Brit-Pol the fast-expanding logistics specialist reports major savings in POD and accounts processing, just one month after installing Mandata’s TMS system. With the recent addition of 160 new trailers and a further delivery of new trucks bringing the vehicle fleet to 90 units, the Immingham-based operator required a transport management… Read more »
Renault Trucks announces arrival of UK’s first 100% electric production truck, Range D Wide Z.E.
Renault Trucks announces the arrival of the UK’s first right hand drive 100% electric serial production truck, a Range D Wide Z.E. 26 tonne 6×2 rigid. Yesterday “marks a significant milestone in our transformation of urban mobility, with the arrival in the UK of the first fully electric MHD… Read more »
Four new Volvo FH trucks help Brinor International Shipping & Forwarding freshen up its fleet
Brinor International Shipping & Forwarding has continued its long association with Volvo Trucks, taking delivery of four new FH 6×2 tractor units, including one 460hp FH with I-Save. The freight business has a strong, established relationship with the Swedish manufacturer, having bought Volvo trucks for the best part of four… Read more »
Deadline approaching to enter FTA’s Logistics Awards 2020
With two weeks until entries close for the FTA’s Logistics Awards 2020, sponsored by Port of Dover, the business group that represents the whole of the sector is urging any company wishing to be considered for one of the industry’s most prestigious awards to submit their application soon. Taking place… Read more »
A look into the future for the UK Haulage Sector: examining the challenges and opportunities beyond 2021 in the post-COVID world
Driver Require has today released an entirely updated and consolidated report which investigates how the Lockdown has affected our industry; it is essentially a “Road Map”, to provide a clearer understanding of how COVID-19 has affected and will continue to affect the sector for many years to come. But it’s… Read more »
IVECO joins forces with the Repsol Honda MotoGP team for the next two seasons
With its long tradition of MotoGP sponsorship, IVECO now joins the Repsol Honda Team in pursuit of victory on the European race circuits for the next two seasons. The new IVECO S-WAY truck will transport all the equipment needed by the team’s riders, Marc Márquez and Alex Márquez, for all… Read more »
Survey reveals ‘more can be done’ by materials handling industry to quash carbon footprint
As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact along the whole supply chain, independent research1 conducted on behalf of Calor has revealed that an overwhelming 95% of those working in the materials handling industry feel that much more can be done to lower their carbon emissions. But despite recognising that… Read more »
Flogas starts work on UK’s largest LPG storage facility
Flogas Britain, one of the UK’s leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) suppliers, has started work on what will become the nation’s largest LPG storage terminal, with the capacity to store 34,564 tonnes of LPG. The project, which sees the conversion of the former National Grid LNG (liquefied natural gas) facility… Read more »
High-tech Mercedes-Benz Actros ticks all the boxes for Driven by Me
He’s a long-term fan of another truck brand, but Steve Garnier has been blown away by his new Mercedes-Benz, a beautifully presented Actros 2548 BigSpace tractor unit that wears the colours of Avonmouth-based haulier Driven by Me. Supplied by City West Commercials, the truck is the subject of a Mercedes-Benz… Read more »
Tiny percentage of damage claims show Michelin’s product confidence is well founded
In the 12 months ending 30 June 2020, Michelin received just 769 eligible claims for damage under its free accidental damage guarantee – from nearly 120,000 entitled truck and bus tyres sold in the UK and Ireland. Michelin says the claim rate of just 0.65 per cent highlights its unrivalled… Read more »
