East Lothian-based Hamilton Waste & Recycling is rolling out Wheely-Safe’s world-leading technology across its 35-strong truck fleet having experienced first-hand the perilous dangers of wheel loss. The recycling and waste management business aims to eliminate any risk of human-error by installing the system, following a successful trial. The move to… Read more »
East Lothian Council commissions Vision Techniques for new fleet safety equipment
East Lothian Council has appointed Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install a range of safety equipment to its latest addition of six new Dennis RCV vehicles. The new project sees Vision Techniques install its VT Elite Record 5 live camera system with event button and night sight cameras, including auto braking… Read more »
Think Hire starts truck fleet with Volvo FH Rigid
Renewable energy supplier Think Hire has put its first ever truck on the road – taking delivery of a new crane-equipped Volvo FH 460 8×2 rear-steer rigid to help the business keep pace with growing demand. The FH will be used to deliver the company’s own range of solar generators,… Read more »
Nominations for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2022 now open
Nominations for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2022 have opened, and with so much excellent competition across the sector, the business group is advising all operators to apply now for the chance to be recognised as the best in the industry. Concluding with an awards ceremony to be held at the… Read more »
Palletline voted Pallet Network of the Year in Multimodal Awards 2022
Palletline, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network, has been named Pallet Network of the Year at the Multimodal Awards 2022. Hosted by world class rugby referee Nigel Owens, the Awards were held at the NEC attended by over 850 guests. Palletline beat off strong competition having received the highest… Read more »
All-new Night Lock for New Generation DAF trucks
DAF has introduced a unique DAF Night Lock for its New Generation DAF truck series. The Night Lock can be specified on any new XF, XG and XG⁺ and is also available as a retrofit solution through all official DAF dealers. The new DAF Night Lock is perfectly integrated in… Read more »
DigiHaul develops suite of products to provide much needed support to small and mid-sized carriers
Digital freight business DigiHaul has developed The DigiHaul Ecosystem, a suite of products designed to provide small and mid-sized carriers access to valuable services addressing major pain points such as cash flow, fuel prices and the current fleet shortage. The DigiHaul Ecosystem will be available to DigiHaul carrier partners and… Read more »
Scania UK’s Transformation Director Karima Haji explains best way to transition to electrification
Carrying out thorough due diligence is the best way to prepare your business to transition to battery electric heavy-duty vehicles, says Scania UK’s Transformation Director Karima Haji. Speaking at Road Transport Expo 2022, Karima explained that the anyone considering making the switch needs to avoid becoming fixated on just the… Read more »
Scania helps DB Schenker go fossil-free on Swedish island
DB Schenker is helping Swedish island, Gotland, transition its distribution vehicles towards fossil-free alternatives with Scania. To help the region meet its sustainability target of being fossil-free by 2040, five years ahead of the national target, Schenker Åkeri AB, Sweden’s largest haulier, has taken over all the distribution routes. It’s… Read more »
HGVC turns driver training carbon neutral with over 1,500 new trees planted to date
HGVC has become the first HGV training specialist to announce carbon neutral training. To date, over 1,500 trees have been planted – one for every HGVC training course ordered since the beginning of its partnership with THG. HGVC offers high-quality HGV driver training via 400+ centres across the United Kingdom…. Read more »
