BFGoodrich has added to its popular range of heavy truck tyres with the launch of the new Cross Control 2 – the brand’s first second-generation product to be introduced into the UK and Irish markets. Available as a steer and drive tyre, the new fitment is targeted at tippers and… Read more »
June used LCV market makes history with a 30-40% rise in prices reports SVA
The used van market in June made history with a pent-up demand for vehicles that reduced stock levels to a point prices rose by between 30-40% reports Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA). Hosting its first auction where 30 invite-only buyers joined SVA’s online buyer audience, dealers saw market prices rise again… Read more »
Hymix Concrete Mixers acquired by Sterling
Sterling GP, a well-known UK specialist manufacturer of beavertail plant bodies and step frame trailers based in North Yorkshire has acquired the brand, design rights and some assets of the Hymix concrete mixer range. This is to further support the growth of Sterling, which has already tripled in size over… Read more »
TIP to provide customers ‘Insight’ with new range of telematics-based services
TIP Trailer Services, market leading equipment services provider, is delighted to announce the launch of their new range of telematics-based digital and connected services, under the name of ‘TIP Insight’. Telematics has long since been a part of the transport industry and has proved crucial in keeping track of trailers… Read more »
Scottish Transport group on the road to success with £9m Group funding deal
Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided a £9m Group funding facility to support the re-finance of Currie European Transport Ltd, a transport and storage solutions group made up of 7 trading companies across Scotland, England, the Netherlands and France. The group, which is headquartered in Dumfries, Scotland, is using the… Read more »
King Willem-Alexander visits DAF Trucks
On Thursday 25 June, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander paid a working visit to DAF Trucks in Eindhoven. The visit was made in the light of the impact the corona pandemic has had on the automotive industry. The King was briefed by DAF president Harry Wolters before speaking with a number… Read more »
Industry Stalwart wins lifetime achievement in Microlise Driver of the Year Awards 2020
A driver from Forterra Building Products Ltd has won the Lifetime Achievement Award category in the Microlise Driver of The Year Awards 2020. With nomination-based awards receiving more entries than ever before and telematics-based categories containing an initial eligible pool of over 225,000 drivers, the 2020 winners are leading lights in… Read more »
M&H Carriers owner hands over reins after 30 years
Magnus Slater, who grew his 30-year-old distribution company from a car and trailer to a fleet of over 100 lorries and trucks, is preparing to hand over the reins of M&H Carriers to new Managing Director, Fraser Maclean. The Aberdeen based logistics company was created by Magnus and his then-wife… Read more »
Xeneta container rates alert: grim economic outlook spurs slight fall in long-term ocean freight rates
Long-term contracted ocean freights fell for the second consecutive month, and are now 1.3% down year-on-year, as the ramifications of Coronavirus continue to shake the foundations of the global economy. According to the latest XSI® Public Indices report from Oslo-based Xeneta, rates fell by 1.8% in June, following on from… Read more »
John Dinham Transport opens a new chapter with first Approved Used FUSO Canter
These are exciting times for Mercedes-Benz Approved Used Trucks customer John Dinham Transport, which has just moved to a new base in Avonmouth. Proprietor John Dinham purchased his first pre-owned vehicle from Dealer City West Commercials in 2016, and has since added another 14. All are Mercedes-Benz models, with the… Read more »
