http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbThu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 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/2010/03/10/135741/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/2010/03/10/135745/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/2010/03/09/135732/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/2010/03/09/135731/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/2010/03/08/135689/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/2010/03/05/135715/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/2010/03/05/135713/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/2010/03/05/135709/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/2010/03/04/135698/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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135696/asda-targets-no-cost-volume-increase.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135696/asda-targets-no-cost-volume-increase.htmlAsda distribution to handle more volume but keep costs flat Asda's distribution operation will handle 4% more volume...Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135697/new-body-for-the-used-vehicle-market.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135697/new-body-for-the-used-vehicle-market.htmlA new trade body, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA), has been set up to raise standards and lobby on behalf of the second-hand truck and van market. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135695/cv-show-expected-to-return-in-2011.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135695/cv-show-expected-to-return-in-2011.htmlThe major truck and van manufacturers are expected make a return to the NEC in 2011 at the Commercial Vehicle Show.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135685/fbp-advice-packs-available-at-cv-operator-show.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135685/fbp-advice-packs-available-at-cv-operator-show.htmlFreight Best Practice (FBP), funded by the Department for Transport, will issue three operator packs at the CV Operator Show in April in order to help companies improve their performance. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135686/av-dawson-invests-in-new-crane.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135686/av-dawson-invests-in-new-crane.htmlMiddlesbrough-based multimodal haulier AV Dawson has purchased a £1.8m crane in order to help boost its grain distribution business.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135684/government-defends-no-vignette-decision.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135684/government-defends-no-vignette-decision.htmlThe government has defended its decision not to introduce a vignette to tax foreign lorries entering the UK, claiming it does not offer value for money, and would be too complex.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135683/reading-lez-will-target-just-560-lorries.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135683/reading-lez-will-target-just-560-lorries.htmlReading Borough Council is being accused of wasting government money after it was forced to admit that its £59m plan for a low-emission zone (LEZ) will target just 560 lorries.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135681/fleet-operators-urged-to-enter-mt-awards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135681/fleet-operators-urged-to-enter-mt-awards.htmlWith just weeks to go before the closing date to enter the Motor Transport Awards, fleet operators are being urged to put forward their top driver for the new Fleet Driver of the Year award.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135682/cycle-superhighways-come-under-fire.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135682/cycle-superhighways-come-under-fire.htmlTransport for London's (TfL) plan to construct a series of 'cycle superhighways' has come under fire from the Brewery Logistics Group (BLG), as it believes it will impinge on its members' deliveries.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135680/turnover-drops-at-massey-wilcox.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135680/turnover-drops-at-massey-wilcox.htmlMassey Wilcox has blamed the exit of a major customer combined with the effects of the economic downturn for an increased loss and a dip in turnover.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135669/k+n-looks-for-acquisitive-and-organic-growth-in-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135669/k+n-looks-for-acquisitive-and-organic-growth-in-2010.htmlKuehne + Nagel (K+N) says it is looking to improve volumes and prices in its road and rail business through a combination of "organic and acquisitive" growth.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135678/gist-takes-over-gs-international.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135678/gist-takes-over-gs-international.htmlLogistics firm Gist has taken over temperature-controlled transport specialist G&S International.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/01/135640/fta-unveils-lobbying-agenda-for-election.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/01/135640/fta-unveils-lobbying-agenda-for-election.htmlThe FTA will today (1 March) unveil its manifesto for the forthcoming election, urging politicians to stop treating the road transport industry as a cash cow and work more closely with industry leaders.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/01/135663/stobart-sells-tesco-dc-for-61m.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/01/135663/stobart-sells-tesco-dc-for-61m.htmlStobart Group is to sell its 528,000ft2 distribution centre in Widnes - which is set to be the new northern distribution centre for Tesco's fresh operations - to Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) for £61m.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135659/credit-card-option-for-severn-bridge-tolls.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135659/credit-card-option-for-severn-bridge-tolls.htmlThe government plans to allow drivers using the River Severn crossings to pay tolls by credit or debit card.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135651/crunch-time-for-vosa-as-atfs-go-live.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135651/crunch-time-for-vosa-as-atfs-go-live.htmlVOSA chief executive Alastair Peoples says "customers will vote with their wheels" in terms of where they take their vehicles to be tested now that the first Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) has launched.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135654/tory-mp-wants-compulsory-fresnel-mirrors.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135654/tory-mp-wants-compulsory-fresnel-mirrors.html A Conservative MP has said he would press for the compulsory fitting of Fresnel mirrors, should the party win the forthcoming general election. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135647/vosa-campaign-a-success.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135647/vosa-campaign-a-success.htmlFive months on from the launch of our 'Stop the VOSA Closures' campaign, VOSA remains committed to our key demand of no more test station closures until viable, suitable alternatives are in place.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135639/trial-of-lorry-ban-signage-in-hertfordshire.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/26/135639/trial-of-lorry-ban-signage-in-hertfordshire.htmlHertfordshire Police has admitted that the existing 7.5-tonne St Albans lorry ban has proved "complex" and "extremely difficult to enforce".Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/25/135637/roadworks-in-dover-set-to-cause-disruption-for-drivers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/25/135637/roadworks-in-dover-set-to-cause-disruption-for-drivers.htmlWork to install new road signs and to paint road markings is set to cause disruption for drivers around the port of Dover.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/25/135630/out-of-the-recession-into-an-election.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/25/135630/out-of-the-recession-into-an-election.htmlHow should the next government help the transport industry? CM's latest Trucking Britain Out Of Recession reveals some of the key points.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/25/135629/ab-texel-buys-john-m-allen.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/25/135629/ab-texel-buys-john-m-allen.htmlAB Texel Group has bought Lincolnshire haulage firm John M Allen for an undisclosed amount. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/24/135618/follow-the-fire-engine-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/24/135618/follow-the-fire-engine-appeal.htmlHGV driver trainers are being sought to help provide training for a team of 23 friends who are attempting to achieve Guinness World Record status by circumnavigating the globe in a fire engine. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/24/135621/fedex-and-stobart-top-industry-brand-awareness.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/24/135621/fedex-and-stobart-top-industry-brand-awareness.htmlFexEx, Eddie Stobart and DHL are among the top brands in British business, according to the eighth Superbrands survey conducted by The Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA).Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/24/135631/lib-dems-open-to-persuasion-on-road-transport-policies.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/24/135631/lib-dems-open-to-persuasion-on-road-transport-policies.htmlThe Liberal Democrats have proposed a road pricing regime for users of motorways and dual carriageways, and insists that it recognises the pressures the haulage industry is operating under.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135612/caveman-clubbed-at-employment-tribunal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135612/caveman-clubbed-at-employment-tribunal.htmlA former driver at Thorburn Transport has been awarded more than £30,000 by an employment tribunal after it ruled he was unfairly dismissed by the firm's new owners, Caveman Consultants.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135614/big-freeze-brings-windscreen-misery.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135614/big-freeze-brings-windscreen-misery.htmlThe plague of potholes that have affected drivers since the start of the winter has caused a massive jump in the number of damaged windscreens.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135615/city-link-invests-in-2.5m-north-west-hub.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135615/city-link-invests-in-2.5m-north-west-hub.htmlParcel firm City Link has celebrated its return to the black with a £2.5m investment in a new regional hub, as it looks to cement its new-found profitability in 2010.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135610/ricardo-launches-biodiesel-consortium.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135610/ricardo-launches-biodiesel-consortium.htmlRicardo has announced the formation of a consortium to evaluate the impact of biofuels on current and future light-duty engine technologies. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135607/industry-not-consulted-over-reading-lez.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135607/industry-not-consulted-over-reading-lez.htmlReading Borough Council's bid for almost £59m of government money to create a low-emission zone (LEZ) has come as a bolt from the blue, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) says.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135601/m6-toll-prices-to-rise-next-month.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135601/m6-toll-prices-to-rise-next-month.htmlAny hauliers still running on the M6 Toll road to beat congestion may opt for other routes from next month because prices are to be hiked up to £10 per journey.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135603/pay-and-conditions-survey-needs-your-views.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/23/135603/pay-and-conditions-survey-needs-your-views.htmlHaulage and logistics firms have until Friday 26 February to participate in the 10th annual 'Pay and conditions in road transport' survey from Incomes Data Services (IDS).Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/22/135599/daf-trucks-appoints-new-ceo.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/22/135599/daf-trucks-appoints-new-ceo.htmlDAF Trucks N.V., the parent company of DAF's UK operation, has appointed Harrie Schippers as its new chief executive following the resignation of current director Aad Goudriaan. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/22/135597/trucknet-party-raises-over-1130-for-charity.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/22/135597/trucknet-party-raises-over-1130-for-charity.htmlEvery year, the users of the TruckNet UK forums gather in the West Midlands for a social evening and charity fund raiser.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/22/135604/oakland-wins-multi-million-pound-wholesale-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/22/135604/oakland-wins-multi-million-pound-wholesale-contract.htmlOakland International, the Redditch-based controlled-temperature specialist, has won a multi-million pound, two-year, contract with Landmark Wholesale.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135593/upn-invests-250000-in-hub-expansion.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135593/upn-invests-250000-in-hub-expansion.htmlUPN (United Pallet Network) has pumped £250,000 into expanding its hub to cope with an anticipated increase in volumes this year.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135595/reward-offered-after-lorry-stolen.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135595/reward-offered-after-lorry-stolen.htmlFather and son haulier Agar Transport is offering a substantial reward to anyone who can help retrieve a truck stolen from its premises on Wednesday 17 February.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135594/bridge-replacement-set-to-cause-delays.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135594/bridge-replacement-set-to-cause-delays.htmlA major bridge replacement project in West Yorkshire is set to cause more road delays for hauliers. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135589/pall-ex-reports-49-fall-in-pre-tax-profit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/19/135589/pall-ex-reports-49-fall-in-pre-tax-profit.htmlPall-Ex experienced a pre-tax profit fall of almost 50%, while turnover rose 14.7% for the year ended 31 January 2009.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/18/135588/tpn-looks-for-new-scottish-member.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/18/135588/tpn-looks-for-new-scottish-member.htmlPallet network TPN is looking for a new member to cover the FK and KY postcodes in Scotland following the liquidation of former member Dedicated Express, which traded as DXL Distribution.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/18/135587/cap-launches-ev-sector-review.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/18/135587/cap-launches-ev-sector-review.htmlUsed price analyst CAP has undertaken a major review of the electric vehicle sector to establish future residual values for battery-powered vans. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/18/135585/haulier-of-the-year-to-represent-uk-in-european-contest.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/18/135585/haulier-of-the-year-to-represent-uk-in-european-contest.htmlThe winner of the Haulier of the Year title in the Motor Transport Awards 2010 will represent the UK in the European Transport Company of the Year contest next year – an added incentive to enter this coveted category.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/17/135574/vosa-pledges-no-further-station-closures.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/17/135574/vosa-pledges-no-further-station-closures.html VOSA has confirmed there are currently no further test stations earmarked for closure as the first Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) went live this week. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/17/135572/double-decker-loading-safety-poster-available.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/17/135572/double-decker-loading-safety-poster-available.htmlThe Association of Pallet Networks (APN) is working with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to devise a best-practice guide for loading double-deck trailers.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/17/135583/fuel-duty-rises-caused-inflation-spike-says-fta.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/17/135583/fuel-duty-rises-caused-inflation-spike-says-fta.htmlThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) has lambasted the government for causing a spike in inflation through successive increases in fuel tax.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135568/temporary-bridge-welcomed-by-cumbria-hauliers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135568/temporary-bridge-welcomed-by-cumbria-hauliers.htmlA temporary bridge that will allow trucks to cross the River Derwent in Workington for the first time since severe floods last November has been welcomed by haulage bosses in Cumbria. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135567/renault-to-showcase-new-vans-at-cv-operator-show.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135567/renault-to-showcase-new-vans-at-cv-operator-show.htmlRenault is set to showcase two new vans at the CV Operator Show in April at the NEC, Birmingham: the Kangoo van-maxi and the New Master, in both front- and rear-wheel drive guises.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135563/dft-drops-plans-for-quiet-delivery-certificate.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135563/dft-drops-plans-for-quiet-delivery-certificate.htmlThe Department for Transport(DfT) has dropped plans for hauliers to be certified if they can prove they can make quiet night-time deliveries, despite commissioning a report that found the idea attracted industry-wide support (CM 11 February).Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135564/deregulation-of-tacho-fees-will-hit-rural-operators.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135564/deregulation-of-tacho-fees-will-hit-rural-operators.htmlVOSA's plan to deregulate fees charged by Approved Tachograph Centres (ATCs) will push up prices for operators based in rural areas, warns the Freight Transport Association (FTA).Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135562/transport-secretary-backs-fta-carbon-reporting-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135562/transport-secretary-backs-fta-carbon-reporting-scheme.htmlLord Adonis, the Secretary of State for Transport, has backed the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) Logistics Carbon-Reduction Scheme (LCRS), which aims to find a universal method for operators to report, measure and reduce carbon emissions.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135570/rha-calls-for-fuel-duty-decoupling-ahead-of-budget.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135570/rha-calls-for-fuel-duty-decoupling-ahead-of-budget.htmlThe Road Haulage Association (RHA) has told the Treasury there needs to be a clear distinction between the way cars and trucks pay fuel duty following a pre-Budget meeting.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135573/seafield-logistics-sees-profit-and-turnover-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135573/seafield-logistics-sees-profit-and-turnover-rise.htmlSeafield Logistics says it is now moving in "the right direction" after revealing a rise in turnover and profit for the year ended 30 June 2009.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135578/pd-logistics-wins-chinese-beer-import-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/16/135578/pd-logistics-wins-chinese-beer-import-deal.htmlPD Logistics has won a contract with drinks manufacturer and distributor Halewood International to handle all imports of Tsingtao Beer from China.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135558/rha-urges-dft-to-link-ports-and-truck-parking-policies.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135558/rha-urges-dft-to-link-ports-and-truck-parking-policies.htmlThe government has failed to take into account the need for adequate and secure truck parking facilities in its policies for port development, according to the Road Haulage Association (RHA).Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135556/freight-best-practice-offers-45-for-owner-driver-opinions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135556/freight-best-practice-offers-45-for-owner-driver-opinions.htmlFreight Best Practice (FBP) is looking for owner-drivers and small fleet operators to help shape the future of the Department for Transport-funded initiative. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135557/gist-wins-vegetable-distribution-contract-with-manor-fresh.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135557/gist-wins-vegetable-distribution-contract-with-manor-fresh.htmlGist has won a logistics contract with potato and organic food firm Manor Fresh, in a deal that will see it move 2.75 million cases of fresh vegetables across the UK.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135566/committee-urges-treasury-to-keep-up-rail-investment.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/15/135566/committee-urges-treasury-to-keep-up-rail-investment.htmlThe Strategic Freight Network (SFN) has received a significant boost from a transport select committee report into rail investment, which, if achieved, will result in seven million lorry journeys being removed from the UK's roads every year.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/12/135551/port-of-felixstowe-makes-vbs-changes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/12/135551/port-of-felixstowe-makes-vbs-changes.htmlThe Port of Felixstowe is making changes to its vehicle booking system (VBS) as of Sunday 14 February in a bid to relieve congestion for hauliers arriving on site.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/11/135544/one-minute-interview-darren-payne-renault-uk.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/11/135544/one-minute-interview-darren-payne-renault-uk.htmlThe CV Operator Show will be the first time in two years that the whole transport industry has come together to showcase the latest innovations in vehicle technology. But it will also be a great networking event, giving operators chance to meet up with suppliers old and new.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/11/135541/vauxhall-to-axe-more-than-500-uk-jobs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/11/135541/vauxhall-to-axe-more-than-500-uk-jobs.htmlVauxhall has announced it will cut more than than 500 jobs in the UK, including 369 at its van-building Luton, Bedfordshire factory, as its continues to reduce its cost base. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/11/135546/government-dismisses-fuel-duty-rebate-for-scottish-highlands.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/11/135546/government-dismisses-fuel-duty-rebate-for-scottish-highlands.htmlThe government has dismissed a proposal for a fuel duty rebate in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland because it would be "contrary to the principles of the UK tax system".Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/10/135534/cartwright-to-expand-trailer-rental-operation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/10/135534/cartwright-to-expand-trailer-rental-operation.htmlCheshire-based trailer manufacturer Cartwright will open two more sites in the East of the UK in the next six months to meet growing demand in the rental market. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/10/135527/fortec-nets-new-members-and-volume-boost.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/10/135527/fortec-nets-new-members-and-volume-boost.htmlPallet network Fortec remains confident of growth after winning new members on the back of a six-figure IT investment.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/10/135536/ramsgate-to-ostend-ferry-service-launched.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/10/135536/ramsgate-to-ostend-ferry-service-launched.htmlLD Lines and Transeuropa Ferries are to run a Ramsgate-Ostend freight and passenger service together from 15 March.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135523/truck-crime-debate-kicks-off.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135523/truck-crime-debate-kicks-off.htmlA truck crime police officer has refused to back away from his attitude towards overnight truck parking in lay-bys.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135518/govt-looks-at-quiet-delivery-certification-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135518/govt-looks-at-quiet-delivery-certification-scheme.htmlA nationwide certification scheme to prove hauliers are quiet enough to make night-time deliveries is being investigated by the government.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135521/trucks-destroyed-in-depot-blazes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135521/trucks-destroyed-in-depot-blazes.htmlTwo separate fires at hauliers' yards are being investigated by police after a number of trucks were written off.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135526/vosa-no-permanent-inspection-facilities-at-port-of-liverpool.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135526/vosa-no-permanent-inspection-facilities-at-port-of-liverpool.htmlVOSA has admitted that it does not have permanent vehicle inspection facilities at the Port of Liverpool, after it emerged the agency was still barred from three other ports across the UK.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135530/labour-hints-at-future-fuel-duty-hikes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/09/135530/labour-hints-at-future-fuel-duty-hikes.htmlThe Labour Party could be planning a further increase in fuel duty should it win the general election later this year, as part of wider economic plans to reduce the UK's debt burden.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/05/135512/mps-call-for-driver-cpc-to-include-cycle-awareness-training.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/05/135512/mps-call-for-driver-cpc-to-include-cycle-awareness-training.htmlA total of 66 MPs have now signed an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for all HGV drivers to undertake a cycling awareness training course as part of the Driver CPC.Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/05/135508/sfl-revamps-apprenticeship-programme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/05/135508/sfl-revamps-apprenticeship-programme.htmlIndustry training council Skills for Logistics is revamping its apprenticeship...Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/05/135507/dsv-road-wins-ms-drinks-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/05/135507/dsv-road-wins-ms-drinks-contract.htmlDSV...Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/04/135503/truck-registrations-plummet.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/04/135503/truck-registrations-plummet.htmlTruck registrations in January plummeted 53.5%, the lowest monthly total in 18 years, as the overall CV market fell another 11.4%, according to the Society...Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135485/vosa-atf-contract-the-devil-behind-the-detail.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135485/vosa-atf-contract-the-devil-behind-the-detail.htmlA week on from the publication of VOSA's long-awaited contract for Authorised Testing Facilities, we wade through the document to flesh out the details.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135487/biodiesel-duty-saving-extended-until-2012.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135487/biodiesel-duty-saving-extended-until-2012.html Sustainable biodiesel tax break is extended for another two years ian.tonkin@rbi.co.uk The government has revealed it is to extend a 20p/litre...Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:18:00 GMT