691/carlsberg-and-somerfield-save-fuel-through-trials.htmlCarlsberg and Somerfield have both praised pre-purchase testing of vehicles and equipment and say they have saved hundreds of thousands of pounds as a result of the fuel-efficiency gains identified. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134682/tdg-and-turners-soham-fight-for-greenergy-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134682/tdg-and-turners-soham-fight-for-greenergy-deal.htmlTDG and Turners (Soham) have been shortlisted by fuel manufacturer Greenergy to fulfill a contract to distribute petrol to retailer Sainsbury's.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134679/freight-exchange-teg-sees-12-rise-in-loads-posted.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134679/freight-exchange-teg-sees-12-rise-in-loads-posted.htmlTransport Exchange Group believes the recession is triggering a rise in its business as hauliers look to become more flexible and cut their costs.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134675/laser-transport-international-predicts-profitable-growth.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/29/134675/laser-transport-international-predicts-profitable-growth.htmlLaser Transport International, the Hythe, Kent-based global freight and groupage specialist, is confident of achieving "some profitable growth" in 2009.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/22/134652/operators-misled-into-using-low-cost-training.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/22/134652/operators-misled-into-using-low-cost-training.htmlOperators are being misled into using low quality HGV driver training because there is no nationally recognised accreditation scheme for training companies, according to Sean Pargeter, director of EP Training Services.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/22/134651/maritime-unveils-strong-2008-figures.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/22/134651/maritime-unveils-strong-2008-figures.htmlContainer specialist Maritime Transport has unveiled a strong set of figures in its 2008 accounts with turnover rising by a quarter. However, it cautions that profitability this year will effectively be "eradicated" by the downturn.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134617/tdg-fleet-software-cuts-pilkingtons-costs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134617/tdg-fleet-software-cuts-pilkingtons-costs.htmlTDG believes fleet management software is playing a key role in helping it save £250,000 a year running the transport operation for Pilkington Building Products Europe. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134615/home-delivery-network-expands-services-into-ireland.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134615/home-delivery-network-expands-services-into-ireland.htmlHome Delivery Network (HDN) has started a partnership with Fastway Couriers to run a UK to Republic of Ireland service.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134607/wincanton-in-talks-over-cobra-beer-stock.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/17/134607/wincanton-in-talks-over-cobra-beer-stock.htmlWincanton is set to meet administrators and creditors of Cobra Beer, which went into administration in May, to settle a dispute over money raised from stock held to compensate for lost contractual earnings.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134602/lomas-wins-hanson-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134602/lomas-wins-hanson-deal.htmlBuxton, Derbyshire, operator Lomas Distribution has won a sizeable contract with block maker Hanson Thermalite to transport fly ash and lime into its three plants.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134603/allelys-transports-london-eye-capsules.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134603/allelys-transports-london-eye-capsules.htmlAllelys Heavy Haulage will be transporting the first upgraded London Eye capsule back to its home on the iconic landmark within the next couple of weeks, once engineers have carried out the finishing touches.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134591/driver-praises-sentencing-of-knife-offender.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134591/driver-praises-sentencing-of-knife-offender.htmlA lorry driver that was threatened at knife-point for his load, has praised the sentencing of the offender, which demonstrates that violent crime against hauliers will not be tolerated.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134592/newport-duo-turn-their-back-on-running-lorries.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/16/134592/newport-duo-turn-their-back-on-running-lorries.htmlA Newport operator forced to defend his repute following the liquidation of his family's haulage business says he has turned his back on running lorries in light of the recession.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134582/drivers-unhappy-at-sainsburys-50mph-limit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134582/drivers-unhappy-at-sainsburys-50mph-limit.htmlSainsbury's drivers have expressed scepticism at the company's decision to limit the speed of its lorries to 50mph.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134581/stobart-finishes-7m-site-refurb-for-nestl.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/14/134581/stobart-finishes-7m-site-refurb-for-nestl.htmlEddie Stobart has completed the £7m refurbishment of its warehousing and distribution centre in Leicestershire, which it operates for Nestlé.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/10/134565/cert-secures-brown-brothers-wine-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/10/134565/cert-secures-brown-brothers-wine-deal.htmlCert Octavian has won a five-year contract to carry out road transport and storage for Australian wine producer Brown Brothers.Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/10/134564/c-butt-wins-multi-million-pound-netto-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/10/134564/c-butt-wins-multi-million-pound-netto-deal.htmlLogistics firm C Butt has won a "multi-million-pound" five-year contract with supermarket chain Netto.Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134560/caveman-suspended-by-fortec.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134560/caveman-suspended-by-fortec.htmlPallet network Fortec has suspended Caveman Consultants, which trades as The Logistix Group (TLG), from its network following the first day of the public inquiry.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134548/mcdowell-granted-scottish-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134548/mcdowell-granted-scottish-o-licence.htmlKeighley, West Yorks haulier R McDowell Distribution's bid to expand north of the border (MT 26 Feb) has been successful after it was granted a Scottish O-licence last week.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134550/acumen-buys-auto-uk-logistics.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/09/134550/acumen-buys-auto-uk-logistics.htmlAcumen Logistics Group has bought Auto UK Logistics from its owner Malcolm Daffron. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134547/tdg-wins-wilson-james-4pl-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134547/tdg-wins-wilson-james-4pl-contract.htmlTDG has agreed to run a fourth-party logistics (4PL) operation for construction logistics provider Wilson James - following similar deals with Aggregate Industries and Corus. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134538/related-east-mids-hauliers-put-into-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/08/134538/related-east-mids-hauliers-put-into-administration.htmlTwo related haulage companies called Regionport, based in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, have been put into administration by a finance specialist that had supplied much of their recent funding.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/04/134528/citysprint-wins-schoolbook-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/04/134528/citysprint-wins-schoolbook-deal.htmlCitySprint has won a three-year contract to deliver books to schools across Cambridgeshire.Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/03/134526/maidens-will-save-miles-with-new-2m-headquarters.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/09/03/134526/maidens-will-save-miles-with-new-2m-headquarters.htmlA Shropshire haulier believes it will reduce its road miles by 20,000 per year when it moves to its new £2m headquarters in 2010.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:06:00 GMT