Panther Warehousing has launched a new premium delivery service to make its pioneering two-man, white-glove, next-day delivery service even more responsive to consumers’ needs. Regarded as a game-changer, the company – which introduced the concept of next-day delivery into the specialist, white-glove sector – is now offering premium pre-10am and… Read more »
TotalKare set to debut three new products at CV Show 2019
The UK’s leading provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifting solutions is launching three new products at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April, expanding its range to capitalise on a sustained period of growth. TotalKare will be showcasing its wash bay mobile column lift, brake tester and a light commercial four-post fixed… Read more »
Alpha Recovery’s new Volvo FH rigid is the ‘beast from the north east’
Alpha Recovery has put a new ultra-high specification, Volvo FH-540 rigid recovery vehicle into service to coincide with a major operational expansion programme for the north east- based company. Supplied by Darren Cartner, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland, the 6,000mm wheelbase 8×4 T-Ride… Read more »
Labcraft Shines Brightly at CV Show 2019
Labcraft, the industry-leading designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles is presenting three market-proven lighting solutions at this year’s CV show which, says the company, set a higher standard in safety and illumination for truck, trailer, van and emergency vehicle lighting. Banksman BM3: The World’s first Regulation 23-compliant… Read more »
Leeds auto engineering firm expands apprenticeship programme
Vehicle engineering business SM UK is to expand its apprenticeship programme to support the firm’s national growth plans. The Leeds-based firm took on its first apprentices in 2014 and has since created ten apprenticeship roles, all of whom have remained with the business. With the launch last year of… Read more »
Continental Cargo Carriers completes successful relocation after acquisition Europa Worldwide Group
Specialist part and full load operator, Continental Cargo Carriers (CCC) has completed the relocation of its Ramsgate sales and operations team to Dartford. This is the first of a series of developments the business is announcing following its acquisition by leading logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group last year. Established in… Read more »
New Volvo FH with I-Save cuts fuel costs by up to 7%
In order to provide leading fuel efficiency to its customers, Volvo Trucks is introducing Volvo FH with I-Save. By combining the new D13TC engine with updated fuel-saving features, this new solution can cut fuel costs by up to 7% in long-haul operations – without compromising drivability. Demand for transportation across… Read more »
Traffic commissioners take action on abusive drivers
Bombardment of abuse was worst DVSA examiner had been subjected to in 11 years, driver subsequently banned until 2021 DVSA examiners carry out routine enforcement checks every single day. They’re doing a really important job – checking that commercial vehicles and their drivers are running compliantly. For some operators and drivers,… Read more »
‘The new name for Truck Mounted Forklifts’ arriving at Truckfest 2019
Truck Mounted Forklift manufacturer, Loadmac, is declaring itself “the new name for truck mounted forklifts”; powered by product innovations and a new UK sales network which the company will unveil at Truckfest Peterborough in May 2019. Based in Ross on Wye, Loadmac is the only truck mounted forklift manufactured in… Read more »
All-seeing cameras track pallets through Fortec Distribution Network hub
The Fortec Distribution Network has invested in a new CCTV camera system that tracks the movement of every pallet that enters its Watford Gap hub whilst at the same time enhancing security. A total of 126 cameras have been installed inside and outside the hub so that every step of… Read more »
