http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbTue, 09 Feb 2010 10:59:00 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/2010/02/05/135512/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 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135490/logistics-firms-sought-for-quiet-delivery-trials.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135490/logistics-firms-sought-for-quiet-delivery-trials.htmlThe FTA, with the Noise Abatement Society and the Department for Transport, is inviting retailers and logistics firms to take part in a Quiet Deliveries Demonstration Scheme.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135480/surrey-county-council-proposes-set-routes-for-hgvs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135480/surrey-county-council-proposes-set-routes-for-hgvs.htmlA Surrey waste and aggregates business says the council's plan to divert lorries onto "preferred routes" will waste time and fuel, and lead to more congested roads.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135477/steel-still-a-target-for-thieves.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135477/steel-still-a-target-for-thieves.htmlWest Mercia Police has issued a warning that steel is still a hot target for thieves following the theft of a trailer belonging to West Midlands-based A Hingley Transport from a customer's site.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135489/vosa-still-barred-from-three-uk-ports.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/02/135489/vosa-still-barred-from-three-uk-ports.htmlThree UK ports continue to prevent VOSA from carrying out vehicle inspections.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/01/135474/guest-trucks-to-exhibit-at-cv-operator-show.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/01/135474/guest-trucks-to-exhibit-at-cv-operator-show.htmlThe 2010 CV Operator Show is not just about selling trucks for Midlands Iveco dealer Guest Trucks - it is also about selling the services it can provide for trucks.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/01/135469/calling-all-women-drivers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/01/135469/calling-all-women-drivers.htmlFemale truck drivers wishing to enter the Commercial Driver of the Year category of the MAN Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have just nine days to get their entries in - the deadline is 5pm on 10 February. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/01/135468/train-to-gain-slammed-by-mps.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/02/01/135468/train-to-gain-slammed-by-mps.htmlA government training scheme set up to help hauliers boost the skills of their workers has been savaged by MPs for setting over-ambitious targets and then turning firms away when it went £50m into the red.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/29/135467/john-mack-haulage-uk-to-close-doors.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/29/135467/john-mack-haulage-uk-to-close-doors.htmlJohn Mack (Haulage) UK, the pre-pack successor to similarly named Norfolk transport firm John Mack (Haulage), will cease trading this afternoon, Roadtransport.com can reveal.Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/28/135461/tm-logistics-plays-host-to-prospective-mp.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/28/135461/tm-logistics-plays-host-to-prospective-mp.htmlTM Logistics (TML) has become the first company to take part in the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) initiative to bring together transport companies and prospective MPs to increase parliamentary understanding of the industry.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/28/135462/reed-boardall-transport-posts-loss-but-cold-storage-arm-flourishes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/28/135462/reed-boardall-transport-posts-loss-but-cold-storage-arm-flourishes.htmlFrozen food storage and distribution firm Reed Boardall Transport has posted a loss in its latest accounts, despite what the company describes as "an improvement in its fortunes" since the beginning of last year.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/28/135455/bodybuilder-linktip-enters-voluntary-liquidation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/28/135455/bodybuilder-linktip-enters-voluntary-liquidation.htmlThe founder of West Midlands-based CV bodybuilder LinkTip, has revealed his pain at seeing the business go into liquidation.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:06:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135450/renault-trucks-offers-fuel-saving-training.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135450/renault-trucks-offers-fuel-saving-training.htmlRenault Trucks UK managing director Laurent Farman has confirmed that, short of a the Sterling/Euro exchange rate undergoing a miraculous realignment, new truck prices will have to rise by at least 15%-20% when the market begins to recover. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135448/first-firms-sign-up-to-vosa-atf-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135448/first-firms-sign-up-to-vosa-atf-contract.htmlVOSA's long-awaited contract for Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) has been published this week, with Scania, TruckEast and Wincanton the first to sign up.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135446/trailer-firms-clash-over-design-rights.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135446/trailer-firms-clash-over-design-rights.htmlTwo trailer manufacturers appear to be at loggerheads over an alleged patent infringement on a new slope-fronted curtainsider being trialled by a south Wales haulier.Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135443/stan-robinson-committed-to-longer-heavier-vehicles.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135443/stan-robinson-committed-to-longer-heavier-vehicles.htmlStafford-based Stan Robinson says it is "as committed as ever" to getting its longer, heavier vehicle (LHV) onto the road, and is looking for investment from any organisation interested in the concept. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135444/port-of-dover-moves-closer-to-privatisation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/27/135444/port-of-dover-moves-closer-to-privatisation.htmlThe Port of Dover has moved one step closer to privatisation in a move that could see better ro-ro facilities for operators using the port. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/26/135431/wiltshire-lorry-parks-future-hangs-in-balance.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/26/135431/wiltshire-lorry-parks-future-hangs-in-balance.htmlA lorry park in Wiltshire could be closed or relocated following a meeting with local residents tonight (25 January).Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135426/operation-stack-solution-no-closer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135426/operation-stack-solution-no-closer.htmlA permanent lorry parking solution for hauliers caught up in Operation Stack on the M20 in Kent is no closer to being resolved, two years after a preferred site was announced.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135427/roads-fail-to-deny-christmas-cheer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135427/roads-fail-to-deny-christmas-cheer.htmlJanuary's Trucking Britain Out Of Recession focused on snow, Christmas volumes and too powerful customers.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135411/fta-urges-government-to-prioritise-port-policy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135411/fta-urges-government-to-prioritise-port-policy.htmlThe FTA has warned MPs that the UK supply chain could face "increased costs, delays and uncertainty" unless the government delivers an integrated policy on port development.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135428/fta-launches-scottish-supply-chain-forum.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135428/fta-launches-scottish-supply-chain-forum.htmlThe inaugural meeting of the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) Scottish Supply Chain Forum (SSCF) will be held tomorrow, with a keynote speech by the Scottish Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change, Stewart Stephenson.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135434/eurotunnel-rail-freight-falls-are-not-our-fault.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/25/135434/eurotunnel-rail-freight-falls-are-not-our-fault.htmlEuroTunnel, operator of the Channel Tunnel, has defended itself against accusations that rules governing the tunnel's use have stifled the growth of rail freight in the UK and across mainland Europe.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/22/135422/carroll-requests-fuel-duty-early-day-motion.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/22/135422/carroll-requests-fuel-duty-early-day-motion.htmlIndustry campaigner Peter Carroll has requested that an Early Day Motion (EDM) be put down in Parliament calling for action to get a level playing field on fuel duty for UK hauliers. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/22/135417/haulage-bosses-urge-support-for-carroll.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/22/135417/haulage-bosses-urge-support-for-carroll.htmlTwo haulage bosses are urging operators to support the bid by Peter Carroll (pictured) to become road transport's political champion as he prepares to stand for a seat in Maidstone and the Weald in the next election.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/22/135416/driver-cpc-training-consortium-launched.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/22/135416/driver-cpc-training-consortium-launched.htmlA training company has launched a scheme designed to help medium and large road transport operators implement their in-house Driver CPC training programmes.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135412/firms-needed-for-dfts-quiet-delivery-pilot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135412/firms-needed-for-dfts-quiet-delivery-pilot.htmlThe FTA, along with the DfT and the Noise Abatement Society, are looking for retailers and logistics firms to take part in their Quiet Delivery Demonstration Scheme.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135407/dont-take-failure-rates-at-face-value-says-cap.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135407/dont-take-failure-rates-at-face-value-says-cap.htmlUsed price analyst CAP has warned commercial vehicle operators not to take the recently released MoT vehicle failure rates, which list both make and model, at "face value". Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135405/citysprint-eyes-further-acquisitions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135405/citysprint-eyes-further-acquisitions.htmlCitySprint says it will continue its acquisition spree in 2010 as it looks to aggressively double its market share in the same-day courier sector.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135403/newport-firm-ellis-morgan-forced-to-close.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135403/newport-firm-ellis-morgan-forced-to-close.html Two haulage firms have been left reeling by the closure of packaging firm Western Corrugated , while a third...Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135409/driver-jailed-for-running-mondeo-off-the-road.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/21/135409/driver-jailed-for-running-mondeo-off-the-road.htmlA lorry driver from Sussex has been jailed for two years after being found guilty of dangerous driving following an extreme road rage incident.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/20/135398/one-minute-interview-irvin-gray-tomtom-work.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/20/135398/one-minute-interview-irvin-gray-tomtom-work.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. First up is Irvin Gray from TomTom WORK.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135378/fta-urges-operators-to-join-carbon-reporting-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135378/fta-urges-operators-to-join-carbon-reporting-scheme.htmlThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for operators to join its Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS), which aims to find a universal method for operators to report, measure and reduce carbon emissions.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:58:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135373/haulier-criticises-new-abnormal-loads-system.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135373/haulier-criticises-new-abnormal-loads-system.htmlA new electronic system that has been designed to allow heavy haulage companies to notify the authorities about abnormal loads has been criticised by the boss of a leading firm as "far more time-consuming to use" than traditional procedures. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135389/fta-kicks-off-election-campaign.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135389/fta-kicks-off-election-campaign.htmlThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) is in full swing with its election campaign, wooing politicians ahead of the general election to establish the road transport industry's concerns at the forefront of both current and fledgling MPs' minds.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:18:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135383/sally-traffic-hosts-one-woman-transaid-show.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135383/sally-traffic-hosts-one-woman-transaid-show.htmlSally Boazman, BBC Radio 2's much loved Sally Traffic, is hosting a one-woman show to raise money for Transaid on Saturday 6 March 2010 at north London's ArtsDepot.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135384/construction-hauliers-predicted-a-gloomy-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135384/construction-hauliers-predicted-a-gloomy-2010.htmlHauliers in the construction sector will face another bleak year if a pessimistic forecast from the Construction Products Association (CPA) proves accurate.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135385/sittingbourne-relief-road-vital-for-business.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135385/sittingbourne-relief-road-vital-for-business.htmlHauliers in Kent say it is vital the Sittingbourne northern relief road is finished as quickly as possible to put an end to the "appalling" traffic congestion in the town.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135390/ex-driving-agency-bosses-owed-half-a-million-in-tax.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/19/135390/ex-driving-agency-bosses-owed-half-a-million-in-tax.htmlAdrian and Diane Smith, the former directors of driver agency AS Staffing Solutions, have been disqualified from forming or managing a limited company for four and three years respectively, after failing to pay more than half-a-million pounds in tax.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135379/more-waitrose-motorway-stores-to-open.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135379/more-waitrose-motorway-stores-to-open.htmlWelcome Break and Waitrose are opening three new food shops at Fleet Services (southbound) on the M3, Birchanger Green on the M11 and Hopwood Park on the M42.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135371/pollock-scotrans-wins-timber-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135371/pollock-scotrans-wins-timber-contract.htmlPollock (Scotrans) has beaten 11 operators to secure a distribution contract with one of the UK's largest timber importers, International Timber, based in Grangemouth.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135370/longer-semi-trailer-report-delayed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135370/longer-semi-trailer-report-delayed.htmlA government report into the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) is in danger of being fudged after it was revealed that the study will not be published before the spring.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135368/langdons-splits-with-david-price-food-services.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/18/135368/langdons-splits-with-david-price-food-services.htmlControlled temperature specialist Langdon Group is to part company with David Price Food Services as its partner for distribution in the north of England on 24 January.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135361/scania-searches-for-top-young-driver.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135361/scania-searches-for-top-young-driver.htmlScania has launched the fourth edition of its Young European Truck Driver competition.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135362/vosa-reveals-atf-contract-publication-date.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135362/vosa-reveals-atf-contract-publication-date.htmlThe long-awaited Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) contract will be available from 27 January, says VOSA. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135363/cv-operator-show-exhibitor-numbers-increase.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135363/cv-operator-show-exhibitor-numbers-increase.htmlBookings for next year's Commercial Vehicle Operator Show and Workshop 2010 are increasing daily as exhibitors sign up for the first major road transport and automotive service industry get-together since 2008.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135353/cv-registrations-data-paints-gloomy-picture.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135353/cv-registrations-data-paints-gloomy-picture.htmlNew truck prices in 2010 will have to "increase considerably" on 2009 levels due to higher raw material costs and the weakness of the pound, according to Iveco UK MD Henk van Leuven.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135357/temporary-a14-closures-planned-for-maintenance.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/15/135357/temporary-a14-closures-planned-for-maintenance.htmlVarious sections of the A14 will be closed at certain times at weekends until March to enable bridge repairs and resurfacing work to take place. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/14/135345/des-evans-gets-new-role-at-man.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/14/135345/des-evans-gets-new-role-at-man.htmlDes Evans will relinquish his role as MAN Truck & Bus UK chief executive on 1 February and step up to become head of business development - truck sales northern Europe.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/14/135308/cash-must-work-for-hauliers-rha-opinion.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/14/135308/cash-must-work-for-hauliers-rha-opinion.htmlThe re-evaluation of financial standing is unwelcome because cash should be working for hauliers. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/14/135359/ports-policy-lacks-road-and-rail-data.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/14/135359/ports-policy-lacks-road-and-rail-data.htmlA government policy about the development of port facilities in the UK could be delayed from its March publication because of its failure to take proper account of road and rail links.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/12/135336/rha-awaits-unfair-dismissal-claim-decision.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/12/135336/rha-awaits-unfair-dismissal-claim-decision.htmlThe Road Haulage Association (RHA) is awaiting the outcome of an employment tribunal it attended on Monday regarding an unfair dismissal claim.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/12/135333/nd-wins-four-year-logistics-deal-with-highways-agency.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/12/135333/nd-wins-four-year-logistics-deal-with-highways-agency.htmlNorbert Dentressangle (ND) has won a four-year storage and distribution contract with the Highways Agency (HA).Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/12/135327/former-rha-staff-launch-road-transport-seminars.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/12/135327/former-rha-staff-launch-road-transport-seminars.htmlFormer Road Haulage Association (RHA) chief executive Roger King, along with two ex-RHA directors, have joined forces to launch a programme of seminars aimed at road transport operators.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135325/hgv-restrictions-at-uks-biggest-salt-mine-are-relaxed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135325/hgv-restrictions-at-uks-biggest-salt-mine-are-relaxed.htmlHGV movements have been relaxed at the UK's largest rock salt mine in the UK in an attempt to meet demand from local authorities and maintain gritting levels on roads across the country.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135322/the-pallet-network-expects-turnover-and-profit-to-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135322/the-pallet-network-expects-turnover-and-profit-to-rise.htmlThe Pallet Network (TPN) is expecting annual pallet throughput to increase by 100,000 this year, as it looks to reverse the fall in turnover and pre-tax profit it suffered last year.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135320/government-bows-to-pressure-over-retrofitting-seatbelts.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135320/government-bows-to-pressure-over-retrofitting-seatbelts.htmlThe haulage industry is breathing a sigh of relief after the government announced it would not force firms to retrofit seatbelts in lorries, because it could cost £35m.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135316/agencies-distance-themselves-from-ferry-inspections.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135316/agencies-distance-themselves-from-ferry-inspections.htmlDoubts are being raised over how the government can enforce industry-wide codes of practice that relate to ferry securing rings after at least two agencies appear to have distanced themselves from inspections.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135319/save-10-on-your-cpc-training-with-big-train.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135319/save-10-on-your-cpc-training-with-big-train.htmlHauliers that sign up five or more drivers to any of this month's Big Train CPC courses will be rewarded with a 10% bulk-booking discount. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135328/carroll-slams-treasurys-rejection-of-essential-user-rebate.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/11/135328/carroll-slams-treasurys-rejection-of-essential-user-rebate.htmlPeter Carroll, the former owner of Seymour Transport, who plans to run as a candidate in the next election, has lambasted the Treasury for claiming it could not implement an Essential User Rebate (EUR) on the grounds of cost and potential fraud.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/10/135312/some-vosa-checkpoints-in-wrong-places.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/10/135312/some-vosa-checkpoints-in-wrong-places.htmlVOSA's effectiveness is being hampered by some of its roadside checkpoints being located in the wrong places, according to the latest report from the National Audit Office (NAO). Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/08/135305/daf-records-highest-ever-market-share.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/08/135305/daf-records-highest-ever-market-share.htmlDAF Trucks recorded its highest-ever market share in 2009, according to the latest SMMT figures.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/08/135307/time-to-enter-the-mt-awards-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/08/135307/time-to-enter-the-mt-awards-2010.htmlThis year will mark the Motor Transport Awards' 24th successful year – and with the second half of 2010 expected to see a return to economic growth, the awards presentation in July should be the perfect time for the industry to celebrate.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135304/drivers-urged-to-report-missile-throwing.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135304/drivers-urged-to-report-missile-throwing.htmlOperators and drivers are being urged to report all incidents where missiles are thrown at their trucks to the police, after a survey revealed that the overwhelming majority don't bother.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:06:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135300/high-mileage-vans-ignored-by-buyers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135300/high-mileage-vans-ignored-by-buyers.htmlContract extensions have increased the mileage on late-year rental and fleet vans, which provide the bulk of late-year vans in the used market. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135451/trucking-britain-new-year-new-outlook.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135451/trucking-britain-new-year-new-outlook.html2009 is over, so CM's Trucking Britain Out Of Recession survey reveals your hopes and fears for 2010. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135249/interview-steve-granite-md-abbey-road-tanks.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/07/135249/interview-steve-granite-md-abbey-road-tanks.htmlAbbey Road Tanks (ART), the bulk food tanker specialist based in Bootle, has managed to thrive by developing solid relationships with customers in a niche market and developing a clear vision of where it is heading.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/05/135309/pallet-volume-grows-over-christmas-but-industry-is-cautious.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/05/135309/pallet-volume-grows-over-christmas-but-industry-is-cautious.htmlIt was a Merry Christmas for the pallet sector after The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has reported "positive Christmas volumes" across all pallet networks.Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/05/135310/anti-lorry-campaign-group-targets-160-surrey-roads.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/05/135310/anti-lorry-campaign-group-targets-160-surrey-roads.htmlUp to 160 Surrey roads are facing an HGV ban, following residents' complaints about the number of lorries affecting the quality of roads and the environment.Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/04/135283/atf-contract-to-be-published-next-month.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/04/135283/atf-contract-to-be-published-next-month.htmlVOSA has revealed that the long-awaited Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) contract will be published in early February.Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:18:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/01/135279/the-biggest-stories-of-2009.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/01/01/135279/the-biggest-stories-of-2009.htmlWith the haulage industry having had a tough time in 2009, however, Lincoln-based Denby Transport (pictured) also made a splash with his trial longer, heavier vehicles. Read on for the top stories of 2009...Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/30/135275/how-have-hauliers-fared-in-the-noughties.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/30/135275/how-have-hauliers-fared-in-the-noughties.htmlIt started with fuel protests and it ended with fuel duty going up. But, aside from the obvious, much has changed in this decade for the road haulage industry. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/29/135240/low-cal-dieting-can-help-cure-sleep-apnoea.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/29/135240/low-cal-dieting-can-help-cure-sleep-apnoea.htmlObese men with a sleeping disorder that poses a major road-safety risk improved and were even cured when they were given a low-calorie diet, reveals a study.Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135203/top-five-former-truckers-1-elvis-presley.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135203/top-five-former-truckers-1-elvis-presley.htmlHere is the moment you've been waiting at least two minutes for - Truck & Driver's most famous ex-trucker is The King, Elvis Presley.Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135198/top-five-former-truckers-2-sean-connery.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135198/top-five-former-truckers-2-sean-connery.html'The name's Stobart. Eddie Stobart.' Yes, at number two in Truck & Driver's list of famous former truck driver is Sean Connery, the third film star to make the top five.Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135199/top-five-former-truckers-3-chris-tarrant.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135199/top-five-former-truckers-3-chris-tarrant.htmlChris Tarrant did various jobs, among them long-distance lorry driver, before becoming a trivia mogul. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135200/top-five-former-truckers-4-viggo-mortensen.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135200/top-five-former-truckers-4-viggo-mortensen.htmlFighting his way to fourth place is Viggo Mortensen, the sword-swinging Aragorn from Lord of the Rings (the one who isn't the pretty boy and isn't the dwarf).Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:02:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135201/top-five-former-truckers-5-charles-bronson.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135201/top-five-former-truckers-5-charles-bronson.htmlCharles Bronson, star of such films as the Sergio Leone classic Once Upon A Time In The West and Michael Winner's Death Wish, is not to be confused with Charlie Bronson.Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135202/top-five-famous-former-truck-drivers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/27/135202/top-five-famous-former-truck-drivers.htmlSam Walters unearths five famous figures who - incomprehensibly - found something better to do than drive a truck.Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/26/135225/enter-tds-hall-of-shame-awards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/26/135225/enter-tds-hall-of-shame-awards.htmlCaravanners, OAPs, BMW drivers, cyclists or farmers - which are the worst group of road users in the UK? T&D wants your answer to this question and more…Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/26/135274/commercial-motor-reviews-giant-robot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/26/135274/commercial-motor-reviews-giant-robot.htmlTo cap another year's authoritative and informative testing of truck trailers, vans, flat beds, tippers and everything that moves stuff, Commercial Motor has gone decidedly "off piste" with its December issue First Drive. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/26/135238/calls-for-secure-parking.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/26/135238/calls-for-secure-parking.htmlA councillor in a historic market town in Cheshire says he is struggling to find support for a much-needed secure lorry park.Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/24/135262/triple-as-returnloads-site-still-expanding.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/24/135262/triple-as-returnloads-site-still-expanding.htmlTriple A Transport has fallen slightly short of reaching its target of 1,000 members by Christmas for its Return Loads website, but says its membership is growing by around 50 new members a month. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/24/135272/top-company-collapses-of-the-decade.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/24/135272/top-company-collapses-of-the-decade.htmlInnovate Logistics has been nominated as Motor Transport's company collapse of the noughties, beating a field including City Trucks and Bulmers Logistics. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/24/135264/fenton-loses-appeal-against-licence-suspension.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/24/135264/fenton-loses-appeal-against-licence-suspension.htmlPerth-based Fenton Transport has lost an appeal against the 18-day suspension of its O-licence. The suspension is for a breach of undertakings concerning drivers' hours, handed down by Scottish Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/23/135276/maritime-to-buy-dhls-uk-container-unit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/23/135276/maritime-to-buy-dhls-uk-container-unit.htmlFelixstowe-based Maritime Group has agreed to buy DHL's UK container business for an undisclosed amount. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/23/135260/warburtons-trials-mercedes-benz-econic.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/23/135260/warburtons-trials-mercedes-benz-econic.htmlBread-maker Warburtons is looking to save some dough on its in-house transport after it became the first operator in the UK to trial the new Mercedes-Benz Econic.Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/23/135261/report-advises-vosa-over-test-station-scheme.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/23/135261/report-advises-vosa-over-test-station-scheme.html A report by the government's Better Regulation Executive claims that VOSA needs to be mindful...Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/22/135271/heavy-snow-costs-hauliers-at-christmas.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/22/135271/heavy-snow-costs-hauliers-at-christmas.htmlBad weather has caused severe disruption to haulage operators across England over the past few days. Heavy snow has seen traffic grind to a halt on many routes in London, while the weather has also caused disruption to channel tunnel routes. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/22/135265/lysanda-haulage-can-cut-fuel-bills-by-3.3bn.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/22/135265/lysanda-haulage-can-cut-fuel-bills-by-3.3bn.htmlThe UK road transport industry could cut its fuel usage by 20% through better fleet monitoring, according to technology firm Lysanda . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/21/135259/cert-octavian-wins-30m-fosters-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/21/135259/cert-octavian-wins-30m-fosters-deal.htmlDrinks logistics firm Cert Octavian has won a three-year warehousing and distribution deal worth £30m with lager giant Foster's.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/18/135258/top-10-tips-for-hauliers-this-winter.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/18/135258/top-10-tips-for-hauliers-this-winter.htmlHauliers should not underestimate upcoming winter forecasts from the Met Office, as it could cost them dear. Here are Roadtransport.com's top 10 tips to avoid being stranded...Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/17/135254/minimum-cash-for-o-licence-holders-to-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/12/17/135254/minimum-cash-for-o-licence-holders-to-rise.htmlThe minimum financial requirement to become a hire or reward O-licence holder will rise by £1,900, and by £900 for each additional vehicle, from 1 January 2010.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:08:00 GMT