Leyland Trucks, a leading name in commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing, has welcomed 25 new apprentices to its long-standing apprenticeship programme. Following a rigorous application process earlier this year, Leyland Trucks attracted a significant number of candidates, eventually selecting 25 exceptional individuals to join its ranks. This year’s cohort spans… Read more »
JDS Truck & Van’s engineer wins first ever IRTE award double
JDS Truck & Van’s IRTE Northern Centre Young Engineer of the Year Jacob Pettit receives prestigious career awards in recognition of record-breaking achievement. In an industry first, Jacob Pettit, Shift Supervisor at Renault Trucks dealer, JDS Truck & Van, Blackburn, has won both the IRTE Northern Centre Apprentice of… Read more »
Chamberlain Transport switches local Palletforce fleet to HVO saving 150 tonnes of CO2 every year
British haulage business Chamberlain Transport has announced that it has switched its local Palletforce collections and delivery vehicles to now be fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplied by Certas Energy. The family-owned company is expected to reduce its annual carbon emissions by more than 150 tonnes (150,000 kilograms) as… Read more »
Lili Waste ‘exonerates’ drivers with Fleetclear technology
Sustainable waste, recycling and event management services provider Lili Waste has equipped its 5-star DVS rated trade waste refuse vehicle fleet with Fleetclear’s DVR camera systems and switched to the Fleetclear Connect platform to monitor and track vehicle safety technology. John Hopkins, Fleet & Depot Manager, Lili Waste said:… Read more »
New DAF fleet delivers daily bread for Allied Bakeries
In a major fleet renewal programme, national bakery business, Allied Bakeries, has upgraded with 68 New Generation DAF vehicles to help deliver over eight million bakery goods weekly from its seven bakeries and four depots nationwide. The new fleet comprises 36 DAF XB 230 18-tonne rigids and 32 maximum weight… Read more »
PD Ports named Best Dry Bulk Port 2024 at the International Bulk Journal Awards, ahead of global competitors
PD Ports has been honoured by industry experts at the prestigious International Bulk Journal Awards, with its Teesport Bulks Terminal named Best Dry Bulk Port, one of the top awards of the evening. The award recognised the level of innovation and investment in people, equipment and infrastructure at Teesport Bulk… Read more »
Next Transport Secretary Must Back Logistics To Support Growth Mission, Says Logistics UK
Following the resignation of Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, Logistics UK, one of the UK’s biggest business groups and the only organisation which represents all of logistics, says the incoming Secretary of State must seize the opportunity to drive Labour’s growth mission by prioritising logistics and acknowledging its foundational role in… Read more »
WS Transportation embraces groundbreaking technology after signing major new deal with trailblazing start-up HaulageHub
HaulageHub, the Liverpool City Region based digital freight marketplace, has secured a major new contact with WS Transportation, one of the UK’s leading logistics firms. The multi-year partnership with the Runcorn based firm – which specialises in logistics for the construction industry and high and heavy haulage – will harness… Read more »
Invest in roads to attract more international visitors and boost economy, RHA urges Government
The RHA has said the Government must invest in roads and infrastructure projects to support its ambitions to welcome 50 million international visitors per year by 2030. Tourism Minister, Sir Chris Bryant MP unveiled the Government’s vision in a speech at the Tourism Alliance Conference where he said collaboration withindustry… Read more »
Tony O’Mahony sticks with Volvo with new 80-tonne FH16 750
County Cork’s Tony O’Mahony Agri Plant Hire & Haulage has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16 750 6×2 tractor unit continuing its long-standing relationship with the manufacturer which dates back nearly 20 years. Supplied by Gerard Sheehan, Sales Executive at McCarthy Commercials, the new truck replaces a 2016 plate… Read more »
