Drighlington, West Yorkshire-based, David Blockley & Son has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-750 Ailsa Edition tractor unit. Supplied by Phil Atkinson, Area Sales Manager at Crossroads Truck and Bus Ltd, Birstall, the 6×2 pusher / steer prime mover will be hired out on a full-time basis by David Blockley… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Mertrux delivers a Total solution with 8×2 Arocs flagship
Total Hire & Sales takes pride in the versatility of the tools, plant, powered access equipment and temporary site accommodation it offers customers, and has ensured its latest Mercedes-Benz truck is every bit as capable. Purpose-built to fulfil roles for which most operators typically use two vehicles, the Midlands company’s… Read more »
FTA provides clear vision on London safety proposals
With safety of paramount importance to all of the capital’s road users, transport managers from businesses of all sizes will have the chance to understand the very latest information on the Mayor of London’s safety proposals for HGVs – the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) – at a conference to be… Read more »
Strong residual values are key to Gray & Adams’ appeal for Chiltern Cold Storage
One of the UK’s leading, privately-owned temperature-controlled logistics specialists has underlined its trust in the quality and durability of Gray & Adams equipment by commissioning four new semi-trailers. Chiltern Cold Storage part-exchanged four trailers as part of the deal – all had given outstandingly reliable service and still looked good… Read more »
Freight Movement grows with DAF New XF 480s
South Wales haulage, warehousing and pallet network operator, Freight Movement, has taken two DAF New XF 480 FTG 6×2 tractor units to handle its expanding business. The DAFs join a mixed fleet for the operator that has recent experience of the marque with a ’15 plate XF already on the… Read more »
Regulator refuses recovery firm’s fleet increase due to compliance concerns
A Swindon breakdown and recovery firm’s application for extra vehicles and trailers has been refused by Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney due to compliance concerns. The regulator said it would be inappropriate to allow any growth in fleet operations until there is clear evidence the company had eradicated overloading and drivers’… Read more »
O’Donovan Waste Disposal recognised as industry leader in 2017 shortlist
Employees at O’Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd are celebrating this week, after the company was named as one of 30 of the UK’s leading freight and logistics businesses on the shortlist for the 2017 FTA Logistics Awards. The awards, co-ordinated by the country’s leading logistics membership association, the Freight Transport Association… Read more »
Goodman announces deal to develop new logistics centre for CH Robinson at Derby Commercial Park
Goodman, a global leader in the ownership, development and management of industrial property, has today announced that it has signed a deal with C.H. Robinson to develop and lease a new 70,000 sq ft built to suit logistics centre at its successful Derby Commercial Park development, situated in the East… Read more »
Steel transporter finds all-round loading solution with Krone Profi Liner
JMP Transport Services, the midlands-based steel transport specialist has chosen Krone to supply their latest trailer equipment which, say the company, has moved the operation to a higher level of flexibility and secure loading. “This KRONE Profi Liner is fitted with a sliding roof, which makes it ideal for fast… Read more »
Volvo engineers are paving the road ahead with gas-powered heavy-duty trucks
With the new gas-powered engine, the challenge for Volvo Trucks engineers was to develop a new driveline that could reduce CO2 emissions immediately, offer customers the same high performance as diesel and be a viable solution for the future. The final solution meant re-thinking the whole usage of the diesel… Read more »
