Kirkby Skips Ltd has taken a huge step towards decarbonising its fleet of 18-tonne skiploaders with the delivery of five new Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigids. The zero-tailpipe emission trucks replace five older diesel units in the forward-thinking business’ 20-strong commercial vehicle fleet. The Liverpool-based firm has been buying Volvos… Read more »
Nationwide moves 70m Bulk Mail contract to Whistl
Whistl the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has been awarded the contract to supply Nationwide with Bulk Mail downstream access services. Nationwide is the world’s largest building society, with over 17 million customers and the contract covers all of the Building Society’s transactional and marketing mail… Read more »
Goodyear unveils enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint for transport industry
Goodyear unveils advancements to its Goodyear CheckPoint tire management solution, making it even more supportive for transport fleets and dealers who desire to leverage their service level. These enhancements are designed to help optimize tire and vehicle maintenance further, reduce downtime, and increase overall fleet performance. The upgraded Goodyear CheckPoint… Read more »
New IVECO Basildon base reflects modern company ethos
IVECO UK has opened its new headquarter offices at Phoenix House in Basildon that will provide staff with a modern, spacious, and technology-infused space. Conveniently located just an hour from Central London, extensive road and rail links provide a convenient means of reaching the new business hub. IVECO’s continued presence… Read more »
Spartan Forklifts join Toyota’s national dealer network
Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) has announced the appointment of a new addition to its national dealer network. Bradford-based Spartan Forklifts became an official Toyota dealer on September 1st following a signing ceremony held at the company’s West Yorkshire premises. Established in 2009, Spartan is known throughout the industry for the excellence of its after sales support… Read more »
Bretts Transport colleagues mark more than five centuries of service
Thirty-five colleagues who between them have notched up more than 500 years of service for Bretts Transport have each been presented with awards for their loyalty and dedication. The awards were presented by Managing Director Simon Brett in a recent ceremony held at the Guyhirn-based company. Among them was Paul… Read more »
Carbon reduction remains the key concern for LCV fleets, reports Northgate
Carbon reduction remains the primary reason for LCV fleets looking to transition from diesel and petrol to electric vehicles, according to the data from Northgate’s latest customer research. Among the fleets that attended Northgate’s Reading Drive to Zero EV roadshow in 2024, 62.5% identified carbon reduction as their main motivation… Read more »
Prepare for GB Safety and Security Import Controls to Avoid Supply Chain Disruption
Cross-border road transport businesses need to be ready for the latest customs change for cargo coming from the EU or face significant delays and disruption according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. From 31 October 2024, Safety and Security (S&S) declarations will be required for… Read more »
Truck Parking Site Celebrates With Local Collaboration
A STOKE-ON-TRENT truck parking site – which has been recognised for its continued efforts to support driver welfare – is helping to serve major blue chip companies throughout the UK following a collaboration with a local transport company. ADS Truck Parking has been assisting maintenance experts – Vehicle Technical Services… Read more »
PD Ports makes £1m investment in specialist bulks tipper truck fleet
A £1m investment in five specialist bulks tipper trucks has strengthened PD Ports’ services for customers importing grain and powder products at Teesport. The STAS Agrostar bulk tipper trailers, designed for the unloading of complex compound products such as grain and powder, arrived this summer alongside five Volvo trucks. The… Read more »
