KKB Group, the Kent-based remediation and recycling specialist, has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-750 Tridem 8×4 from M C Truck and Bus of Aylesford in order to meet the demands of transporting its increasingly large fleet of plant between sites. The top specification Volvo with all-round air suspension… Read more »
Cold chain companies with European networks poised to take advantage of huge growth in frozen food transport
NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics, which is experiencing strong growth in the movement of frozen product being transported into and out of the UK, predicts that supply chain companies with established European coldstore networks and temperature-controlled fleets will be well placed to take advantage of a predicted upsurge in volumes. … Read more »
FTA says new London road charging proposals present opportunities and challenges
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says new proposals announced today by the Mayor of London for road charging based on elements such as distance travelled and vehicle emissions could be a positive step for freight operators – provided they don’t simply add cost. The organisation, which represents half the… Read more »
Renault Trucks launches new right hand drive Range T High for the UK long-haul market
In response to the changing UK and Irish markets, and a clear demand from customers, Renault Trucks is delighted to announce the introduction of a newly-engineered right hand drive Range T High, available from early 2018. The flagship right hand drive Range T High with flat floor cab takes pride… Read more »
FORS reaches its 700th FORS Silver member with Helsby & Longden Ltd
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, is delighted to announce another significant milestone, as Helsby & Longden become the 700th company to achieve FORS Silver accreditation. Operating from its base in Runcorn, Helsby & Longden sends vehicles all over the UK to construction sites, and is one of the leading transport… Read more »
Oban livestock haulier handed four year transport and driving bans after falsifying records
An Oban livestock haulier who knowingly and deliberately broke the law to make false records of his driving duties has been disqualified from running and driving HGVs for four years. Industry regulator Joan Aitken said Donald Mackay had been the author of his own misfortune and that his actions had… Read more »
MAN makes light work of heavy recovery work
Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has supplied recovery experts Lantern Recovery with a top-spec MAN TGX 26.560 6×4. It will be going in to operation as a commercial vehicle recovery unit largely covering London and the Home Counties. James Miles Ogden, head of business development at Lantern,… Read more »
Michelin goes the distance for Fairport Containers
Lancashire-based steel waste container specialist Fairport Containers has binned its budget tyre policy and switched to Michelin, after a set of Michelin fitments achieved almost three times the mileage of a budget competitor in a tyre trial. The Michelin 315/70 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XDE drive tyres clocked up… Read more »
McArdle International returns to Krone for ‘Dual-Temperature Control’
DG McArdle International, the Co. Monaghan-based ambient and temperature controlled transport specialists whose main distribution hub is in Dublin, have once again returned to Krone for a repeat order of Cool Liner refrigerated trailers. This time, the trailers are fitted with Krone’s new ISOwall moveable bulkhead, which is lighter and… Read more »
St Helens HGV driver banned from driving professionally for three years
A St Helens HGV driver has been banned from professional driving for three years after he falsified his records and put other road users at risk. Simon Evans, the region’s Traffic Commissioner, ruled that Christopher Champion, 39, manipulated his driving records in a “dishonest fashion” and “for his own convenience”…. Read more »
