http://www.roadtransport.com/News (Industry, Operators, Products and Legal) for the Road Transport industry.en-gbRBI 2007Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136797/upn-nets-new-members-and-unveils-new-logo.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136797/upn-nets-new-members-and-unveils-new-logo.htmlUnited Pallet Network (UPN) says a new company logo and move to a bigger hub have helped it to attract six new members in the last four months.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136795/london-city-bond-wins-work-with-wine-merchant-jeroboams-group.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136795/london-city-bond-wins-work-with-wine-merchant-jeroboams-group.htmlWine merchant Jeroboams Group has appointed London City Bond as its logistic partner, exiting a three-year partnership with Cert Octavian.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136796/berkshire-firm-bdt-transport-joins-uk-pallets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136796/berkshire-firm-bdt-transport-joins-uk-pallets.htmlBerkshire logistics firm BDT Transport has joined UK Pallets to deter customers from giving work to rival transport firms.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136794/new-van-models-unveiled-by-renaultvauxhall.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136794/new-van-models-unveiled-by-renaultvauxhall.htmlThe latest stage of the joint Renault Master/Vauxhall Movano range was exclusively revealed to CM and the other International Van of the Year jury members today at Renault's factory in Batilly, northern France. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136793/kn-drinks-logistics-consults-over-consolidation-plans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136793/kn-drinks-logistics-consults-over-consolidation-plans.htmlKN Drinks Logistics is consulting with 381 London employees over proposals to consolidate some of its on-trade logistics activities.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136792/uk-pallets-records-20-hike-in-pre-tax-profit.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136792/uk-pallets-records-20-hike-in-pre-tax-profit.htmlUK Pallets has posted a 20% rise in pre-tax profit despite revenue slipping for the 12 months to 31 March.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136786/transaction-founder-says-fuel-duty-is-still-a-problem.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136786/transaction-founder-says-fuel-duty-is-still-a-problem.htmlTen years after protests over rising fuel duty led to blockades at fuel refineries and pumps running dry, one of the founders of protest group TransAction claims that there has been "no advancement" in addressing the crippling levels of fuel duty.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136791/r-swain-boosted-by-loyal-customers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136791/r-swain-boosted-by-loyal-customers.htmlRochester haulier R Swain & Sons has revealed a robust trading performance for the year to 31 December 2009 with the firm remaining profitable despite being heavily exposed to the construction sector.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136790/volvo-reveals-new-gas-fuelled-tractor.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136790/volvo-reveals-new-gas-fuelled-tractor.htmlVolvo provided a sneak preview of its latest gas-fuelled FM artic last weekend at the Elmia Truck Show in Sweden, ahead of this month's IAA Exhibition in Hannover. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136779/vosa-trade-unions-want-their-say-on-atf-policy.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136779/vosa-trade-unions-want-their-say-on-atf-policy.htmlThe trade unions representing VOSA staff are insisting that the future of VOSA's Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) policy cannot be decided without their input.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136781/used-van-prices-drop-by-168-at-bca.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136781/used-van-prices-drop-by-168-at-bca.htmlUsed van prices at British Car Auctions fell again during July by £168 to an average of £4,112, making it the third month in a row values have dropped. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136782/hauliers-want-rogue-operators-stopped.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136782/hauliers-want-rogue-operators-stopped.html you had absolute power for a day, what would you do? End all wars? End famine and poverty? Cease publication of The Daily Mail? Take all those pointless talent shows off TV? Or would you concentrate on the issues that bedevil the transport industry?Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136784/firms-fail-in-tough-trading-conditions.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136784/firms-fail-in-tough-trading-conditions.htmlThe economic climate continues to take its toll on the haulage sector with a string of insolvencies over the last few weeks.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136778/citysprint-back-on-acquisition-hunt-after-pre-tax-profit-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136778/citysprint-back-on-acquisition-hunt-after-pre-tax-profit-rise.htmlCitySprint expects to restart its spending spree after enjoying a 32% jump in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2010.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136785/welchs-groups-pre-tax-losses-widen-as-turnover-falls.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136785/welchs-groups-pre-tax-losses-widen-as-turnover-falls.htmlCambridge-based Welch's Transport saw its pre-tax losses widen to nearly £500,000 as turnover fell by 23.5% in 2009.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136777/north-yorkshire-truckstop-plans-delayed.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136777/north-yorkshire-truckstop-plans-delayed.htmlThe Secretary of State's decision to call a Public Inquiry into plans for a truckstop in North Yorkshire means drivers are facing a 12-mile detour to park until a decision is reached.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136776/haulier-who-texted-while-driving-loses-appeal-against-disqualification.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136776/haulier-who-texted-while-driving-loses-appeal-against-disqualification.htmlThe boss of AWE Grab Hire, who texted a VOSA traffic examiner while driving, has lost an appeal against his six-month disqualification imposed by Western Deputy Traffic Commissioner (DTC) Lester Madrell.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136775/only-one-third-of-operators-act-on-driver-cpc-pt-requirements.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136775/only-one-third-of-operators-act-on-driver-cpc-pt-requirements.htmlOnly one third of operators have acted on the periodic training (PT) requirements of the Driver CPC since its introduction a year ago. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136773/nd-announces-64-profit-growth-and-a-new-acquisition.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136773/nd-announces-64-profit-growth-and-a-new-acquisition.htmlNorbert Dentressangle has celebrated a 64% profit rise in the first half of 2010 with the acquisition of the freight forwarding activities of US-based Schneider Logistics.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136772/hgv-drivers-face-redundancy-at-wincantons-teesport-site.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136772/hgv-drivers-face-redundancy-at-wincantons-teesport-site.htmlWincanton's plans to relocate its Teesport trunking operation to other sites has left a number of drivers facing redundancy.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136787/operators-reject-m6-toll-for-already-congested-m6.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136787/operators-reject-m6-toll-for-already-congested-m6.htmlAn environmental lobby group has criticised the operators of the M6 Toll, Midland Expressway, for building a road that has failed to deliver the congestion cuts promised.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/28/136771/cappagh-has-licence-curtailed-for-one-week.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/28/136771/cappagh-has-licence-curtailed-for-one-week.htmlCappagh Contractors Construction (London) has had its O-licence curtailed for a week after receiving three "S" marked prohibitions within a year of its last public inquiry.Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136769/cert-octavian-completes-8m-turnaround.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136769/cert-octavian-completes-8m-turnaround.htmlCert Octavian says it is delighted with its two-year £8m turnaround as it returns to profitability following a loss of over £7m two years ago.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136768/city-link-in-belfast-wins-prams-and-buggies-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136768/city-link-in-belfast-wins-prams-and-buggies-deal.htmlJohnston Prams & Buggies has appointed City Link as its distribution partner, to service retailers and online customers.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136766/london-city-bond-wins-logistics-deal-with-wine-maker-zonin.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136766/london-city-bond-wins-logistics-deal-with-wine-maker-zonin.htmlLondon City Bond has secured a warehousing and distribution contract with Italian wine maker Zonin.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136765/collease-buys-another-100-trailers-from-dennison.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136765/collease-buys-another-100-trailers-from-dennison.htmlNorfolk-based truck and trailer rental company Collease has bought 100 new trailers from Dennison, the second such deal in six months, taking its total trailer renewal spend to £3m in the past 12 months. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136764/no-maintenance-logs-kept-for-17-years.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136764/no-maintenance-logs-kept-for-17-years.htmlAn operator that kept no maintenance records for 17 years has had its licence curtailed from four vehicles to three for a period of 10 days. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136763/ge-smith-buys-second-renault-premium.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136763/ge-smith-buys-second-renault-premium.htmlNorth Yorkshire haulier GE Smith has bought its second Renault Premium tractor following a successful year of operation with a previous unit. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136762/loughton-scaffolding-granted-restricted-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136762/loughton-scaffolding-granted-restricted-o-licence.htmlA scaffolding firm has been granted a restricted licence for two vehicles after being called to public inquiry because of its transport manager's links to two failed companies.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:53:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136761/john-lewis-cuts-co2-from-logistics.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136761/john-lewis-cuts-co2-from-logistics.htmlThe John Lewis Partnership has praised the performance of its distribution operation in reducing its CO2 emissions relative to turnover by 2.4% last year and by 6.3% against its 2005-06 baseline.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136760/joda-freight-fined-5k-over-brain-damage-accident.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136760/joda-freight-fined-5k-over-brain-damage-accident.htmlJoda Freight has been fined £5,000 after one of its drivers suffered brain damage when he was struck on the head by a 290 kg panel saw.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136759/north-yorks-waste-disposal-firm-goes-under.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136759/north-yorks-waste-disposal-firm-goes-under.htmlWaste disposal firm BCB Environmental Management has gone into administration after its premises were destroyed by a fire earlier this month.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136749/and-finally.-theres-only-120-delivery-days-left-until-christmas.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136749/and-finally.-theres-only-120-delivery-days-left-until-christmas.htmlThat's it. Summer is over. The nights are drawing in. X-Factor is back on telly and Christmas is coming.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136767/new-plant-movers-from-citron.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136767/new-plant-movers-from-citron.htmlCitroën has enhanced its range of Relay Plant and Go ready-bodied vehicles with less weight and more choice. Constructed by bodybuilder KFS Special Vehicles, of Andover, there is now a choice of standard or wide body, with 1,820mm between the wheelarches of the widest.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136770/acumen-wins-land-rover-distribution-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136770/acumen-wins-land-rover-distribution-contract.htmlAcumen Automotive Logistics has won a contract to deliver Land Rovers to dealerships throughout the south-west of England until 2012.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136732/rha-slams-low-number-of-cabotage-fines.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136732/rha-slams-low-number-of-cabotage-fines.htmlThe Road Haulage Association (RHA) has slammed the number of fines issued by VOSA for illegal cabotage as "tiny" after VOSA told CM that only 230 drivers had been discovered breaking the 'three jobs in seven days' rule, which came into force on 14 May.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136757/harkers-distribution-calls-in-administrators.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136757/harkers-distribution-calls-in-administrators.htmlThe transport arm of Sunderland-based Angel Distribution has called in administrators, Roadtransport.com can reveal.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136753/transport-boss-distracted-by-brothers-death-wins-appeal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136753/transport-boss-distracted-by-brothers-death-wins-appeal.htmlThe boss of JK Parcels, whose brother died during his application for authorisation for new premises, has won his appeal against Scottish Traffic Commissioner (TC) Joan Aitken's decision to revoke his O-licence.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136752/city-link-invests-in-new-post-centre.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136752/city-link-invests-in-new-post-centre.htmlExpress parcel firm City Link is continuing to reshape its property and depot portfolio as it returns to profit this year and pushes for growth in 2011.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136743/former-mrs-distribution-drivers-not-needed-by-bibby.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136743/former-mrs-distribution-drivers-not-needed-by-bibby.htmlBibby Distribution has defended its actions after letting several former MRS Distribution drivers go just one week after the drivers were told their jobs were safe.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136744/innovate-logistics-administration-will-run-until-end-of-the-year.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136744/innovate-logistics-administration-will-run-until-end-of-the-year.htmlThe administration of Innovate Logistics is set to continue until the end of the year, having passed the two-year mark in July. The Innovate group of companies collapsed on 30 June 2008, owing a staggering £176.6m to unsecured creditors.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136745/fraser-freight-buys-its-first-ever-man-trucks.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136745/fraser-freight-buys-its-first-ever-man-trucks.htmlPortsmouth-based Fraser Freight has broken its tradition of only buying DAF trucks following the addition of two new MANs to its 15-strong fleet.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136734/ramage-to-offer-vosa-approved-testing-at-new-cv-workshops.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136734/ramage-to-offer-vosa-approved-testing-at-new-cv-workshops.htmlNewcastle-BASED haulier Ramage Transport is to offer vehicle testing, as well as repair and maintenance services, at its recently upgraded workshops.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136735/tc-revokes-pj-greens-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136735/tc-revokes-pj-greens-o-licence.htmlWest Midlands Traffic Commissioner (TC) Nick Jones has revoked the O-licence of Paul Green and Jennifer Green, who traded as P&J Green, saying the pair had showed "a very poor understanding of basic management principles and of operator licensing". Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136737/industry-welcomes-private-clamping-ban.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136737/industry-welcomes-private-clamping-ban.htmlThe Government's decision to ban wheel clamping on private land has been welcomed by the industry, which has long condemned the practice of HGV drivers being charged up to £250 to release their vehicle at truckstops and other sites.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136738/industry-calls-for-improved-level-crossing-safety-regs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136738/industry-calls-for-improved-level-crossing-safety-regs.htmlA collision last week between a tanker and a train, resulting in 21 people being injured, has prompted renewed calls for stricter safety measures around level crossings.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136739/dalkeith-transport-hits-palletforce-jackpot.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136739/dalkeith-transport-hits-palletforce-jackpot.htmlDalkeith Transport says a switch to Palletforce six months ago has already resulted in tangible financial returns for the Midlothian-based business.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136740/brt-international-aims-to-top-1m-turnover-mark.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136740/brt-international-aims-to-top-1m-turnover-mark.htmlNewly formed container haulier BRT International hopes to post a first full year turnover of some £1m after revealing revenues of nearly £500,000 revenue for the first five months of its financial year.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136731/hire-and-reward-sector-hardest-hit-by-recession.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136731/hire-and-reward-sector-hardest-hit-by-recession.htmlThe severe effect of the recesion on the road transport industry has been laid bare by a new Department for Transport (DfT) report into the sector which shows that the amount of goods moved by hire and reward hauliers last year fell to its lowest level since the DfT began reporting on HGV movements.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136729/public-favours-foreign-lorry-tax.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136729/public-favours-foreign-lorry-tax.htmlTaxing foreign hauliers using the UK's roads is fast becoming one of the most popular suggestions on the Treasury's Spending Challenge website.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136730/aspray-24-revamps-property-portfolio.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136730/aspray-24-revamps-property-portfolio.htmlAspray 24 has revamped its depot portfolio by shedding its site in Surrey to make way for new warehouses in Hampshire and London.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136733/redhead-and-palletforce-team-up-for-ulster-rally.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136733/redhead-and-palletforce-team-up-for-ulster-rally.htmlRedhead International had an unusual load for its daily service from Scotland to Ireland in the shape of Rally Team Scotland's Ford Fiesta R2 rally car which took part in the Ulster rally in Northern Ireland last weekend.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136758/new-it-at-port-of-liverpool-improves-turnaround-times.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136758/new-it-at-port-of-liverpool-improves-turnaround-times.htmlTruck turnaround times at the Port of Liverpool have improved by 30% due to the implementation of a new IT system two weeks ago.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136728/keedwell-wins-20m-block-deal.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136728/keedwell-wins-20m-block-deal.htmlGrowing Somerset haulage firm RT Keedwell Group has secured a new contract with block manufacturer H+H UK working from its Pollington, East Yorkshire plant worth around £20m over the next three years.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136726/fortec-pre-tax-profit-hit-by-major-it-investment.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136726/fortec-pre-tax-profit-hit-by-major-it-investment.htmlPallet network Fortec has attributed a substantial investment in IT as the reason behind a 90.5% plunge in pre-tax profit during 2009.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136727/braces-bakery-to-axe-its-distribution-arm.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136727/braces-bakery-to-axe-its-distribution-arm.html Redundancy is on the cards for a number of logistics staff at Monmouthshire-based Brace's Bakery , after the...Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136725/liquidated-cannon-transport-has-a-deficiency-of-771810.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136725/liquidated-cannon-transport-has-a-deficiency-of-771810.htmlTyne and Wear-based Cannon Transport was liquidated owing creditors some £771,810, according to documents filed with Companies House.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136724/fraser-freight-breaks-tradition-with-new-mans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136724/fraser-freight-breaks-tradition-with-new-mans.htmlPortsmouth-based Fraser Freight has broken its tradition of buying exclusively DAF following the addition of two new MANs to its existing 15-strong fleet. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136723/europa-worldwide-signs-franchising-deal-with-cfs-international.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136723/europa-worldwide-signs-franchising-deal-with-cfs-international.htmlEuropa Worldwide Group, parent company to Europa Worldwide Logistics, has signed a three-year franchising deal with Dublin-based operator CFS International Ltd, to improve both parties' trade lines between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136748/europa-worldwide-to-join-forces-with-cfs-international.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136748/europa-worldwide-to-join-forces-with-cfs-international.htmlEuropa Worldwide Group, parent company of Europa Worldwide Logistics, has signed a three-year franchising deal with Dublin-based operator CFS International, to improve both parties' trade lines between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/21/136722/ghost-drivers-firm-loses-o-licence.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/21/136722/ghost-drivers-firm-loses-o-licence.htmlThe boss of collapsed haulier Cameron Young Transport has been disqualified indefinitely after his firm was found to have wound back tachograph clocks, pulled fuses and used "ghost drivers" to falsify its records.Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136721/wincanton-renews-sponsorship-of-bath-rugby-club.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136721/wincanton-renews-sponsorship-of-bath-rugby-club.htmlWincanton has renewed its sponsorship of Bath Rugby club in a deal that will run until at least the end of the 2011/12 season.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136719/eagle-couriers-wins-scottish-public-sector-contract.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136719/eagle-couriers-wins-scottish-public-sector-contract.htmlEagle Couriers has won a two-year multi-million pound distribution contract with the Scottish public sector for the Edinburgh & Lothians regions. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136720/avia-truck-closes-down-uk-operations.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136720/avia-truck-closes-down-uk-operations.htmlThe UK operation of Avia Truck, located in Bolton, is to be shut down with immediate effect. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136715/pollock-wins-three-year-deal-with-rpc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136715/pollock-wins-three-year-deal-with-rpc.htmlBathgate-based haulier Pollock (Scotrans) has been awarded a three-year, multi-million pound contract with RPC Containers working from its site in Plenmeller near Haltwhistle in Northumberland. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136714/freshlinc-bring-in-10-new-renault-trucks-and-50-schmitz-trailers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136714/freshlinc-bring-in-10-new-renault-trucks-and-50-schmitz-trailers.htmlSpalding-based chilled food distributor Freshlinc has expanded its fleet with the addition of 60 new trucks and trailers from Renault Trucks and Schmitz Cargobull.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:38:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136716/stobart-group-first-half-trading-boosted-by-contract-wins.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136716/stobart-group-first-half-trading-boosted-by-contract-wins.htmlA £7m-a-year contract with Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr will help Eddie Stobart keep its volumes strong, as parent Stobart Group reports trading for the first half of the year was significantly ahead of the same period last year.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136717/glasgow-depot-costs-hit-david-price-food-services.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136717/glasgow-depot-costs-hit-david-price-food-services.htmlNewcastle-based David Price Food Services slipped into the red at the close of its last financial year after it took over the full running of a cold storage and distribution depot in Glasgow, previously run by DHL.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136718/cilt-members-back-road-user-charging.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136718/cilt-members-back-road-user-charging.htmlA majority of members in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) support some form of road-user charging as the best way to raise funds from a transport sector facing severe budget cuts by the Department for Transport (DfT).Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136750/sainsburys-quiet-scheme-pays-off-in-bournemouth.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136750/sainsburys-quiet-scheme-pays-off-in-bournemouth.htmlSainsbury's says its involvement in the Quiet Deliveries Demonstration Scheme has prevented it from being banned from making night-time deliveries, as well as helping to reduce congestion.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136751/international-hauliers-in-limbo-over-vat-refunds.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136751/international-hauliers-in-limbo-over-vat-refunds.htmlInternational hauliers still waiting for VAT refunds stretching back into last year have been told that they may not receive a penny until 2011.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136713/cert-octavian-implements-staff-cash-bonus.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136713/cert-octavian-implements-staff-cash-bonus.htmlDrinks distributor Cert Octavian has opted for a staff bonus scheme instead of a proposed 2010 pay rise.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136712/cyclists-shun-cycle-superhighways.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136712/cyclists-shun-cycle-superhighways.htmlOne month since the Mayor of London's first two Cycle Superhighways went live, it appears that cyclists' fears that the blue painted lanes would offer nothing more than regular cycle lanes do are correct.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136711/ppg-integrates-united-trailers-and-drops-the-name.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136711/ppg-integrates-united-trailers-and-drops-the-name.htmlScunthorpe-based chassis, body and trailer manufacturer Weightlifter says investment and hard work has helped transform United Trailers Wisbech into a resolute, viable business. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:06:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136710/truck-driver-arrested-over-train-collision-in-suffolk.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136710/truck-driver-arrested-over-train-collision-in-suffolk.htmlA truck driver working for Royston, Herts firm JK Environmental has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after 21 people were injured when his vehicle collided with a train in Suffolk.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136709/pre-tax-profit-rises-12.4-at-the-pallet-network.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136709/pre-tax-profit-rises-12.4-at-the-pallet-network.htmlThe Pallet Network (TPN) says strict cost control and higher volumes helped pre-tax profit to climb 12% to £2.26m in the 12 months to 31 March 2010, compared to £2m the previous year. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136706/findel-education-chooses-nightline-for-irish-partnership.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136706/findel-education-chooses-nightline-for-irish-partnership.htmlNightline has been appointed as Findel Education's distribution partner for Ireland and Northern Ireland.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136696/mitchell-storage-and-distribution-trebles-depot-size.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136696/mitchell-storage-and-distribution-trebles-depot-size.htmlFortec member Mitchell Storage and Distribution has trebled its warehouse capacity to cope with rising pallet volumes. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136708/haulier-fails-in-third-attempt-to-get-truck-back.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136708/haulier-fails-in-third-attempt-to-get-truck-back.htmlDisqualified haulier James Innes, who an appeal judge said had created a "false hiring agreement" to continue operating, has had his third attempt to get back an impounded truck rejected. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136707/boughey-beats-forecasts-and-reveals-record-revenue.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136707/boughey-beats-forecasts-and-reveals-record-revenue.htmlBoughey Distribution has revealed record revenue of £42.2m for the year ended 31 May, a 7.7% rise on sales in 2009.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136705/norbert-dentressangle-wins-new-contract-with-building-adhesives.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136705/norbert-dentressangle-wins-new-contract-with-building-adhesives.htmlNorbert Dentressangle Transport Services has been appointed as Building Adhesives' new distribution partner in a multi-million pound deal.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136703/imagine-if-you-were-transport-minister-for-a-day.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136703/imagine-if-you-were-transport-minister-for-a-day.htmlIf you were transport minister, what would you change about the industry? That's one of the questions we're asking in this month's Trucking Britain Out Of Recession survey.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136704/no-decision-made-on-fair-fuel-duty-stabiliser.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136704/no-decision-made-on-fair-fuel-duty-stabiliser.htmlThe Treasury has told Roadtransport.com that no decision has yet been made over options for a fair fuel duty stabiliser, despite reports in the national media that the scheme was set to be scrapped.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136698/commercial-motor-photo-comp-still-time-to-enter.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136698/commercial-motor-photo-comp-still-time-to-enter.htmlThere's still time to enter CM's 'Wish You Were Here' photo competition. The prize for the best shot of a CM reader reading the magazine while on holiday is a Flip high-definition camcorder. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136700/three-hauliers-picked-for-british-sugar-beet.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136700/three-hauliers-picked-for-british-sugar-beet.htmlA radical pilot scheme that could transform the way sugar beet is transported in the future starts next month, with three hauliers chosen to take part in the project.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136701/government-leasing-tender-up-for-grabs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136701/government-leasing-tender-up-for-grabs.htmlLeasing specialists have until the end of the month to secure their place on the government's four-year, £2bn framework contract to supply vehicles to the public sector.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136693/rha-and-fta-lobby-to-save-key-road-schemes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136693/rha-and-fta-lobby-to-save-key-road-schemes.htmlThe Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Freight Transport Association (FTA) have highlighted the vital road improvement schemes that must be saved from the government's planned spending cuts. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136694/appeals-judge-reduces-david-finch-haulage-disqualification.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136694/appeals-judge-reduces-david-finch-haulage-disqualification.htmlAn appeals judge has reduced the three-year disqual-ification for David Finch trading as David Finch Haulage, describing the punishment imposed by Eastern Area Traffic Commissioner (TC) Richard Turfitt as "too long" .Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136695/hauliers-complain-about-fines-for-using-ropes.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136695/hauliers-complain-about-fines-for-using-ropes.htmlAgriculture hauliers in Aberdeenshire have complained to CM that police and VOSA officers have recently stopped vehicles, imposed on-the-spot fines, and handed out three penalty points to drivers for not using ratchet straps to secure their loads. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136692/o-licence-refused-after-directors-non-disclosure.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136692/o-licence-refused-after-directors-non-disclosure.htmlWaste International has had its O-licence application refused after failing to disclose its directors had previously operated a company that had its licence revoked, as well as having another application for a licence refused.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136691/ups-may-trial-mixed-powertrains-for-london-2012-olympics.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136691/ups-may-trial-mixed-powertrains-for-london-2012-olympics.htmlUPS is trialling different powertrain options for its fleet to support the London 2012 Olympics, the firm has revealed.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136690/twelve-uk-truckstops-audited-for-blue-flag-status.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136690/twelve-uk-truckstops-audited-for-blue-flag-status.htmlOperators will soon be able to book accommodation at truckstops awarded blue-flag status in an EU-backed scheme designed to offer drivers safe and secure overnight accommodation. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136689/system-training-and-hargreaves-training-services-join-forces.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136689/system-training-and-hargreaves-training-services-join-forces.htmlCarlisle-based System Training and Leeds firm Hargreaves Training Services have merged, creating what the company claims is the largest training provider in the industry.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136688/goldstar-transport-expands-with-acquisition.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136688/goldstar-transport-expands-with-acquisition.htmlGoldstar Transport, the Felixstowe-based container haulier, has cemented its position as one of the big players in the sector with the acquisition of numerous assets of Leggett's Transport in Woolpit, Suffolk for an undisclosed sum.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136686/ford-unveils-anniversary-transit-models.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136686/ford-unveils-anniversary-transit-models.htmlTo mark the 45th birthday of the Transit, Ford has introduced new entry-level Transit and Connect models. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136685/acst-wins-contract-renewal-with-food-firm-ticco.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136685/acst-wins-contract-renewal-with-food-firm-ticco.htmlAssociated Cold Stores and Transport (ACS&T) has won a one-year contract renewal with Italian food distributor Ticco.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136687/denby-transport-retains-margins-as-turnover-falls.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136687/denby-transport-retains-margins-as-turnover-falls.htmlDenby Transport says it is "cautiously optimistic" about its current performance, despite a 27% fall in pre-tax profit and an 18% drop in turnover in its last financial year.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136684/mercedes-benz-actros-a-first-for-viamaster.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136684/mercedes-benz-actros-a-first-for-viamaster.htmlViamaster Transport has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units for use on general haulage contracts throughout the UK. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136683/recovery-associations-lobby-for-red-warning-lights.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136683/recovery-associations-lobby-for-red-warning-lights.htmlThe recovery sector has formed an umbrella pressure group to bring a united front to their campaign for a change in the type of lights they can use during roadside operations.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136682/ocado-set-to-acquire-16.5m-west-midlands-dc.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136682/ocado-set-to-acquire-16.5m-west-midlands-dc.htmlOnline retailer Ocado is expected to finalise the acquisition of a multimillion-pound Staffordshire DC later this week.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:46:00 GMT