http://www.roadtransport.com/News (Industry, Operators, Products and Legal) for the Road Transport industry.en-gbRBI 2007Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/28/139795/industry-confident-fuel-duty-rise-will-be-axed.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/28/139795/industry-confident-fuel-duty-rise-will-be-axed.htmThe 3ppl increase in fuel duty planned for January is widely expected to be scrapped in tomorrow’s (29 November) Autum Statement, after a sustained campaign by the road transport industry. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/25/139794/kbc-logistics-fined-12000-over-reversing-truck-incident.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/25/139794/kbc-logistics-fined-12000-over-reversing-truck-incident.htmDartford haulier KBC Logistics has been fined £12,000 after an employee was seriously injured when he was crushed by a reversing lorry. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/25/139793/traffic-commissioner-speaks-out-over-vosa-row.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/25/139793/traffic-commissioner-speaks-out-over-vosa-row.htmThe public row which saw the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) accuse VOSA of undermining their judicial independence has been described as a "crisis" by TC for Scotland Joan Aitken. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139791/rise-in-crossings-from-uk-to-europe.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139791/rise-in-crossings-from-uk-to-europe.htmA total of 2.49 million goods vehicles travelled from Great Britain to mainland Europe in the 12 months to the third quarter of 2011 - 1% higher than the equivalent period last year. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139792/royal-mail-sees-surge-in-parcel-deliveries-thanks-to-e-commerce-boom.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139792/royal-mail-sees-surge-in-parcel-deliveries-thanks-to-e-commerce-boom.htmRoyal Mail has seen a surge in the amount of packets and parcels it delivers as e-commerce has taken off, according to its boss. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139789/meps-target-trucks-for-20-emissions-cut-by-2020.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139789/meps-target-trucks-for-20-emissions-cut-by-2020.htmA new target to cut road transport CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020 has been voted through the European Parliament’s Transport Committee. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139790/skills-for-logistics-secures-future-funds.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139790/skills-for-logistics-secures-future-funds.htmSkills for Logistics (SfL) has been granted almost £4m of funding, securing its future for the next two years. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139788/drink-drivers-may-pay-up-to-250-for-rehabilitation.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139788/drink-drivers-may-pay-up-to-250-for-rehabilitation.htmFrom next year drink drivers may pay up to £250 for training courses designed to rehabilitate them once they have been convicted. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139787/woodside-wins-bmw-distribution-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139787/woodside-wins-bmw-distribution-deal.htmWoodside Motorfreight has won a three-year contract to deliver BMW and MINI cars throughout Ireland. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139786/route-monkey-gets-500000-expansion-boost.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139786/route-monkey-gets-500000-expansion-boost.htmCommercial electric vehicle scheduling provider Route Monkey has secured a £500,000 investment to help fund its expansion plans. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139785/potential-hgv-drivers-warned-about-fake-web-training.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139785/potential-hgv-drivers-warned-about-fake-web-training.htmA BBC TV programme has warned would-be HGV drivers of the dangers of fake web-based training companies claiming to offer a one-stop-shop for new drivers. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:32:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139784/hgv-crime-crackdown-in-north-yorkshire.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/23/139784/hgv-crime-crackdown-in-north-yorkshire.htmPolice have launched a pre-Christmas campaign to combat thefts from trucks parked up in North Yorkshire. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139783/royal-mail-continues-with-modernisation-programme.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139783/royal-mail-continues-with-modernisation-programme.htmRoyal Mail Group has started to benefit from its operational cost-cutting strategy, revealing an interim operating profit of £67m, up more than 300% on £22m in the same period last year (excluding exceptional items).Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139782/permanent-a14-lorry-park-planned.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139782/permanent-a14-lorry-park-planned.htmAn application to build a permanent truck stop off the A5199 next to junction one of the A14 has been submitted. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139780/gsd-o-licence-revoked-for-having-no-transport-manager.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139780/gsd-o-licence-revoked-for-having-no-transport-manager.htmWest Midland Traffic Commissioner (TC) Nick Jones has revoked the O-licence of Walsall-based haulier GSD Vehicle Services after it operated for eight months without a transport manager. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139781/brit-european-secures-mercedes-benz-contract-extension.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139781/brit-european-secures-mercedes-benz-contract-extension.htmBrit European Transport has won a three-year contract extension with Mercedes-Benz for the UK logistics of all its heavy trucks, Sprinter and Vario vans. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139779/norbert-dentressangle-wins-carlsberg-primary-distribution-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139779/norbert-dentressangle-wins-carlsberg-primary-distribution-contract.htmNorbert Dentressangle (ND) has been appointed Carlsberg UK’s primary logistics partner under a new five-year contract, following a “long and tough” competitive tendering process.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139778/metro-distributor-ald-joins-united-pallet-network.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139778/metro-distributor-ald-joins-united-pallet-network.htmAssociated Newspapers-owned ALD Logistics has joined the United Pallet Network covering the SE, BR and some of the SW postcode. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139777/yusen-logistics-opens-leeds-depot.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139777/yusen-logistics-opens-leeds-depot.htmYusen Logistics has opened its new depot in Stourton, Leeds – a move that has seen it transfer its operations and entire team from its former facilities in Castleford.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139776/gap-between-road-taxation-and-road-spending-must-be-cut.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139776/gap-between-road-taxation-and-road-spending-must-be-cut.htmThe Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has called on the government to close the gap between the UK’s high vehicle taxation and the actual amount spent each year on road maintenance. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139775/dsv-signs-gurit-extension.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139775/dsv-signs-gurit-extension.htmDSV Road UK has won a two-year contract extension with composite materials manufacturer Gurit to provide road freight logistics for the firm’s export shipments.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139774/diabetes-awareness-campaign-launched-for-drivers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139774/diabetes-awareness-campaign-launched-for-drivers.htmAn education campaign has been launched to boost awareness around type-2 diabetes, so that professional drivers can seek help to effectively manage their condition. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139773/man-sign-up-for-cv-show-2012.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139773/man-sign-up-for-cv-show-2012.htmMost big vehicle manufacturers are throwing their weight behind the Commercial Vehicle Show next year, with MAN, Ford, Vauxhall, Renault and Citroen among those already signed up. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139772/a14-toll-road-costs-need-to-be-reasonable.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139772/a14-toll-road-costs-need-to-be-reasonable.htmThe industry has given a guarded response to reports that Chancellor George Osborne is keen to resurrect plans to ease congestion on the A14 by allowing the construction of a toll road.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139771/coalition-reckless-with-uk-road-safety-says-labour.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139771/coalition-reckless-with-uk-road-safety-says-labour.htmLabour has accused the coalition of being “reckless” when it comes to UK road safety, citing the decision to approve the trial of longer semi-trailers last month as indicative of the government’s stance on the issue. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139769/free-truck-crime-reduction-event.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139769/free-truck-crime-reduction-event.htmThe next free Truckwatch Northwest crime reduction event will take place in January at the University of Lancashire. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139768/dealing-with-historical-misconduct.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139768/dealing-with-historical-misconduct.htmHow should employers deal with a discovery of wrongdoing in the workplace that emerges some time after the incident? What actions you can take?Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139767/transport-managers-new-rules-explained.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139767/transport-managers-new-rules-explained.htmFrom 4 December 2011, new rules policing the management of O-licences come into force. The Access to the Occupation of Road Transport Operator regulations (EC regulation 1071/2009) will bring significant changes to the way that the industry operates.Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139766/criminal-record-checks-all-you-need-to-know.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139766/criminal-record-checks-all-you-need-to-know.htmMany high-profile thefts of trucks and cargo are possible because a gang member works inside the targeted transport company. At its most extreme, this can involve crooked traffic office clerks diverting cargo to bogus warehouses where villains lie in wait. All the more reason then for hauliers to be careful when recruiting those with a criminal past.Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139765/woodland-is-first-with-remote-tacho-download.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/19/139765/woodland-is-first-with-remote-tacho-download.htmThe transport industry’s first introduction to the concept of remote downloading was back in 2006 when the major truck manufacturers got everyone excited about the prospect of a solution where the vehicle and driver data could be transmitted to the transport company, without any involvement of the driver and independently of the location of the truck. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139764/recovery-hauliers-stage-a-go-slow-on-m25-in-protest-of-lez.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139764/recovery-hauliers-stage-a-go-slow-on-m25-in-protest-of-lez.htmHauliers in the recovery sector plan to carry out a go-slow protest on the M25 this afternoon (18 November) in order to raise awareness about the impact of the Low Emission Zone on their businesses. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139763/industry-warned-of-christmas-drivers-shortage.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139763/industry-warned-of-christmas-drivers-shortage.htmA driver agency is warning operators there may well be a shortage of agency staff during the peak Christmas period, as the lack of new blood entering the industry in recent years starts to bite. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139762/farralls-transport-lands-10m-dandys-rock-salt-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139762/farralls-transport-lands-10m-dandys-rock-salt-deal.htmEdwin C. Farrall Transport has signed an exclusivie supply deal with Dandy’s Rock Salt, which could deliver up to £10m in turnover during its full lifetime. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139761/nissan-launches-nv400-panel-van.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139761/nissan-launches-nv400-panel-van.htmNissan has returned to the large panel van market with the launch of its new NV400 model. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139760/viridor-snaps-up-jws-churngold.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139760/viridor-snaps-up-jws-churngold.htmViridor Waste Management has bought JWS Churngold for £14.25m. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139759/pentalver-chooses-fargos-transport-management-software.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139759/pentalver-chooses-fargos-transport-management-software.htmContainer haulier Pentalver Group has chosen software from Fargo Systems to manage its UK operation. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139758/fta-welcomes-diabetic-driver-law-change.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139758/fta-welcomes-diabetic-driver-law-change.htmThe Freight Transport Association has welcomed changes to the law that allow drivers with insulin treated diabetes to apply for HGV licences. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139757/hgv-driver-disqualified-for-magnet-use.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139757/hgv-driver-disqualified-for-magnet-use.htmTraffic Commissioner for Scotland Joan Aitken has disqualified a former driver from Arbroath haulier EG Chassar for a year after he admitted using a magnet to interfere with tachograph equipment. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139756/dixons-retail-opts-for-cartwright-for-knowhow-expansion.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139756/dixons-retail-opts-for-cartwright-for-knowhow-expansion.htmDixons Retail has placed an order for 123 vehicle bodies from bodybuilder Cartwright. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139755/unite-says-long-hours-culture-is-putting-overworked-hgv-drivers-at-risk.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139755/unite-says-long-hours-culture-is-putting-overworked-hgv-drivers-at-risk.htmThe Unite union has accused road transport bosses of operating on “the edges of legality”, suggesting the industry’s long-hours culture is putting overworked drivers and other road users at risk. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139752/fowler-welch-coolchain-on-course-despite-challenging-market.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139752/fowler-welch-coolchain-on-course-despite-challenging-market.htmThe outlook for Fowler Welch-Coolchain is “encouraging” according to parent company Dart Group. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139754/lewis-tankers-forecasts-return-to-profit-in-2011.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139754/lewis-tankers-forecasts-return-to-profit-in-2011.htmBulk tanker specialist Lewis Tankers posted a loss in 2010 but forecasts a return to profit this year having won new contracts and restructured its operations following a management buy-out. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139750/mccarthy-waste-management-opts-for-ctrack-software.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139750/mccarthy-waste-management-opts-for-ctrack-software.htmBristol-based McCarthy Waste Management has opted to install Ctrack tracking software on eleven skip loaders to improve productivity. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139747/ghost-driver-haulier-sent-to-prison.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139747/ghost-driver-haulier-sent-to-prison.htmAn owner driver who fiddled his hours records by using the name of a former employee has been jailed for 30 weeks. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139748/uk-mail-pre-tax-profit-falls-18.2-in-first-half.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139748/uk-mail-pre-tax-profit-falls-18.2-in-first-half.htmUK Mail saw pre-tax profit fall 18.2% to £6m, in interim results for the six months ending 30 September, down from £7.4m this time last year, as it blamed a fall in margins on the impact of the extra bank holiday for the royal wedding.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139746/reed-boardall-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139746/reed-boardall-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs.htmReed Boardall Transport says the cost of fuel continued to put margins under pressure during its financial year ending 31 March 2011. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139745/citysprint-buys-lewis-day-courier-operations.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139745/citysprint-buys-lewis-day-courier-operations.htmCitySprint has entered an agreement to buy the UK courier operations of Lewis Day, which will be integrated in the coming months into its same day courier and distribution operations. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139744/hackney-offers-free-driver-cpc-training-to-hgv-drivers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139744/hackney-offers-free-driver-cpc-training-to-hgv-drivers.htmHackney is offering free Driver CPC training for HGV drivers operating in the London borough, in an unusual bid to cut traffic accidents. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139743/forum-of-private-business-calls-for-fuel-price-cut.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139743/forum-of-private-business-calls-for-fuel-price-cut.htmEmployer’s group the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has backed calls to reduce the price of fuel, after yesterday’s debate on the topic in the House of Commons. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139742/condor-logistics-joins-palletways.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139742/condor-logistics-joins-palletways.htmPortsmouth firm Condor Logistics has been appointed to take on the PO postcode for Palletways.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139741/c-butt-still-in-discussions-as-asda-completes-netto-integration.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139741/c-butt-still-in-discussions-as-asda-completes-netto-integration.htmNorthamptonshire-haulier C Butt says it is still in discussions with Asda over its involvement in the distribution operation to Netto stores.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139740/mps-back-fairfueluk-motion.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139740/mps-back-fairfueluk-motion.htmA majority of MPs last night (Tuesday) backed a motion calling for the government to act now on crippling fuel prices. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139739/dhl-signs-five-year-westfield-stratford-city-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139739/dhl-signs-five-year-westfield-stratford-city-deal.htmDHL Supply Chain has won a five-year contract with Westfield Group to handle the logistics for its Stratford City shopping complex in east London.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139738/geopost-ranks-high-for-carbon-reduction.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139738/geopost-ranks-high-for-carbon-reduction.htmGeoPost UK has been ranked in the top 3% of the Environment Agency’s Energy Efficiency Performance League Table, which ranks more than 2,000 organisations on energy use and carbon reduction commitment. It is the highest ranking parcels carrier in the table.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139735/m5-crash-latest.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139735/m5-crash-latest.htmThe Highways Agency (HA) has defended reports in the national media about no fog warning signs for motorists prior to the 34-vehicle M5 pile-up on 4 November. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139737/samworth-brothers-pays-tribute-to-m5-victims.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139737/samworth-brothers-pays-tribute-to-m5-victims.htmAmong the seven fatalities named in the 34-vehicle pile-up on the M5 on 4 November were two HGV drivers working for Samworth Brothers Distribution. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139736/bude-skip-hire-fined-over-waste-offences.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139736/bude-skip-hire-fined-over-waste-offences.htmCornwall-based Bude Skip Hire has been ordered to pay a total of £5,940 after it pleaded guilty to a total of five illegal waste offences. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139733/capitalising-on-the-weather-4x4-price-performance.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139733/capitalising-on-the-weather-4x4-price-performance.htmSince the slump of 2008 the 4x4 market has gone from strength to strength. Underlying this has been a range of factors; the affordability they represented immediately post-slump, the perceived safety and additional visibility offered by the driving position, and more extreme winter conditions.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139734/dutch-driver-jailed-for-smuggling-2m-of-cocaine.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139734/dutch-driver-jailed-for-smuggling-2m-of-cocaine.htmA Dutch lorry driver has received a 10-year prison sentence after attempting to smuggle cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than £2m, into the UK. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139732/ukwa-launches-mentoring-scheme.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139732/ukwa-launches-mentoring-scheme.htmThe UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has launched a business mentoring scheme for supply chain executives targeted at smaller companies, who “may not have an obvious and qualified sounding board available to them”.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139731/nightline-improves-it-to-handle-greater-volumes.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139731/nightline-improves-it-to-handle-greater-volumes.htmNightline is investing €200,000 (£172,000) on IT hardware to handle increased order volumes and ensure capacity for future growth.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139730/government-must-freeze-fuel-duty-says-rha.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139730/government-must-freeze-fuel-duty-says-rha.htmThe government must freeze fuel-duty or face derailing the UK’s economic recovery, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139729/sainsburys-victim-of-cat-con-thefts.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139729/sainsburys-victim-of-cat-con-thefts.htmSainsbury’s has seen thieves targeted eight of its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter delivery vans, stealing all the catalytic converters and sat-nav systems.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139728/yodel-launches-worldwide-service.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139728/yodel-launches-worldwide-service.htmYodel has extended its service with the launch of a new global delivery operation, Yodel WorldMon, 14 Nov 2011 13:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139727/mt-awards-dont-miss-the-biggest-event-of-2012.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139727/mt-awards-dont-miss-the-biggest-event-of-2012.htmDue to the world’s largest sporting event taking place in London next summer, the date of the 2012 Motor Transport Awards has been brought forward a month with the ceremony taking place on Wednesday 13 June at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139726/tag-transport-services-leaves-palletforce-for-palletways.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139726/tag-transport-services-leaves-palletforce-for-palletways.htmCroydon-based TAG Transport Services has joined Palletways to handle the CR and SM postcode areas. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139725/bidvest-logistics-takes-delivery-of-108-dafs.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139725/bidvest-logistics-takes-delivery-of-108-dafs.htmBidvest Logistics, parent company to foodservice firm 3663, has taken delivery of the first of a 108-strong order of DAF LF55 220s, with the rest of the trucks due to hit the road by January 2012.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139724/nearly-half-of-operators-set-to-miss-driver-cpc-deadline.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139724/nearly-half-of-operators-set-to-miss-driver-cpc-deadline.htmThe Freight Transport Association says almost half of its members fear they’ll miss the Driver CPC deadline. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139722/swain-retrofits-fleet-to-meet-january-lez-changes.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139722/swain-retrofits-fleet-to-meet-january-lez-changes.htmSwain Group is retrofitting more than 100 of its truck fleet to comply with more stringent air quality standards within the London Low Emission Zone that come into force from 3 January 2012. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139723/over-100-jobs-to-go-at-stobart-group.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139723/over-100-jobs-to-go-at-stobart-group.htmStobart Group says it will be making more than a hundred driver redundancies across three of its depots as it pursues a cost-cutting strategy.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139721/hermes-to-pilot-evening-delivery-service.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139721/hermes-to-pilot-evening-delivery-service.htmHome delivery specialist Hermes is planning to start piloting an evening service in spring 2012, with delivery between 6pm and 10pm on weekdays and 6pm till 9pm on Saturday within the M25.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139720/cv-show-2012-ats-signs-up.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139720/cv-show-2012-ats-signs-up.htmATS Euromaster has signed up for next year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, saying the event represents a "major opportunity" to talk to fleets of all sizes. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139718/scottish-firm-fined-15000-for-lorry-loading-accident.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139718/scottish-firm-fined-15000-for-lorry-loading-accident.htmA banksman who lost a finger after an accident loading a lorry has seen his employer fined £15,000 and ordered to pay costs of £7,238. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139719/van-operators-urged-to-recheck-lez-compliance.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139719/van-operators-urged-to-recheck-lez-compliance.htmVan operators should double-check if their older vans will comply with the London LEZ rules from 3 January as it has become apparent that some makes of vans feature ‘early adopter’ technology that now renders them compliant. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139717/tesco-train-service-will-remove-40000-truck-journeys-annually.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139717/tesco-train-service-will-remove-40000-truck-journeys-annually.htmTesco has launched a new rail freight service from Daventry to Thurrock which it says will help remove 40,000 lorries from the roads each year.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139716/new-o-licensing-consultation-a-bit-of-a-mess-says-rha.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139716/new-o-licensing-consultation-a-bit-of-a-mess-says-rha.htmA second round of consultation into the first ever set of statutory directions and guidance notes has begun in order that they match new O-licensing rules starting in December. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139715/wincanton-reveals-75.5m-pre-tax-loss.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139715/wincanton-reveals-75.5m-pre-tax-loss.htmWincanton has posted a pre-tax loss of £75.5m following sale of its European operations over the summer, and revealed plans to dispose of its loss-making foodservice division.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139713/ceva-logistics-sees-robust-uk-performance.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139713/ceva-logistics-sees-robust-uk-performance.htmThe UK continues to be a “very robust” performer according to Ceva Logistics, which is looking forward to a spike in business next year from the London Olympics. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139714/supply-chains-face-public-scrutiny.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139714/supply-chains-face-public-scrutiny.htmOvercoming the cost challenge’ was the overall theme of yesterday’s (8 November) IGD Summit 2011, featuring speakers from major supermarkets' logistics operations and suppliers, and the UK’s supply chains should be well-placed to embrace this industry-wide problem.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139712/uks-bid-to-defeat-4m-trailer-height-receives-iru-backing.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139712/uks-bid-to-defeat-4m-trailer-height-receives-iru-backing.htmThe International Road Transport Union has demonstrated its continuing support for the UK’s fight against a mandatory 4m single-trailer height by urging European Commissioners to think again. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139711/vw-man-takeover-concludes.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139711/vw-man-takeover-concludes.htmVolkswagen’s majority takeover of MAN has been completed, after overcoming its final hurdle: Chinese competition authorities cleared the deal on 3 November.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139710/morrisons-aims-for-better-than-ever-logistics.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139710/morrisons-aims-for-better-than-ever-logistics.htmMorrisons says it wants its logistics to be "different and better than ever" in the wake of the opening of its RDC in Bridgwater.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139709/operators-remain-unsure-about-impact-of-olympic-route-network.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139709/operators-remain-unsure-about-impact-of-olympic-route-network.htmWith just eight months to go until the London Olympics, almost half of road freight operators still have little or no knowledge of how the Olympic Route Network (ORN) will affect them, according to a new survey. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139708/allport-strikes-deal-with-house-of-fraser.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139708/allport-strikes-deal-with-house-of-fraser.htmAllport has been awarded a three-year inbound logistics contract with fashion retailer House of Fraser. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139707/hgv-driver-sleep-disorder-petition-hits-800-mark.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139707/hgv-driver-sleep-disorder-petition-hits-800-mark.htmA petition to make haulage companies acknowledge the dangers caused by drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea has received almost 800 signatures. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139706/stobart-driver-killed-in-bridge-accident.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139706/stobart-driver-killed-in-bridge-accident.htmA Stobart Group driver has died following an accident where the lorry he was driving fell from a bridge onto the westbound carriageway of the M56. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139705/routing-software-providers-ready-for-olympics-challenge.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139705/routing-software-providers-ready-for-olympics-challenge.htmRouting and scheduling software providers say they are ensuring operators delivering into London during the Olympics don’t face a logistical nightmare by providing them with map updates and training. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139702/wincanton-to-consult-with-120-employees-over-best-buy-uk-withdrawal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139702/wincanton-to-consult-with-120-employees-over-best-buy-uk-withdrawal.htmSome 120 employees at Wincanton at its shared user sites in Daventry and Greenford have entered a formal consultation with the firm following the decision by retailer Best Buy to close its stores in the UK.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139703/pulleyn-transport-pulls-in-profit.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139703/pulleyn-transport-pulls-in-profit.htmReading-based Pulleyn Transport says it is "pleased" its clients accomodated an increase in rates following increases in fuel prices and Euro to pound exchange rates that saw it increase profit threefold.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139704/hermes-sees-uk-revenue-boost.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139704/hermes-sees-uk-revenue-boost.htmHermes UK says it has seen a 6% boost in revenue to £211.5m for the financial year 2010-2011, resulting in a profit of £17.5m.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139701/fairfueluk-urges-operators-to-lobby-mps.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139701/fairfueluk-urges-operators-to-lobby-mps.htmThe organisers of the FairFuelUK (FFUK) campaign have called on operators and the public alike to contact their local MP and make sure they attend next week’s fuel duty debate in Parliament. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139700/two-lorry-drivers-confirmed-among-m5-crash-fatalities.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139700/two-lorry-drivers-confirmed-among-m5-crash-fatalities.htmTwo truck drivers have been confirmed among the seven fatalities from Friday’s (4 November) 34-strong vehicle pile-up on the M5 in Somerset.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139698/ats-euromaster-signs-up-to-exhibit-at-the-commercial-vehicle-show-2012.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139698/ats-euromaster-signs-up-to-exhibit-at-the-commercial-vehicle-show-2012.htmATS Euromaster has signed up for next year’s Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show, saying the event represents a "major opportunity" to talk to fleets of all sizes. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139694/waste-convictions-haulier-loses-o-licence-appeal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139694/waste-convictions-haulier-loses-o-licence-appeal.htmSkip operator Springwood Trading - which had its O-licence revoked for failing to inform the Traffic Commissioner's office about the convictions of its director for illegal waste offences - has lost an appeal to win it back. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139699/city-link-losses-deepen.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139699/city-link-losses-deepen.htmCity Link has revealed a Q3 operating loss of £6.8m, compared with £1.3m in the same period in 2010; turnover also dropped to £74.4m, a decline of 7.9% on last year's figure of £80.8m. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139697/simarco-launches-black-sea-routes.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139697/simarco-launches-black-sea-routes.htmSimarco has launched two new distribution routes to the capitals of Bulgaria and Romania, in partnership with Black Sea region specialist Unimasters Logistics. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139696/truck-registrations-continue-to-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139696/truck-registrations-continue-to-rise.htmTruck registrations continued their upward trend in October: up 33% year-on-year to 4,210, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the rolling year, truck registrations increased 28.3% to 40,710. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139695/cartwright-chairman-alan-cartwright-passes-away.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139695/cartwright-chairman-alan-cartwright-passes-away.htmCartwright chairman Alan Cartwright has died. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139693/meachers-driver-killed-by-trailer.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/04/139693/meachers-driver-killed-by-trailer.htmA driver for Meachers Global Logistics has been crushed to death by a trailer while making a delivery to Tilbury docks, just three days after a crane driver at the port was killed.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/03/139692/fta-ups-the-pressure-on-ec-to-stop-4m-trailer-height-limit.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/03/139692/fta-ups-the-pressure-on-ec-to-stop-4m-trailer-height-limit.htmThe Freight Transport Association is ratcheting up the pressure on UK and European politicians alike, with plans for a rally in Brussels, as fears grow that a 4m trailer height will be foisted on UK hauliers. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:37:00 GMT