http://www.roadtransport.com/News (Industry, Operators, Products and Legal) for the Road Transport industry.en-gbRBI 2007Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135770/mercedes-shows-off-new-zetros.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135770/mercedes-shows-off-new-zetros.htmlFirst revealed at the 2008 Hannover IAA Show, the Mercedes-Benz Zetros is now on sale in left-hand-drive form, with a right-hand-drive model due later in the year. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135769/gunns-sank-with-1.5m-deficiency.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135769/gunns-sank-with-1.5m-deficiency.htmlGunns International Transport & Shipping had a total deficiency of £1.5m when it ceased trading in January, according to an administrators' report.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135768/sdc-unveils-new-aerodynamic-trailer.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135768/sdc-unveils-new-aerodynamic-trailer.htmlNottinghamshire-based SDC Trailers has built a new aerodynamic trailer with a tapered rear chassis. It is called the Aeroliner, and the company claims that it will improve fuel economy by 8%. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135767/revamp-for-roadtransport.com.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135767/revamp-for-roadtransport.com.htmlRoadtransport.com has undergone a major update, with numerous parts of the site gaining a fresh look and new features.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135764/transpeed-takes-on-caveman-work.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135764/transpeed-takes-on-caveman-work.htmlControversial operator Caveman Consultants, which trades as The Logistix Group, has handed over its entire transport operation to fellow Newcastle business Transpeed.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135765/dhl-wins-75m-four-year-bp-retail-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135765/dhl-wins-75m-four-year-bp-retail-deal.htmlDHL Supply Chain has secured a £75m four-year storage and distribution contract to supply 360 BP Retail forecourts.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135766/cam-european-goes-under.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135766/cam-european-goes-under.htmlCAM European Logistics has gone into liquidation just months after insolvency experts wound up another of its director's firms, CAM European.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135756/tradeteam-toasts-ab-inbev-win.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135756/tradeteam-toasts-ab-inbev-win.htmlTradeteam has been named AB InBev UK's primary logistics partner, as the drinks manufacturer prepares to axe in-house operations and partnerships with a number of subcontractors.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135755/cartwright-adopts-formula-1-technology.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135755/cartwright-adopts-formula-1-technology.htmlBody and trailer manufacturer Cartwright Group has started using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), a technology more usually associated with Formula 1 car design, to improve the aerodynamics of its products.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135754/operators-advised-to-establish-new-lender-relationships.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135754/operators-advised-to-establish-new-lender-relationships.htmlThere's never been a better time for operators to consider new types of funding, according to asset finance specialist T&L Leasing.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135763/fruehauf-parent-enters-administration.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135763/fruehauf-parent-enters-administration.htmlWordsworth Holdings, parent company of tipper trailer manufacturer Fruehauf, has entered administration, ending weeks of speculation about the company's financial health.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135757/pallet-network-merry-go-round-kicks-off.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135757/pallet-network-merry-go-round-kicks-off.htmlMarch has seen a lot of activity within the pallet networks as new hauliers join and existing members switch.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135758/syntex-subbie-speaks-out.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135758/syntex-subbie-speaks-out.htmlA former subcontractor for collapsed Felixstowe container haulier Syntex Logistics has spoken of his anger at the company's failure.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135762/no-interim-licence-for-centurion.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135762/no-interim-licence-for-centurion.htmlA public inquiry has heard how a hualage boss ran two trucks on another firm's O-licence after his own company had gone into liquidation. The Warrington...Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135760/alan-firmin-scoops-6m-a-year-knauf-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135760/alan-firmin-scoops-6m-a-year-knauf-deal.htmlKent haulier Alan Firmin has received a massive turnover boost after winning a £6m-per-year contract with drywall manufacturer Knauf to handle the distribution operation from its Sittingbourne plant. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135753/dft-urged-to-find-a-way-to-charge-foreign-lorries.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135753/dft-urged-to-find-a-way-to-charge-foreign-lorries.htmlThe DfT should work with the Treasury to find a way of charging foreign lorries for using our roads, a committee of MPs has suggested.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135759/rebranded-gordon-leslie-on-track-for-profit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135759/rebranded-gordon-leslie-on-track-for-profit.htmlIt's been a busy time lately for Scottish firm Gordon Leslie Group as it rebrands to reflect the firm's new structure and operating areas.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135750/royal-mail-fined-after-yard-shunter-death.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135750/royal-mail-fined-after-yard-shunter-death.htmlRoyal Mail has been fined £90,000 following the death of an employee who was crushed between a tractor unit and trailer.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135749/norbert-results-satisfactory-despite-15-profit-drop.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135749/norbert-results-satisfactory-despite-15-profit-drop.htmlNorbert Dentressangle has posted what its chief executive calls "satisfactory" results for 2009, despite the fact pre-tax profit and turnover both slid.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135761/dft-minister-makes-no-apology-for-fuel-duty.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135761/dft-minister-makes-no-apology-for-fuel-duty.htmlTransport minister Paul Clark has admitted that fuel duty is a "tax to help towards public expenditure" in an exclusive interview with Motor Transport.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135571/one-minute-interview-martyn-pointer-ats-euromaster.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135571/one-minute-interview-martyn-pointer-ats-euromaster.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the CV Operator Show 2010, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here we speak to Martyn Pointer from ATS Euromaster.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135748/one-minute-interview-david-conman-humberside-tail-lifts-ltd.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135748/one-minute-interview-david-conman-humberside-tail-lifts-ltd.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the show, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here we talk to David Conman from Humberside Tail Lifts.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135751/one-minute-interview-kevin-harkin-smith-electric-vehicles.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135751/one-minute-interview-kevin-harkin-smith-electric-vehicles.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the show, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here, we talk to Kevin Harkin from Smith Electric Vehicles.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135752/one-minute-interview-martin-covington-michelin.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/11/135752/one-minute-interview-martin-covington-michelin.htmlTo introduce some of the key people who will be running stands at the show, we are asking them to take part in an informal One Minute Interview. Here we talk to Martin Covington of Michelin.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135739/ab-inbev-swaps-subbies-for-tradeteam.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135739/ab-inbev-swaps-subbies-for-tradeteam.htmlSubcontractors working for drinks firm AB InBev UK have been dealt a blow after its decision to transfer its primary logistic operations to DHL's Tradeteam division.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135740/trident-continental-escapes-with-formal-warning.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135740/trident-continental-escapes-with-formal-warning.htmlA haulage boss who was put under "immense strain" due to a debilitating eye problem, has escaped with a formal warning at a public inquiry.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135738/deutsche-post-dhl-exceeds-profit-targets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135738/deutsche-post-dhl-exceeds-profit-targets.htmlDeutsche Post DHL has unveiled a higher than anticipated profit for 2009, on the back of efficiency gains and cost savings during the year.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135746/wincanton-wins-112m-contract-extensions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135746/wincanton-wins-112m-contract-extensions.htmlWincanton has won two contract renewals worth £112m with Air Products and Chevron.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135741/yorkshire-firm-rails-against-clampers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135741/yorkshire-firm-rails-against-clampers.htmlA Yorkshire haulier says he is disgusted by motorway service operator Roadchef after one of his trucks was clamped at Sandbach MSA within seconds of his driver stopping to use the toilet.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135742/met-police-hgv-unit-gets-lifeline.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135742/met-police-hgv-unit-gets-lifeline.htmlA specialised traffic unit within the Metropolitan Police that targets cowboy operators, as well as educating other road users about HGVs, is to be resurrected after funding was pulled last year.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135743/new-actros-for-lifeboat-service.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135743/new-actros-for-lifeboat-service.htmlThe work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution doesn't just start when a lifeboat is launched in response to an emergency. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135745/eurotunnel-lorry-crossings-slump.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135745/eurotunnel-lorry-crossings-slump.htmlEuroTunnel says its market share of channel crossings for hauliers is recovering following a 39% fall in truck volumes in 2009.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135747/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/10/135747/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlGee's Haulage has completed a double swoop in West Yorkshire this week with the acquisition of Dewsbury firm RW Edwards & Sons (Haulage Contractors), plus 10 trucks and tipping trailers from Upton-based Maurice Pearce.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135737/tarmac-subbies-feel-snookered-into-new-terms.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135737/tarmac-subbies-feel-snookered-into-new-terms.htmlFranchised concrete hauliers working for Tarmac claim they have been left "snookered" after the building materials supplier enforced changes to rates and fuel costs without consultation. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135735/tp-niven-joins-palletline.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135735/tp-niven-joins-palletline.htmlPalletline has announced that Scottish logistics firm TP Niven Transport & Storage has joined the network.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135736/geodis-calberson-wins-dow-agro-sciences-renewal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135736/geodis-calberson-wins-dow-agro-sciences-renewal.htmlGeodis Calberson has signed a contract extension with Dow Agro Sciences, which will run until 2011.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135732/reading-plans-euro-5-standard-lez-by-2011.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135732/reading-plans-euro-5-standard-lez-by-2011.htmlReading Borough Council has left the Freight Transport Association (FTA) "gobsmacked" after it announced it wants to introduce a Euro-5 standard low-emission zone (LEZ) in the city by 2011.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135733/brake-awards-entry-deadline-looms.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135733/brake-awards-entry-deadline-looms.htmlThe deadline for entries to the Brake Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence is just a month away. The awards, supported by CM, recognise the achievements of those that have worked to reduce the number of crashes involving at-work drivers.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135734/permanent-answer-to-stack-put-forward.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135734/permanent-answer-to-stack-put-forward.htmlA container 'drop-off' area with handling costs, where HGVs bound for Felixstowe port would be redirected as a solution to Operation Stack, is being considered by freight stakeholders.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135730/lht-logistics-posts-33-volume-growth.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135730/lht-logistics-posts-33-volume-growth.htmlFortec member LHT Logistics has bounced back from a tough year to report a 33% increase in its February volumes.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135731/haulier-says-kent-operation-stack-is-a-shambles.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135731/haulier-says-kent-operation-stack-is-a-shambles.htmlRH Freight MD Ian Baxter has described the way that Operation Stack in Kent is currently handled as a "shambles".Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135744/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135744/gees-haulage-buys-up-rival-rw-edwards.htmlGee's Haulage has completed a double swoop in West Yorkshire this week with the acquisition of Dewsbury firm RW Edwards & Sons (Haulage Contractors), plus 10 trucks and tipping trailers from Upton-based Maurice Pearce.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135726/trailer-builder-fined-after-worker-crushed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135726/trailer-builder-fined-after-worker-crushed.htmlA trailer-maker has been fined £15,000 after more than two tonnes of metal fell onto an employee, crushing him and breaking his back in four places.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135727/calls-for-eco-driving-to-be-mandatory-part-of-driver-cpc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/09/135727/calls-for-eco-driving-to-be-mandatory-part-of-driver-cpc.htmlThe Department for Transport has unveiled proposals to make fuel-efficient driving a compulsory part of the Driver CPC.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135689/interview-brian-simpson-mep.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135689/interview-brian-simpson-mep.htmlUK MEP Brian Simpson is chairman of the European Parliament's powerful Transport and Tourism Committee, as well as being a vocal supporter of blocking further cabotage liberalisation until EU parity on fuel duty is achieved. CM travelled to Brussels to hear more.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135723/wincanton-longer-trailers-possible-in-18-months.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135723/wincanton-longer-trailers-possible-in-18-months.htmlAlthough the road transport industry is still assessing the case for longer semi-trailers, logistics operator Wincanton believes they could be an operational reality within 18 months. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135718/committee-demands-stability-for-dft-top-spot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135718/committee-demands-stability-for-dft-top-spot.htmlA group of MPs have called on the next government to provide greater stability for the DfT if it is to meet its targets.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135728/rha-blasts-1-april-fuel-duty-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/08/135728/rha-blasts-1-april-fuel-duty-rise.htmlThe Road Haulage Association has launched an attack on the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, just weeks ahead of a planned rise in fuel duty.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/06/135721/sfl-retains-sector-skills-council-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/06/135721/sfl-retains-sector-skills-council-licence.htmlSkills for Logistics (SfL) has retained its Sector Skills Council (SSC) licence after successfully completing a comprehensive assessment process led by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135724/truckeast-supports-fully-privatised-atf-system.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135724/truckeast-supports-fully-privatised-atf-system.html Scania dealer TruckEast believes that fully privatising the VOSA testing operation will ultimately lead to improved levels of service and convenience for customers.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135722/palletways-group-operating-profit-up-3.6.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135722/palletways-group-operating-profit-up-3.6.htmlPalletways Group has reported a 3.6% increase in operating profit for the year ended 31 May 2009.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135715/vosa-braces-itself-for-enforcement-staff-strike.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135715/vosa-braces-itself-for-enforcement-staff-strike.htmlDangerously overloaded trucks could escape detection this week as VOSA enforcement staff that are part of the PCS trade union strike over terms and conditions.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135719/the-big-train-rolls-into-chester.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135719/the-big-train-rolls-into-chester.htmlRoadtransport.com clocked up seven more hours of CPC training when The Big Train stopped off in Chester.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135712/ar-lunn-opens-lincolnshire-depot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135712/ar-lunn-opens-lincolnshire-depot.htmlHull-based haulier AR Lunn has opened an additional depot at the DB Schenker site in South Killinghome, Lincs, largely to deal with work coming from a new customer.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135713/gefco-uk-eyes-non-automotive-opportunities.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135713/gefco-uk-eyes-non-automotive-opportunities.htmlGefco UK is looking for new opportunities to offset the decline in the car sector.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135711/bvrla-calls-for-rethink-of-atf-strategy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135711/bvrla-calls-for-rethink-of-atf-strategy.htmlVOSA needs to rethink its strategy for part-privatisation of CV annual testing, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135714/foreign-fuel-limit-proposed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135714/foreign-fuel-limit-proposed.htmlAn Early Day Motion (EDM) asking the government to restrict the amount of fuel hauliers may transport into the UK has been tabled by Liberal Democrat shadow transport secretary Norman Baker.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135716/tesco-rules-out-further-dc-closures.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135716/tesco-rules-out-further-dc-closures.html Supermarket Tesco says it has no plans to shut any more DCs within its distribution network, following recent announcements that it is consulting staff over...Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135709/cv-sales-buoyed-by-van-registrations.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135709/cv-sales-buoyed-by-van-registrations.htmlCommercial vehicles registrations are up 11.5% overall for February according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135710/volkswagen-amarok-unveiled-at-geneva.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135710/volkswagen-amarok-unveiled-at-geneva.htmlVolkswagen's first-ever pick-up, the Amarok, has gone on public display on the manufacturer's stand at the Geneva Motor Show.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135708/tradeteam-wins-deal-extension-with-mitchells-butlers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135708/tradeteam-wins-deal-extension-with-mitchells-butlers.htmlDHL's Tradeteam operation has won a five-year logistics contract extension with pub operator Mitchells & Butlers.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135706/dtc-rejects-noise-complaints-as-exaggerated.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135706/dtc-rejects-noise-complaints-as-exaggerated.htmlComplaints about a haulier operating from the same site for 30 years have been rejected by Scottish Deputy Traffic Commissioner Richard McFarlane. The DTC said the claims were exaggeratedFri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135707/successor-to-four-failed-firms-wins-new-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/05/135707/successor-to-four-failed-firms-wins-new-o-licence.htmlAn operation that grew from the ashes of four failed firms has been granted an O-licence for a total of 11 vehicles and four trailers across two traffic areas. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135704/ms-extends-fleet-emissions-reduction-targets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135704/ms-extends-fleet-emissions-reduction-targets.htmlMarks & Spencer is extending its emissions reduction targets for its delivery fleet, from 20% to 35% by 2015, after achieving the 20% goal two years ahead of schedule.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135703/usdaw-hits-out-over-tesco-dc-closure.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135703/usdaw-hits-out-over-tesco-dc-closure.htmlTrade union USDAW has reacted angrily to the news that retail giant Tesco plans to close its Middlewich, Cheshire DC, hot on the heels of a similar decision at its Middleton, Manchester site.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135701/nd-scoops-logistics-contract-with-black-sheep-brewery-from-collapsed-haulier-jdf.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135701/nd-scoops-logistics-contract-with-black-sheep-brewery-from-collapsed-haulier-jdf.htmlNorbert Dentressangle has won a distribution contract with Black Sheep Brewery after coming to the rescue when previous contractor JDF Logistics collapsed.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135702/aspray-transport-invests-2m-in-business.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135702/aspray-transport-invests-2m-in-business.htmlAspray Transport has invested £2m to expand its fleet, as it prepares to capitalise on new contract wins and aggressively grow the company after enduring two difficult years.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135700/ceva-posts-drop-in-turnover-for-2009.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135700/ceva-posts-drop-in-turnover-for-2009.htmlCeva Logistics has posted a 13.2% drop in turnover for its full year 2009 results, to €5.5bn, down from €6.3bn in 2008.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135698/dsv-road-should-exploit-market-position-in-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135698/dsv-road-should-exploit-market-position-in-2010.htmlDSV's Road Division suffered in the UK in 2009, but its Danish parent company expects that its good market position should be exploited in 2010.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135699/dft-must-deliver-on-modal-shift-for-freight.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/04/135699/dft-must-deliver-on-modal-shift-for-freight.htmlThe Department for Transport (DfT) must ensure that the volume of freight carried by rail, not road, improves if it is to deliver on its long-term objectives according to the House of Commons Transport Committee.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 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/2010/03/03/135692/two-felixstowe-hauliers-enter-admin.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135692/two-felixstowe-hauliers-enter-admin.htmlLM Logistics and Syntex Logistics, two related Felixstowe-based transport firms, have been forced into administration by the firm providing their invoice discounting facilities.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135693/newton-trailers-becomes-uk-ireland-rep-for-knapen.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135693/newton-trailers-becomes-uk-ireland-rep-for-knapen.htmlBedfordshire-based Newton Trailers has been appointed as the sole UK and Ireland agent for Dutch-built Knapen Trailers. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135690/abbey-road-tanks-acquires-pallet-haulier-tp-farrell-transport.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135690/abbey-road-tanks-acquires-pallet-haulier-tp-farrell-transport.htmlAbbey Road Tanks has acquired TP Farrell Transport for an undisclosed sum, as it looks to diversify into new markets.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135691/wincantonglaxosmithkline-contract-extension.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/03/135691/wincantonglaxosmithkline-contract-extension.htmlWincanton has signed a significant contract extension with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, which will run until 2014.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135687/tdg-well-placed-for-growth-says-owner.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135687/tdg-well-placed-for-growth-says-owner.htmlTDG, the hedge-fund-owned logistics firm, is performing well, according to a trading statement issued last week by its owner, DouglasBay Capital.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135688/new-scanias-for-felinfoel-brewery.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135688/new-scanias-for-felinfoel-brewery.htmlWe celebrate the week of St David's Day with news that the oldest brewery in Wales has three of the newest drays on the road. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:23:00 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/2010/03/02/135679/nft-triumphs-at-asda-awards.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135679/nft-triumphs-at-asda-awards.htmlNFT was named as Asda's 'Carrier of the Year' for the second year running at an awards ceremony in Leeds last week.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135675/wincanton-to-shake-up-britvic-operation.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135675/wincanton-to-shake-up-britvic-operation.htmlA number of Wincanton transport jobs are on the line at Lutterworth, Leicestershire, on the back of proposals to restructure transport operations for drinks manufacturer Britvic.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135676/slumber-dream-appeal-succeeds.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135676/slumber-dream-appeal-succeeds.htmlTwo former directors of associated companies have won their appeals against disqualification from holding an O-licence. The Upper Tribunal ruled that a vaguely-worded call-up letter had not alerted them to the seriousness of the allegations they faced. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135674/vw-to-speed-up-man-scania-link.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135674/vw-to-speed-up-man-scania-link.html Plans to move the MAN and Scania brands closer together are being accelerated, says Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:16:00 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/2010/03/02/135666/massey-wilcox-posts-profit-and-turnover-losses.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135666/massey-wilcox-posts-profit-and-turnover-losses.htmlMassey Wilcox has blamed the loss of a major customer combined with the effects of the economic downturn for a dip in profit and turnover.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135667/dennison-lifts-lid-on-future-products.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135667/dennison-lifts-lid-on-future-products.htmlLancashire-based trailer manufacturer Dennison will launch several new products for the construction market and new skeletal trailers for Continental Europe throughout 2010. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135668/autologic-choose-scania-for-fleet-maintenance.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135668/autologic-choose-scania-for-fleet-maintenance.htmlFinished vehicle logistics company Autologic says it will save close to £1m and reduce vehicle downtime by appointing Scania as the sole service provider for the majority of its fleet. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135670/hdnl-takes-over-dhl-domestic-parcel-arm.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135670/hdnl-takes-over-dhl-domestic-parcel-arm.htmlHome Delivery Network Limited (HDNL) has completed its acquisition of DHL's domestic parcel arm, but says it is too early to reveal how many jobs might be under threat as a result.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135671/citysprint-makes-fifth-acquistion-in-17-months.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135671/citysprint-makes-fifth-acquistion-in-17-months.htmlCitySprint has purchased Coventry-based Goldstar Couriers for an undisclosed sum - this is the firm's fifth acquisition in 17 months.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135672/upn-to-target-3pls-for-partners.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135672/upn-to-target-3pls-for-partners.htmlUnited Pallet Network (UPN) has identified forming partnerships with 3PLs as a key target for 2010, following the success of a relationship with C Butt.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135673/fines-issued-after-reversing-truck-kills-employee.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135673/fines-issued-after-reversing-truck-kills-employee.htmlA local authority and a contractor have received large fines after a reversing tipper truck hit and killed a council employee during a road surfacing operation in Rotherham.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135677/suckling-halves-accident-rate.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/02/135677/suckling-halves-accident-rate.htmlSuckling Transport says it has halved the number of accidents at the company since it launched a new safety programme in 2008.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 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 GMT