More than eight months on from acquiring the state-of-the-art trailer refurbishment centre in Stoke, TIP is providing a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to trailer replacement for transport operators. The unique 12.75-acre facility enables operators to extend the lifespan of their trailers, effectively giving them a ‘second life’. Moreover, the capability… Read more »
Haydock-based, family-owned Law Distribution has appointed Angela Carus as Managing Director, while former Managing Director, John Law, steps up to the role of Chairman. Working with a variety of business sectors, the company provides UK and European transportation, 350,000 square feet of ambient warehousing space, offers specialist bonded warehousing for… Read more »
Staplehurst Transits has hit a major milestone with the arrival of three new S.KO COOL reefers from Schmitz Cargobull: the 100th semi-trailer to wear the Blue Elephant logo in its fleet. Since 2010, Staplehurst Transits has placed an order with Schmitz Cargobull in each of the following 15 years,… Read more »
U.S. federal law currently allows trucks to weigh up to 80,000 pounds, but raising this limit has been proposed to increase productivity. This topic is relevant now as policies are under review, and there is pressure from both sides of the argument. The Proposed Increases in Truck Weights The maximum… Read more »
The government’s latest employment data issued today (17 July) shows unemployment is at its highest level since June 2021 and has increased to 4.7% in the three months to May. The announcement comes as business group Logistics UK publishes the findings of its latest Skills and Employment Update and calls… Read more »
Welshpool-based operator T Alun Jones has invested in a high-specification Volvo FH16 780 6×2 tag axle Globetrotter XL tractor unit, replacing an FH16 750 Ailsa Edition truck in the customer’s hard-working fleet. Supplied by Jack Hulse, Fleet Sales Manager at Hartshorne Group, the new arrival will be paired… Read more »
DAF Trucks is expanding its vehicle programme with a series of special chassis for car transport. It features a low chassis height and is available as an XD, XF, XG and XG+. The additional availability of models with a lower or slanted roof makes it possible to load cars above… Read more »
Auto Windscreens has agreed a renewed contract with global supply chain logistics company, Yusen Logistics (UK). The company will provide glass checks and windscreen replacement, repair and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems calibrations for Yusen’s UK fleet. Yusen Logistics’ UK headquarters is based in Northampton and it has 17 sites in… Read more »
Astemo, a global designer and manufacturer of automotive componentary, has unveiled plans to create and safeguard 200 automotive engineering and manufacturing roles at its facility in Bolton. The site will be the base for multiple new inverter production lines, to support the next-generation of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, from April… Read more »