Southern Cranes and Access is targeting “major fleet efficiency and productivity improvements” following the introduction of a new integrated camera telematics solution. The Sussex-based crane hire and powered access specialist has rolled out Webfleet, together with MANTIS Live cameras, across its 91-strong mixed fleet of vans, cranes and heavy haulage… Read more »
RK Trucks Centre, with bases in Carryduff and Dungannon, opens a new chapter
MAN Truck & Bus Ltd.’s franchised partner for Northern Ireland, RK Trucks Centre, changed ownership from the 22nd of May and became part of Diamond Trucks Ltd who in turn is owned by the Setanta Vehicle Group in Dublin. Established in 2007 Setanta Group pride themselves in delivering a range… Read more »
Applied Driving and Visiontrack join forces to target Safer Driving
Applied Driving has teamed up with VisionTrack, a global leader of AI video telematics and connected vehicle data, to develop a video-enabled safe driving solution. The companies will bring together the proven benefits of automated risk reduction, 360-degree vision and cloud-based video analysis for the first time to revolutionise fleet… Read more »
Krone brings tried and tested trailer technology to RTX Show
Krone Trailer UK are showing two market-proven examples from their extensive trailer range at this year’s RTX Show in Stoneleigh. The Dry Liner is a multi-purpose high security steel box trailer designed for a wide range of operations such as events, garment carriage and high value electricals. Dual ride height… Read more »
The Drinks Club raises a toast to its first electric Mercedes-Benz eActros
One of the first all-electric Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks to take to the UK’s roads is now in service with London-based premium beverage supplier The Drinks Club. The 4×2 eActros 300 is now hard at work making daily deliveries of a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks to some of… Read more »
Milton Keynes Logistics Firm Celebrates Third Anniversary
A regional logistics depot in Milton Keynes, established by Palletways UK, is celebrating its three-year anniversary in business by doubling its pallet volume KPI for the year in just three months. Palletways Milton Keynes first opened its doors in April 2020 with a team of 22 and a fleet of… Read more »
Watch as HGV careers across busy M6 wiping out 100m of barrier and causing long delays for motorists
Caught on camera – the moment a HGV veers across the busy M6 and tears down a stretch of the central reservation barrier leaving taxpayers with a hefty bill and causing 90-minute delays for drivers. The HGV simply then carried on its journey leaving a trail of damage in its… Read more »
DAF Trucks ‘Starts the Future’ at major UK Ride & Drive event
DAF Trucks has brought the curtain down on its largest ever customer Ride & Drive event showcasing the entirety of its latest product range. Staged over three weeks in May, and making full use of the UTAC Millbrook proving ground, the ‘Start the Future’ event attracted almost 2,000 customers, DAF… Read more »
New Managing Director for Hiab UK & Ireland
Hiab is pleased to announce John Carnall as its new Vice President and Managing Director for the UK & Ireland. He joins the business from another division of Cargotec, and brings with him a wealth of experience gained through 37 years in heavy industry, including 28 years working overseas. Combining… Read more »
City West Commercials teams up with Scarab to create stunning Mercedes-Benz Atego sweeper
Mercedes-Benz Truck Dealer City West Commercials has joined forces with leading sweeper manufacturer Scarab to build a one-of-a-kind demonstrator vehicle. Based on a 13.5-tonne GVW Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis, and equipped with Scarab’s Magnum 72 Hydrostatic single-engine sweeper body, the truck is thought to be unique. Initially offered to specialist operators… Read more »
