Staffordshire-based operator R.E. Davies has added a showstopper low-cab IVECO S-Way 530 (AS440S53TX/FP) to its fleet. R.E. Davies – best known for transporting refrigeration equipment to supermarkets – elected for the special edition low tractor unit which is available as a factory order for its visual aesthetics, as well as… Read more »
60,000 HGV Drivers Needed Every Year
UK must recruit and train 60,000 HGV drivers every year, new RHA figures reveal. Industry calls on Government to get the flexible driver training in place to future-proof an industry that’s vital to the economy The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is urging the Government to reinstate key driver training programmes… Read more »
Asset Alliance Group feeds CS2 Transport’s fleet with new reefers and artics
Temperature controlled specialist CS2 Transport has refreshed its fleet with three new range-topping DAF XG 530 tractor units and seven new Chereau multi-temperature semi-trailers from Asset Alliance Group. The new vehicles have been supplied via contract hire with full repair and maintenance packages, including tyres and roadside assistance, on multi-year… Read more »
Salford City Council’s first electric refuse truck exceeds expectations on range and driver experience
Salford City Council is setting new standards for sustainable waste collection with the addition of its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV), a 27-tonne Mercedes-Benz eEconic. The eEconic combines zero emissions with a high payload capacity similar to the diesel Econic and a class-leading operational range of at least 150km… Read more »
Katem Logistics celebrates founder’s 90th birthday with two new Renault Trucks T Highs from Thompsons
Katem Logistics has marked two major milestones – its 30th anniversary and founder John Davison’s 90th birthday – with the delivery of two new Renault Trucks T Highs, supplied by local dealer Thompsons. One of the new trucks, a striking electric blue “anniversary edition”, was revealed to John as a… Read more »
Hartshorne Group takes top honours as dealer of the year 2025
Independent dealer Hartshorne Group has secured the prestigious title of Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s Dealer of the Year 2025, announced at the manufacturer’s annual dealer conference. The business, which operates from eight sites spanning the Midlands region, secured the crown after an exceptional 12-month period which has seen… Read more »
Gateway To Greener Transport: Gasrec Goes Live With State-Of-The-Art Biomethane Site At Hams Hall
Gasrec has officially opened its second large-scale, open access biomethane refuelling facility. The state-of-the-art site at Hams Hall, near the M6 and M42, is now supporting fleet operators in making the switch to low-carbon fuels. Gas-powered trucks from DHL, Nestlé, Arla Foods and Nicholls Transport have been among the… Read more »
Truck Driver Salary for New Drivers: What to Expect in Your First Year on the Road
Thinking about becoming a truck driver? You’re probably wondering, How much do truck drivers make right out the gate. The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it helps to set realistic expectations. Your first year as a driver is all about learning, miles, and figuring out if the road is right for… Read more »
Electric Van Proposal Is A “Victory For Common Sense”, Says Logistics UK
The government’s proposals to stop treating electric vans as HGVs is a “victory for the environment and common sense,” says business group Logistics UK. The comments follow the outcome of the consultation on regulatory flexibility for zero-emission vans that recommends changing legislation which classifies electric vans as HGVs due to… Read more »
Salvatori boosts trailer productivity and compliance with Webfleet’s EBPMS technology
Logistics and haulage specialist A Salvatori & Son has invested in Webfleet’s Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) to enhance trailer productivity, reduce downtime and ensure compliance with April’s new DVSA legislation. The family-owned, Canterbury-based firm operates 120 flatbed, curtain-sided and double-decker trailers, serving customers across the UK and Europe…. Read more »
