http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbMon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/28/139795/industry-confident-fuel-duty-rise-will-be-axed.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/28/139795/industry-confident-fuel-duty-rise-will-be-axed.htmThe 3ppl increase in fuel duty planned for January is widely expected to be scrapped in tomorrow’s (29 November) Autum Statement, after a sustained campaign by the road transport industry. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139791/rise-in-crossings-from-uk-to-europe.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139791/rise-in-crossings-from-uk-to-europe.htmA total of 2.49 million goods vehicles travelled from Great Britain to mainland Europe in the 12 months to the third quarter of 2011 - 1% higher than the equivalent period last year. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139789/meps-target-trucks-for-20-emissions-cut-by-2020.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139789/meps-target-trucks-for-20-emissions-cut-by-2020.htmA new target to cut road transport CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020 has been voted through the European Parliament’s Transport Committee. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139790/skills-for-logistics-secures-future-funds.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139790/skills-for-logistics-secures-future-funds.htmSkills for Logistics (SfL) has been granted almost £4m of funding, securing its future for the next two years. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139788/drink-drivers-may-pay-up-to-250-for-rehabilitation.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139788/drink-drivers-may-pay-up-to-250-for-rehabilitation.htmFrom next year drink drivers may pay up to £250 for training courses designed to rehabilitate them once they have been convicted. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139787/woodside-wins-bmw-distribution-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139787/woodside-wins-bmw-distribution-deal.htmWoodside Motorfreight has won a three-year contract to deliver BMW and MINI cars throughout Ireland. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139785/potential-hgv-drivers-warned-about-fake-web-training.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139785/potential-hgv-drivers-warned-about-fake-web-training.htmA BBC TV programme has warned would-be HGV drivers of the dangers of fake web-based training companies claiming to offer a one-stop-shop for new drivers. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139784/hgv-crime-crackdown-in-north-yorkshire.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139784/hgv-crime-crackdown-in-north-yorkshire.htmPolice have launched a pre-Christmas campaign to combat thefts from trucks parked up in North Yorkshire. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139782/permanent-a14-lorry-park-planned.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139782/permanent-a14-lorry-park-planned.htmAn application to build a permanent truck stop off the A5199 next to junction one of the A14 has been submitted. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139776/gap-between-road-taxation-and-road-spending-must-be-cut.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139776/gap-between-road-taxation-and-road-spending-must-be-cut.htmThe Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has called on the government to close the gap between the UK’s high vehicle taxation and the actual amount spent each year on road maintenance. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139774/diabetes-awareness-campaign-launched-for-drivers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139774/diabetes-awareness-campaign-launched-for-drivers.htmAn education campaign has been launched to boost awareness around type-2 diabetes, so that professional drivers can seek help to effectively manage their condition. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139773/man-sign-up-for-cv-show-2012.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139773/man-sign-up-for-cv-show-2012.htmMost big vehicle manufacturers are throwing their weight behind the Commercial Vehicle Show next year, with MAN, Ford, Vauxhall, Renault and Citroen among those already signed up. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139772/a14-toll-road-costs-need-to-be-reasonable.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139772/a14-toll-road-costs-need-to-be-reasonable.htmThe industry has given a guarded response to reports that Chancellor George Osborne is keen to resurrect plans to ease congestion on the A14 by allowing the construction of a toll road.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139771/coalition-reckless-with-uk-road-safety-says-labour.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139771/coalition-reckless-with-uk-road-safety-says-labour.htmLabour has accused the coalition of being “reckless” when it comes to UK road safety, citing the decision to approve the trial of longer semi-trailers last month as indicative of the government’s stance on the issue. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139769/free-truck-crime-reduction-event.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139769/free-truck-crime-reduction-event.htmThe next free Truckwatch Northwest crime reduction event will take place in January at the University of Lancashire. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139764/recovery-hauliers-stage-a-go-slow-on-m25-in-protest-of-lez.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139764/recovery-hauliers-stage-a-go-slow-on-m25-in-protest-of-lez.htmHauliers in the recovery sector plan to carry out a go-slow protest on the M25 this afternoon (18 November) in order to raise awareness about the impact of the Low Emission Zone on their businesses. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139763/industry-warned-of-christmas-drivers-shortage.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139763/industry-warned-of-christmas-drivers-shortage.htmA driver agency is warning operators there may well be a shortage of agency staff during the peak Christmas period, as the lack of new blood entering the industry in recent years starts to bite. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139758/fta-welcomes-diabetic-driver-law-change.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139758/fta-welcomes-diabetic-driver-law-change.htmThe Freight Transport Association has welcomed changes to the law that allow drivers with insulin treated diabetes to apply for HGV licences. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139755/unite-says-long-hours-culture-is-putting-overworked-hgv-drivers-at-risk.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139755/unite-says-long-hours-culture-is-putting-overworked-hgv-drivers-at-risk.htmThe Unite union has accused road transport bosses of operating on “the edges of legality”, suggesting the industry’s long-hours culture is putting overworked drivers and other road users at risk. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139754/lewis-tankers-forecasts-return-to-profit-in-2011.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139754/lewis-tankers-forecasts-return-to-profit-in-2011.htmBulk tanker specialist Lewis Tankers posted a loss in 2010 but forecasts a return to profit this year having won new contracts and restructured its operations following a management buy-out. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139744/hackney-offers-free-driver-cpc-training-to-hgv-drivers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139744/hackney-offers-free-driver-cpc-training-to-hgv-drivers.htmHackney is offering free Driver CPC training for HGV drivers operating in the London borough, in an unusual bid to cut traffic accidents. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139743/forum-of-private-business-calls-for-fuel-price-cut.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139743/forum-of-private-business-calls-for-fuel-price-cut.htmEmployer’s group the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has backed calls to reduce the price of fuel, after yesterday’s debate on the topic in the House of Commons. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139740/mps-back-fairfueluk-motion.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139740/mps-back-fairfueluk-motion.htmA majority of MPs last night (Tuesday) backed a motion calling for the government to act now on crippling fuel prices. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139735/m5-crash-latest.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139735/m5-crash-latest.htmThe Highways Agency (HA) has defended reports in the national media about no fog warning signs for motorists prior to the 34-vehicle M5 pile-up on 4 November. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139734/dutch-driver-jailed-for-smuggling-2m-of-cocaine.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139734/dutch-driver-jailed-for-smuggling-2m-of-cocaine.htmA Dutch lorry driver has received a 10-year prison sentence after attempting to smuggle cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than £2m, into the UK. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139732/ukwa-launches-mentoring-scheme.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139732/ukwa-launches-mentoring-scheme.htmThe UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has launched a business mentoring scheme for supply chain executives targeted at smaller companies, who “may not have an obvious and qualified sounding board available to them”.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139730/government-must-freeze-fuel-duty-says-rha.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139730/government-must-freeze-fuel-duty-says-rha.htmThe government must freeze fuel-duty or face derailing the UK’s economic recovery, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139729/sainsburys-victim-of-cat-con-thefts.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139729/sainsburys-victim-of-cat-con-thefts.htmSainsbury’s has seen thieves targeted eight of its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter delivery vans, stealing all the catalytic converters and sat-nav systems.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139727/mt-awards-dont-miss-the-biggest-event-of-2012.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139727/mt-awards-dont-miss-the-biggest-event-of-2012.htmDue to the world’s largest sporting event taking place in London next summer, the date of the 2012 Motor Transport Awards has been brought forward a month with the ceremony taking place on Wednesday 13 June at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139724/nearly-half-of-operators-set-to-miss-driver-cpc-deadline.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139724/nearly-half-of-operators-set-to-miss-driver-cpc-deadline.htmThe Freight Transport Association says almost half of its members fear they’ll miss the Driver CPC deadline. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139720/cv-show-2012-ats-signs-up.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139720/cv-show-2012-ats-signs-up.htmATS Euromaster has signed up for next year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, saying the event represents a "major opportunity" to talk to fleets of all sizes. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139719/van-operators-urged-to-recheck-lez-compliance.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139719/van-operators-urged-to-recheck-lez-compliance.htmVan operators should double-check if their older vans will comply with the London LEZ rules from 3 January as it has become apparent that some makes of vans feature ‘early adopter’ technology that now renders them compliant. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139717/tesco-train-service-will-remove-40000-truck-journeys-annually.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139717/tesco-train-service-will-remove-40000-truck-journeys-annually.htmTesco has launched a new rail freight service from Daventry to Thurrock which it says will help remove 40,000 lorries from the roads each year.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139714/supply-chains-face-public-scrutiny.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139714/supply-chains-face-public-scrutiny.htmOvercoming the cost challenge’ was the overall theme of yesterday’s (8 November) IGD Summit 2011, featuring speakers from major supermarkets' logistics operations and suppliers, and the UK’s supply chains should be well-placed to embrace this industry-wide problem.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139712/uks-bid-to-defeat-4m-trailer-height-receives-iru-backing.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139712/uks-bid-to-defeat-4m-trailer-height-receives-iru-backing.htmThe International Road Transport Union has demonstrated its continuing support for the UK’s fight against a mandatory 4m single-trailer height by urging European Commissioners to think again. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139709/operators-remain-unsure-about-impact-of-olympic-route-network.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139709/operators-remain-unsure-about-impact-of-olympic-route-network.htmWith just eight months to go until the London Olympics, almost half of road freight operators still have little or no knowledge of how the Olympic Route Network (ORN) will affect them, according to a new survey. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139707/hgv-driver-sleep-disorder-petition-hits-800-mark.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139707/hgv-driver-sleep-disorder-petition-hits-800-mark.htmA petition to make haulage companies acknowledge the dangers caused by drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea has received almost 800 signatures. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139706/stobart-driver-killed-in-bridge-accident.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139706/stobart-driver-killed-in-bridge-accident.htmA Stobart Group driver has died following an accident where the lorry he was driving fell from a bridge onto the westbound carriageway of the M56. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139701/fairfueluk-urges-operators-to-lobby-mps.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139701/fairfueluk-urges-operators-to-lobby-mps.htmThe organisers of the FairFuelUK (FFUK) campaign have called on operators and the public alike to contact their local MP and make sure they attend next week’s fuel duty debate in Parliament. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139700/two-lorry-drivers-confirmed-among-m5-crash-fatalities.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139700/two-lorry-drivers-confirmed-among-m5-crash-fatalities.htmTwo truck drivers have been confirmed among the seven fatalities from Friday’s (4 November) 34-strong vehicle pile-up on the M5 in Somerset.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139698/ats-euromaster-signs-up-to-exhibit-at-the-commercial-vehicle-show-2012.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139698/ats-euromaster-signs-up-to-exhibit-at-the-commercial-vehicle-show-2012.htmATS Euromaster has signed up for next year’s Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show, saying the event represents a "major opportunity" to talk to fleets of all sizes. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139696/truck-registrations-continue-to-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139696/truck-registrations-continue-to-rise.htmTruck registrations continued their upward trend in October: up 33% year-on-year to 4,210, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the rolling year, truck registrations increased 28.3% to 40,710. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139695/cartwright-chairman-alan-cartwright-passes-away.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139695/cartwright-chairman-alan-cartwright-passes-away.htmCartwright chairman Alan Cartwright has died. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/03/139692/fta-ups-the-pressure-on-ec-to-stop-4m-trailer-height-limit.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/03/139692/fta-ups-the-pressure-on-ec-to-stop-4m-trailer-height-limit.htmThe Freight Transport Association is ratcheting up the pressure on UK and European politicians alike, with plans for a rally in Brussels, as fears grow that a 4m trailer height will be foisted on UK hauliers. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/03/139691/plans-to-extend-olympic-games-fines-beyond-orn-attacked-by-industry.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/03/139691/plans-to-extend-olympic-games-fines-beyond-orn-attacked-by-industry.htmPlans to extend a £200 parking fine beyond the Olympic Route Network (ORN) next year have been condemned by trade associations. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139689/aggregate-industries-defers-subbies-december-payments-until-january.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139689/aggregate-industries-defers-subbies-december-payments-until-january.htmSubcontractors at Aggregate Industries will not be paid in December for the second year in the row after what the construction materials giant describes as “unprecedented difficult operating conditions”.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139688/zero-tolerance-drink-drive-limit-comes-into-operation-in-ireland.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139688/zero-tolerance-drink-drive-limit-comes-into-operation-in-ireland.htmProfessional drivers in the Republic of Ireland are now subject to a “zero tolerance” drink-drive limit. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139683/contract-for-first-managed-motorway-in-the-west-of-england-awarded.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139683/contract-for-first-managed-motorway-in-the-west-of-england-awarded.htmA scheme to create the first “managed motorway” in the west of England has begun earnest with the awarding of an £88.6m contract. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139684/fairfueluk-secures-fuel-duty-debate-in-parliament-on-15-november.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139684/fairfueluk-secures-fuel-duty-debate-in-parliament-on-15-november.htmA debate on the crippling price of fuel will be held on 15 November in the main chamber of the House of Commons, FairFuelUK has confirmed. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139681/dartford-crossing-number-one-pinch-point-for-kent-hauliers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139681/dartford-crossing-number-one-pinch-point-for-kent-hauliers.htmThe most costly congestion pinch-point for hauliers operating from Kent is far and away the Dartford Crossing, according to a new survey. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139675/truck-diesel-spill-closes-m25-at-junction-8.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139675/truck-diesel-spill-closes-m25-at-junction-8.htmA truck diesel spill following collision with a barrier has closed the main carriageway at junction 8 of the M25 (Reigate) and is causing serve disruption on the motorway. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139680/fairfueluks-push-for-parliamentary-debate-receives-10000-emails-of-support.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139680/fairfueluks-push-for-parliamentary-debate-receives-10000-emails-of-support.htmFairFuelUK head Peter Carroll has thanked supporters for a fantastic response to the campaign’s call for action, which has seen MPs with emails calling for an immediate debate on the price of fuel. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139676/wincanton-extends-relationship-with-muller.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139676/wincanton-extends-relationship-with-muller.htmWincanton has renewed its contract with yogurt manufacturer Mϋller, taking the relationship into its 20th year. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/28/139669/fairfueluk-slams-government-over-failure-to-debate-high-fuel-prices.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/28/139669/fairfueluk-slams-government-over-failure-to-debate-high-fuel-prices.htmFairFuelUK (FFUK) has slammed the government over its failure to debate the high price of fuel in parliament, despite the FFUK e-petition achieving the required 100,000 signatures on 30 September. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139666/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-in-drivers-on-the-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139666/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-in-drivers-on-the-rise.htmUp to a tenth of HGV drivers aged between 35 and 65 could have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a sleeping disorder expert.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139665/bucks-freight-quality-partnership-launched.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139665/bucks-freight-quality-partnership-launched.htmA Buckinghamshire-based Freight Quality Partnership (FQP) has been set up in order to understand the problems faced by hauliers and avoid introducing HGV bans and Lorry Watch schemes.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139662/hire-and-reward-volumes-up-16.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139662/hire-and-reward-volumes-up-16.htmThe amount of goods moved by hire and reward operators in 2010 increased by 16%, while own-account operators saw an increase in volume of 3%.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139660/owens-road-services-welcomes-welsh-road-spending.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139660/owens-road-services-welcomes-welsh-road-spending.htmOwens (Road Services) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s decision to spend £150m on dualling the Heads of the Valley section of the A465. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139652/got-an-olympic-question-ask-tfl.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139652/got-an-olympic-question-ask-tfl.htmBetween now and next summer, Transport for London (TfL) is going to provide Commercial Motor and Motor Transport with regular updates ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139649/stva-posts-73-profit-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139649/stva-posts-73-profit-rise.htmBristol-based car transporter specialist STVA UK has posted a 73% increase in profit after winning a lucrative contract with a new customer. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139642/recovery-operators-negotiate-lez-exemption.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139642/recovery-operators-negotiate-lez-exemption.htmWith just weeks to go before London recovery operators are forced to comply with the Low Emission Zone a last ditch attempt to make mayor Boris Johnson agree to an exemption is underway.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139639/do-you-expect-the-christmas-peak-to-come-early-this-year.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139639/do-you-expect-the-christmas-peak-to-come-early-this-year.htmWhat was the most positive thing to happen to your business in Q3? How did volumes and profit in Q3 compare with your forecast? What are your expectations for volumes and profit in Q4? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139635/free-freight-crime-workship-in-bristol.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139635/free-freight-crime-workship-in-bristol.htmHauliers wanting to find out more about the impact of freight crime on their businesses, and learn about police initiatives to tackle the problem are urged to attend a free workshop in Bristol on Wednesday 26 October.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139633/catalytic-converter-thefts-increase.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139633/catalytic-converter-thefts-increase.htmVan drivers in the West Midlands have been warned to be on guard for metal thieves, who are targeting catalytic converters.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139630/want-to-sell-more-trucks.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139630/want-to-sell-more-trucks.htmCommercial Motor is hosting four roadshows next month for both new and existing classified advertisers to explain how it can help them sell more used trucks. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139626/seafield-wins-saga-shipping-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139626/seafield-wins-saga-shipping-deal.htmSeafield Logistics has been awarded a warehousing and distribution contract with Saga Shipping Company to support a cruise ship re-fit project in Italy. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139625/kammac-introduces-tate-and-lyle-trailer-livery.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139625/kammac-introduces-tate-and-lyle-trailer-livery.htmKammac has introduced a new trailer livery to mark its partnership with Tate and Lyle Sugars. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139618/ukba-seize-drugs-haul-from-lorry-at-felixstowe.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139618/ukba-seize-drugs-haul-from-lorry-at-felixstowe.htmEcstasy and cannabis worth an estimated £2.9m has been seized from a lorry arriving at the Port of Felixstowe. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139617/foreign-haulier-caught-with-largest-ever-stowaway-find.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139617/foreign-haulier-caught-with-largest-ever-stowaway-find.htmA foreign haulier has been hit with a £5,000 fine following the largest-ever stowaway find at a North-East port. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139616/drivers-urged-to-swap-paper-licences-for-photocards.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139616/drivers-urged-to-swap-paper-licences-for-photocards.htmTruck drivers holding a British paper driving licence are urged to exchange it for a photocard licence, enabling them to receive their driver qualification card (DQC) free of charge. The DQC proves that a driver holds the relevant CPC qualification.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139615/hungarian-driver-fined-and-imprisoned-for-drivers-hours-breaches.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139615/hungarian-driver-fined-and-imprisoned-for-drivers-hours-breaches.htmA Hungarian lorry driver has been fined £2,500 and sentenced to four days in prison for producing false documents and exceeding drivers’ hours regulations.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139613/greening-new-secretary-of-state-for-transport.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139613/greening-new-secretary-of-state-for-transport.htmJustine Greening, MP Putney, Roehampton and Southfields, has been appointed as Secretary of State for Transport. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139603/sutton-and-son-st-helens-reveals-profit-drop.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139603/sutton-and-son-st-helens-reveals-profit-drop.htmSutton and Son (St Helens) has blamed a combination of rising fuel costs, strong competitive pressure on margins and the exceptionally bad weather last winter for a drop in profit. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139612/mercedes-benz-sprinter-thefts-on-the-up.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139612/mercedes-benz-sprinter-thefts-on-the-up.htmDrivers of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are warned to be on guard following an increase in thefts from the north Birmingham area. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139611/three-red-diesel-plants-discovered-in-northern-ireland.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139611/three-red-diesel-plants-discovered-in-northern-ireland.htmSome 6,000 litres of illicit fuel and equipment have been removed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) from three illegal diesel laundering plants in County Down and County Armagh. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/14/139602/crisp-malting-group-wins-truck-stop-bid.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/14/139602/crisp-malting-group-wins-truck-stop-bid.htmCrisp Maltings Group has won its bid to build a new truck park for 25 vehicles at a site in Norfolk. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139591/uk-may-face-sanctions-for-not-enforcing-wtd.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139591/uk-may-face-sanctions-for-not-enforcing-wtd.htmThe UK could face sanctions from Europe after failing to bring owner-drivers within the scope of the Working Time Directive. Penalties can include unlimited fines.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139590/truck-drivers-could-face-in-cab-breathalysers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139590/truck-drivers-could-face-in-cab-breathalysers.htmTrucks could be fitted with 'alcolocks' to prevent inebriated drivers beginning a journey, following a vote by the European Parliament on road safety measures. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139589/royal-mail-a-top-performer-in-new-parcel-survey.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139589/royal-mail-a-top-performer-in-new-parcel-survey.htmRoyal Mail has received a perfect score from customers in regards rarely damaging parcels, according to a new survey. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139588/new-ec-proposals-stick-to-4m-trailer-height.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139588/new-ec-proposals-stick-to-4m-trailer-height.htmThe European Commission is refusing to budge from its proposal to limit new-build trailer height to 4m. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139587/foreign-truckers-owe-6.2m-in-lez-fines.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139587/foreign-truckers-owe-6.2m-in-lez-fines.htmForeign-registered HGVs owe Transport for London (TfL) more than £6m in unpaid fines for breaches of Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations since the environmental legislation was introduced in February 2008.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139582/fairfueluk-secures-parliamentary-debate-on-fuel-prices.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139582/fairfueluk-secures-parliamentary-debate-on-fuel-prices.htmFairFuelUK has successfully secured a full parliamentary debate on the issue of crippling fuel prices.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139580/longer-semi-trailer-trial-divides-road-transport-sector-opinion.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139580/longer-semi-trailer-trial-divides-road-transport-sector-opinion.htmThe Department for Transport’s decision to begin trialling 1,800 longer semi-trailers on UK roads from January of next year has reignited debate over whether longer vehicles are the way forward for the road transport industry. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139577/industry-views-on-longer-semi-trailer-trial-revealed-by-dft.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139577/industry-views-on-longer-semi-trailer-trial-revealed-by-dft.htmThe Department for Transport has given the go-ahead for a ten-year trial of semi-trailers. Roadtransport.com examines the consultation responses that influenced the decision. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139576/dft-gives-green-light-to-longer-semi-trailer-trial.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139576/dft-gives-green-light-to-longer-semi-trailer-trial.htmThe Department for Transport (DfT) has given the go-ahead for a ten-year trial of 900 semi-trailers at an increased length of 2.05 metres, as well as 900 trailers at an increase of 1 metre. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139567/waitrose-to-open-35m-dc-in-north-west.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139567/waitrose-to-open-35m-dc-in-north-west.htmWaitrose has revealed plans to build a £35m RDC in Chorley, Lancs, which will create up to 600 warehouse, driver, catering and office jobs.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139565/profit-static-but-turnover-increases-at-saints-transport.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139565/profit-static-but-turnover-increases-at-saints-transport.htmAirfreight specialist Saints Transport has revealed static profit levels but an increase in revenue in its latest set of accounts. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/04/139556/funding-confirmed-for-new-mersey-bridge.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/04/139556/funding-confirmed-for-new-mersey-bridge.htmThe government has pledged £470m towards the cost of building a second bridge across the River Mersey between Runcorn and Widnes.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139557/transport-sector-insolvencies-increase-by-10.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139557/transport-sector-insolvencies-increase-by-10.htmThe number of transport sector insolvencies increased by nearly 10% in August 2011 compared with the same month in 2010, with 57 company collapses - up on last year’s 52. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139552/fairfueluk-petition-reaches-100000-target.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139552/fairfueluk-petition-reaches-100000-target.htmOver the weekend the FairFuelUK government e-petition reached its target of 100,000 signatures, guaranteeing a full Parliamentary debate on the high cost of fuel.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/01/139548/hgv-accident-levels-drop.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/01/139548/hgv-accident-levels-drop.htmAlmost 6,400 HGVs were involved in accidents and collisions that led to the police having to attend the scene last year. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139550/dhl-express-delivers-raindance-film-festival-logistics.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139550/dhl-express-delivers-raindance-film-festival-logistics.htmDHL Express delivered more than 250 films from all over the world yesterday (29 September) in time for the Raindance Film Festival 2011.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139545/van-driver-killed-a66-eastbound-appeal-for-witnesses.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139545/van-driver-killed-a66-eastbound-appeal-for-witnesses.htmPolice are appealing for any lorry drivers that may have witnessed a multi-vehicle accident on Wednesday 2 February, between 5am and 6.45am, in the Bowes Moor Hotel area.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139540/network-rail-reveals-plan-to-cut-the-number-of-lorries-on-uk-roads.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139540/network-rail-reveals-plan-to-cut-the-number-of-lorries-on-uk-roads.htmNetwork Rail has revealed plans to increase rail freight capacity by 30%, measured in freight tonne kms, in a bid to remove lorries from the UK’s roads. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139539/new-regional-director-joins-fortec.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139539/new-regional-director-joins-fortec.htmEx City Link regional director Tony Tompkins has joined pallet network Fortec as network director. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139537/fuel-siphoning-spate-hits-surrey.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139537/fuel-siphoning-spate-hits-surrey.htmSurrey Police are urging hauliers to remain vigilant following a spate of fuel thefts from HGVs inside business compounds.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/28/139532/cumbrian-hauliers-warned-lez-changes-will-affect-them.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/28/139532/cumbrian-hauliers-warned-lez-changes-will-affect-them.htmHauliers as far a field as Cumbria have been warned that changes to the London Low Emission Zone will affect their fleets. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/28/139530/hoyer-says-uk-is-a-less-attractive-market.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/28/139530/hoyer-says-uk-is-a-less-attractive-market.htmHoyer UK says changes to global distribution patterns make Britain a less attractive place for the transportation of bulk chemicals than in the past.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139527/fta-criticises-dartford-crossing-toll-hike-plans.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139527/fta-criticises-dartford-crossing-toll-hike-plans.htmThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) has described plans to increase the cost for trucks of using the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing by almost double as “premature”. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139526/wiltshire-launches-lorry-watch-scheme.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139526/wiltshire-launches-lorry-watch-scheme.htmThe proposed introduction of an HGV ban in Bath has prompted neighbouring county Wiltshire to launch a Lorry Watch scheme amid fears that it will be deluged with displaced vehiclesTue, 27 Sep 2011 10:02:00 GMT