Administrators have suspended M&J Haulage Limited’s operations and all employees sent home Employs 24 people and a number of subcontractors, based in Snelland, Lincolnshire Company provided haulage and farming services in East Midlands area Chris Pole and Mark Orton from KPMG have been appointed joint administrators to the firm Impacted by… Read more »
FTA Transport Manager off to a flying start
The Freight Transport Association’s Transport Manager autumn conference series has got off to a flying start with four successful events having taken place and over 1,100 delegates booked to attend so far. There are still places left at venues around the country, but anyone hoping to attend who has not… Read more »
McCulla Ireland celebrates successful awards season with eight awards
Specialist refrigerated transport and logistics company, McCulla Ireland Ltd, has been recognised both locally and at UK and all-Ireland industry events during the 2017 awards season. Between May and September, the family-run, Lisburn-based business was a finalist for 17 separate awards, eight of which the Company went on to win…. Read more »
Moffett and SDC Trailers join forces to produce Bespoke Show Trailer
SDC Trailers and Moffett have collaborated to produce an innovative Urban Trailer featuring a fully adjustable design, which will allow the customer to fit any Moffett style forklift. The 10.6m curtain-side trailer is EN 12642 XL spec, with a rear steer axle to assist manoeuvring in urban areas. Designed for… Read more »
Revocation and disqualification for Mansfield haulier
The Traffic Commissioner for the North East of England, Tim Blackmore, has revoked the operator’s licence held by Mansfield haulier Alexander Coates and disqualified him from holding or obtaining a licence for six months. His decision follows a public inquiry in Leeds this week, which Mr Coates failed to attend…. Read more »
Great service and a great finish from Montracon
Orsam Trailers Ltd in Burton-upon-Trent, Derbyshire have recently taken delivery of 25 Montracon tri-axle box van trailers. The trailers were designed and built to Orsam’s exacting requirements and will maximise their operating efficiency and with the unhindered rear access should ease loading/unloading thus maximising their usage while minimising whole life… Read more »
‘Support’ key as Yeardley chooses DAF Trucks’ New XF low-deck tractor
Brian Yeardley Continental, already regarded as operating one of the highest profile advanced fleets of international mega trucks and trailers in Europe, is adding three New XF 480 FT low-deck tractor units to its fleet – the first to be delivered in the UK. Kevin Hopper, managing director of the… Read more »
Transdek demonstrates urban double deck benefits at Freight in the City
Transdek UK is highlighting the environmental and cost saving benefits of its innovative DUET urban double deck trailers on stand V09 at the third annual Freight in the City Expo, Alexandra Palace, London, on 7 November 2017. With the continuing pressure on the UK’s supply chain infrastructure, particularly in major… Read more »
Renault Trucks Scotland announces appointment of Peter Murray as Dealer Principal
Renault Trucks continues to strengthen its presence in Scotland with the acquisition of the Border Trucks dealership at Bellshill, near Glasgow. From last Monday, the dealership began operating under the name of ‘Renault Trucks Scotland’. Additionally, Renault Trucks has announced the appointment of Peter Murray as Dealer Principal, further underlining… Read more »
Latest industry views on the news: fines for foreign drivers ignoring rules could increase to £3k
A significant increase in the fines for foreign hauliers who ignore regulations on sleeping in cabins by the road is being considered by the government The fines could rise from £300 to £3,000 Complaints UK hauliers were at a disadvantage Other European countries can impose fines equivalent to up to… Read more »
