Valley Wholesale Carpets has recently taken delivery of a tri-axle semi-trailer box van from Cartwright, saying they would not go anywhere else for their trailers. The well-known carpet wholesaler, as a result of satisfaction with previous orders, ordered its latest box van from Cartwright. One of the main features is… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz vans ‘hit the nail on the head’ for tools specialist
Brighton Tools & Fixings knows all about premium-quality equipment – which explains why it is now running four new Mercedes-Benz vehicles supplied by local Dealer Rossetts Commercials. Three stylish Citan vans are allocated to Sales Representatives, who visit construction sites and other locations across much of East and West Sussex,… Read more »
World Toilet Day: HGV drivers deprived of human right to sanitation
Many of the UK’s HGV drivers are deprived of the United Nations (UN) Human Right to sanitation due to the lack of toilet facilities on the national road network, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. Speaking on the UN’s World Toilet Day (19 November 2019), FTA… Read more »
FTA calls on government to secure the future of HS2
Following uncertainty surrounding the review of HS2, FTA has called on government to secure the future of the high-speed railway and reassure businesses of its commitment to infrastructure investment moving forwards (15 November 2019). Alex Veitch, FTA’s Head of Multimodal Policy, commented: “FTA and its members are excited about the… Read more »
Prestigious project nets two awards for Collett
In a four week period Collett & Sons Ltd deliver three 169 Tonne Super Grid Transformers, a prestigious National Grid project which awards the Team the titles of the FTA Road Freight Operator of the Year and the Motor Transport Awards Team of the Year! Delivering Willenhall, Cellarhead and Lovedean… Read more »
Sainsbury’s van driver crowned Hero of the Year 2019
A van driver who saved a motorist trapped in a burning car after a high-speed crash in Huddersfield (12 November 2019) been recognised with a national award at FTA’s 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch. Kevin Marriott, a Sainsbury’s delivery driver, was presented with the Hero of the Year award at… Read more »
Dragons’ Den entrepreneur teams up with national charity Brake for Road Safety Week (and beyond)
Ed Hollands, the young founder of mobile advertising company DrivenMedia has gifted five branded lorries to Brake, the road safety charity ahead of Road Safety Week (November 18 to November 24). The lorries carry hard hitting messages, from reminding drivers to always wear a seatbelt to getting the message across that any phone use behind the wheel… Read more »
Ford & Slater Leicester invest £150,000 in new workshop facility
DAF Trucks dealership group, Ford & Slater, has invested £150,000 in a new building at their Leicester site to support subcontractors working on site. With eleven locations throughout Eastern and Central England, Ford & Slater is one of the largest DAF dealership groups in the UK, delivering over 2,000 new… Read more »
South Wales-based Caldicot Group celebrates multiple new business wins as part of business growth strategy and doubles turnover
Monmouthshire-based vehicle recovery, Maintenance and recovery truck distribution business Caldicot Group, has announced that is has successfully been awarded several new lucrative contracts as part of plans to grow the businesses. The new wins have helped doubled the firm’s turnover from £3m in 2018 to £6m this year The new… Read more »
Vauxhall Vivaro van goes electric
Vauxhall will launch the new Vivaro-e next year, the pure battery electric version of its best-selling medium van. Following the addition of the all-electric Corsa-e and plug-in hybrid Grandland X Hybrid4 to its product range, the Vivaro-e marks the next chapter in Vauxhall’s electrification strategy. The British brand is committed… Read more »
