<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Contract wins</title><link>http://www.roadtransport.com/</link><description>Contract wins in Road Transport - deals and contracts won by transport firms.</description><language>en-gb</language><copyright>RBI 2008</copyright><generator /><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Transpeed takes on Caveman work</title><link>http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135764/transpeed-takes-on-caveman-work.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/15/135764/transpeed-takes-on-caveman-work.html</guid><description>Controversial operator Caveman Consultants, which trades as The Logistix Group, has handed over its entire transport operation to fellow Newcastle business Transpeed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pallet network merry-go-round kicks off</title><link>http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135757/pallet-network-merry-go-round-kicks-off.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135757/pallet-network-merry-go-round-kicks-off.html</guid><description>March has seen a lot of activity within the pallet networks as new hauliers join and existing members switch.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alan Firmin scoops £6m-a-year Knauf deal</title><link>http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135760/alan-firmin-scoops-6m-a-year-knauf-deal.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/03/12/135760/alan-firmin-scoops-6m-a-year-knauf-deal.html</guid><description>Kent 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. </description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tradeteam wins deal extension with Mitchells &amp; 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