Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK as part of the company’s commitment to net zero. Due to be delivered in Autumn 2022, the electric mixer will be immediately put to work at Tarmac’s Washwood Heath site in Birmingham,… Read more »
Nottinghamshire transport firm Mitchell’s of Mansfield geared up to raise funds for Pallitative care charity
Staff from a transport firm are gearing up for a busy few weeks having signed up to a trio of fundraisers to raise much-needed cash for Hayward House – a specialist palliative care unit in the grounds of the City Hospital. Hayward House is a unique home-from-home environment, where patients… Read more »
Moran plugs in and hits the gas with a little help from Hultsteins
Temperature-controlled transport and warehousing specialist Moran Logistics has boosted sustainability for a key client by fitting Hultsteins’ Ecogen units to its gas-powered trucks. The company operates a pair of Scania tractor units, which run on CNG and are used to transport chilled produce from a national distribution centre to stores… Read more »
Hamilton Waste & Recycling turns to Wheely-Safe technology
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 »
