CLEAR International has just issued its latest forecast for the West European Trailer Market. Since the last report published in March several West European economies have had their forecasts for 2019/20 economic growth downgraded yet again. As a consequence, the forecast of a slowdown in demand for trailers in the… Read more »
Tomato Plant sources new truck bodies from Andover Trailers
Specialist haulier, Tomato Plant, has taken delivery of four new bespoke-built plant bodies from Andover Trailers, renewing its rigid truck fleet in a move designed to future-proof it against the new ULEZ regulations. The new 32-tonne 8×2 Volvo FM500 rigid trucks – which were purchased through commercial vehicle dealer MC… Read more »
Collett’s in-house engineering for Midlands cold box
Utilising Scheuerle clamp systems, with in-house designed transport brackets, Collett deliver the first of three cold box sections to the West Midlands. Due to the dimensions of the 4.4m high, 35m long cargo, Collett were required to engineer a bespoke solution to deliver the first, and largest, of the three… Read more »
2 Start Training adds Cartwright trailers to its expanding vehicle fleet
Leading driver training organisation 2 Start Training is adding four new 11-metre box van trailers to its expanding vehicle fleet. The trailers are required to ensure that 2 Start Training’s students get the full experience of driving the most up to date vehicles on the road. 2 Start Training’s Head… Read more »
Hedges Distribution opt for robust Cool Liners from Krone
Hedges Distribution, part of the Grimsby-based Fardel Shipping freight-forwarder and logistics organisation, have specified two Krone Cool Liners not least, say the company, because a more robust design was needed to handle their temperature-controlled logistics contracts. “We had previously rented Krone trailers and noticed that the construction was of a… Read more »
LSS return to Ekeri for low-maintenance, high-cube security
Logistical Support Services have added a high-cube EXIII EKERI trailer to their fleet. This not only marks 10 years since taking delivery of their first EXIII EKERI trailer, but also will be the first of its kind in the UK and possibly Europe. Phil Stone, Managing Director at LSS, says… Read more »
Oakley Transport switch to Krone for light-weight flexibility
Hereford-based logistics operator, Arthur Oakley Transport Ltd is benefiting from increased payloads since adding a Krone Coil Liner curtainsider to its HGV fleet. Weighing-in at more than 500kgs lighter than similar trailers, the Coil Liner comes with Krone’s Multi-Lock secure-loading system, adaptable floor wells and a sliding roof. Features which,… Read more »
TIP’s new Manchester branch location ensures strong North West presence
Leading trailer company TIP Trailer Services has seen its Manchester branch move to a new, improved location less than a mile from its previous location, strengthening its trailer services proposition in the North West of England. Based in the Carrington area of Manchester and just off the M60, the new… Read more »
Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 Helps Castell Howell Put Emphasis on Efficiency
Carmarthenshire-based food wholesaler Castell Howell has become one of Carrier Transicold’s first UK customers to take delivery of the Vector® HE 19 (High Efficiency), the company’s new flagship trailer refrigeration unit. The new arrival forms part of a larger order of Carrier Transicold systems all aimed at lowering the carbon… Read more »
DHL Parcel invests in fleet to increase capacity, reduce carbon emissions and improve safety
DHL Parcel is investing £6.7m in an upgrade to its fleet of trucks and trailers to gain additional handling capacity to support future growth. The investment includes 45 Volvo Tractor Units, 24 Volvo Rigid trucks and 29 Don-Bur double deck trailers. Following recent investment in the company’s national hub and… Read more »
