Iceland, the UK’s leading frozen food specialist, has just added 43 Cartwright multi-temperature refrigerated trailers to its vehicle fleet. A major retail success story, Iceland has over 1,000 stores throughout the UK as well as owned or franchised stores across Europe and a global export business. The company has been… Read more »
SDC’s Freespan Curtainsider launches in the UK
The UK & Ireland’s largest trailer producer SDC has launched their Freespan Curtainsider to operators in the UK following years of building it solely for the Irish market. Featuring a clear side aperture for ease of loading, the Freespan is packed full of innovation that will enhance efficiency in everyday… Read more »
Carrier Transicold Supra® 1150 hits the right notes for Pulleyn Transport
Pulleyn Transport has specified a Carrier Transicold Supra® 1150 undermount unit for a specialist new rigid truck to transport musical instruments for the Philharmonia Orchestra. The new addition is the latest in a long line of Carrier-cooled trucks and trailers delivered into the company’s commercial vehicle fleet dating back more… Read more »
Schmitz Cargobull’s new cooling unit makes its UK debut with DWP & Sons
International transport firm DWP & Sons has become the first operator in the UK to incorporate Schmitz Cargobull’s latest technology to its fleet, adding 17 new tri-axle reefers fitted with the manufacturer’s most efficient cooling unit. The new S.CU refrigeration unit is 50kg lighter than its predecessor and 10 per… Read more »
Specialist road transport lawyer speaks out as new trailer locks guard against theft, stowaways and Border Force Penalties
A range of new door locks has been introduced to prevent theft and illegal access to trailers as well as limiting the prospect of Border Force penalties, which regularly run into tens of thousands of pounds. Specialist lawyer speaks out. Trailerlock is a device that protects the rear doors of… Read more »
The weakness in the Western European trailer market becomes more obvious
CLEAR International has just issued its latest forecast for the West European Trailer Market. Since the last report in May several West European economies have had their forecasts for 2019/20 economic growth downgraded yet again. In the first six months trailer demand was up by 0.4% but a fall of… Read more »
Valley Wholesale Carpets first choice is Cartwright
Valley Wholesale Carpets has recently taken delivery of a tri-axle semi-trailer box van from Cartwright, saying they would not go anywhere else for their trailers. The well-known carpet wholesaler, as a result of satisfaction with previous orders, ordered its latest box van from Cartwright. One of the main features is… Read more »
Expanding haulier returns to Krone for easy loading all round
Hawkins Group the Staffordshire-based logistics and warehousing operator has once again expanded its vehicle fleet, as new contracts in the UK and Europe add to the company’s rapid growth. An additional two Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders and a Krone flatbed trailer have recently been delivered and, says the company, the… Read more »
Fox Brothers expand with new walking floor trailers
Lancashire based bulk haulage company, Fox Brothers, have seen recent expansion within the past 18 months. With their fleet size increasing from 40 to over 60 units in addition to the new trailer additions opening up more contracting and supply opportunities. The Legras Walking Floor Trailers, with 130 cubic yard… Read more »
Schmitz Cargobull helps Charles Russell International capitalise on capacity
Heavy transport specialist Charles Russell International has maximised its opportunities in Europe by introducing Schmitz Cargobull’s versatile MEGA curtainsiders into its fleet for the first time. The Cheltenham-based operator’s nine new assets are fitted with VARIOS Technology, meaning each has an adjustable height roof which can be altered to meet… Read more »
