The Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned for the lives of UK-bound hauliers who, for the third summer in succession, are falling victim to migrants, intent on reaching UK shores. Once again the RHA is receiving reports from hauliers experiencing attacks by migrants as they approach the last leg of… Read more »
PRM Group expand fleet with new Volvo FH
PRM Group, one of Ireland’s leading independent Chilled & Frozen Food Sales and Distribution companies, has invested in a new Volvo FH-500. The new vehicle, supplied by Dennison Commercials Ltd, was delivered this month and is already working on refrigerated haulage duties The specification of the truck includes a Euro-6… Read more »
Fortec Distribution Network delivers the goods in Northamptonshire Logistics Awards
The Fortec Distribution Network – widely regarded as one of the most innovative networks in the UK – has won Team of the Year’ award at this year’s Northamptonshire Logistics Awards which was held The Saint’s rugby ground in Northampton. The annual awards, which took place this month, celebrate the success… Read more »
Love at first sight for haulage boss
Family owned haulage company Dalton Transport & Storage Ltd. based in Thirsk, is celebrating 35 years in business and has ordered a new flagship 26.640 PerformanceLine tractor unit after looks impress at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. The vehicle was ordered following a text message sent by MAN… Read more »
Schmitz Cargobull makes enhanced safety a standard option
Schmitz Cargobull has introduced flashing side markers as a standard factory-fitted option as part of its ongoing commitment to safety and in an effort to help protect vulnerable road users. Although flashing side markers are currently not mandatory on UK roads, Schmitz Cargobull is allowing operators to exemplify best practice… Read more »
FORS urges members to address driver shortage
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has redoubled its efforts in addressing the transport industry’s ongoing driver shortage. The latest FORS Standard, released to FORS members in September 2016, includes the requirement for Gold members to develop a plan to encourage new drivers to enter the industry. FORS accredited members… Read more »
Scania shortlisted for AD & Biogas Industry Award
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has been shortlisted for two awards – ‘Making the Most of Biogas’ and the ‘AD Team of the Year’ – at the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Bioresources Association’s 2017 AD & Biogas Industry Awards. Now in its sixth year, these awards showcase the best of the best… Read more »
Record breaking crowds enjoy Truckfest Peterborough
Scania, DAF, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks and Iveco lead the way at Truckfest Peterborough 2017 with some fantastic examples of their latest truck and van related products and services. Over 2500 competing trucks arrived en-mass to the East of England Showground over the bank holiday weekend of the 30th April… Read more »
Call for DVLA to do more to stamp out counterfeit driving licenses
The number of victims of identity theft rose by 57% year on year*, according to the most recent figures and it is estimated the annual cost of fraud in the UK is around £193bn – equal to nearly £3,000 per head of population. (* Source: Fraud prevention service Cifas, July… Read more »
Cartwright rolls out apprenticeship programme to other sectors of the business
Just over four years on since Cartwright launched its ground-breaking apprenticeship programme at its manufacturing site in Altrincham which has seen the business recruit up to 40 apprentices year on year, the company is now rolling out its apprenticeship programme to other sectors of the business. The first to… Read more »
