Logistics firm McGregor Logistics has announced that it is to expand its operations after joining Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing palletised freight network. McGregor Logistics, founded in 2003 in Doncaster with a depot in Grays, specialises in general haulage including logistics of fresh produce and the delivery of turf… Read more »
Powerday DAF LF on Hyva Tip-Ex Stand
Truck engineering specialist, Hyva UK Ltd. is showing Powerday’s latest DAF LF and Hyva skip-loader combination (in Translease colours) at Tip-Ex 2015. Powerday in Harlesden, a family-owned recycling and waste management special ist, has already taken delivery of its first latest Euro-6 DAF LF 250 FA which includes a bespoke specification the company describes as fitting its… Read more »
FTA welcomes launch of new online DVA system in Northern Ireland
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed news that Northern Ireland transport operators will have access to a new online Driver and Vehicle Agency system from April 2016. Operators in Britain will benefit from a DVLA online system from 8 June and Seamus Leheny, FTA Policy & Relationships manager for Northern… Read more »
Clean, green Simarco optimise uptime thanks to MC Truck & Bus
Simarco, one of the UK’s leading freight companies, is optimising vehicle utilisation and reducing carbon emissions. Thanks in part, says Simarco Fleet Manager Craig Rowley, to the family-owned company’s policy of operating Volvo trucks no more than three years old and the ‘fantastic’ support the firm receives from Volvo dealer… Read more »
FTA warns UK supply chain in danger of collapsing
As the Calais migrant problem continues to worsen the Freight Transport Association has warned that the UK supply chain is in danger of collapsing. The migrant population has risen to around 3,000, as those fleeing North Africa and Middle East make their way to Calais in the hope of crossing… Read more »
DAF Trucks goes for gold at Tip-Ex with John Owen Aggregates
DAF Trucks is joining in with John Owen Aggregates’ 50th anniversary celebrations at this year’s Tip-Ex and Tank-Ex in Harrogate. DAF Trucks’ stand will proudly display a special gold-coloured Euro-6 ‘Construction’ CF 400 FAD Slee per-Cab eight-wheeler on loan from the Sheffield-based tipper operator. This 6.4-metre wheelbase exhibit features two eight -tonne front axles, an Aliweld body and Harsh… Read more »
Celtic Pride in Volvo as Castell Howell Foods opts for flagship FH
Castell Howell Foods of Cross Hands, Llanelli in South Wales has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH13 6×2 from the Mansel Davies and Son dealership in Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire. The unit is coupled to a Chereau bi-rail meat trailer featuring a Thermal King SLX400 front mounted fridge unit and… Read more »
Trakker 8×4 tipper leads full-range Iveco line-up at Tip-Ex
Iveco is putting on its largest ever display at Tip-Ex with nine vehicles on show – spread across two indoor stands and an outside exhibition area – to highlight the suitability and versatility of its full range for construction, demolition and local authority applications. The stands are being run in… Read more »
Prologis Signs Agreement for 342,622 Square Feet with Clipper at Grange Park
Prologis, the global leader in industrial real estate today announced that it has signed an agreement to lease 342,622 square feet to Clipper Logistics plc at Prologis Grange Park in Northampton. Clipper, the specialist retail logistics company, has taken the new building to operate its contract with Inditex, the parent… Read more »
MAN power boost at docks
DJB Haulage is enjoying a power boost from its new fleet of MAN TGX 26.480 6×2 tractor units. The firm, part of the ADMP Group which includes Somerset based Willmott Transport, has chosen the increased power of the TGX 480 backed by an excellent package through MAN Finance to renew… Read more »
