The commercial vehicle world had never seen anything like it. Unveiled at the IAA show in Hanover on 21 September 1996, the Mercedes-Benz Actros marked the dawn of a new era in truck design, efficiency, safety and comfort. To widespread acclaim, the world’s first and foremost automotive manufacturer had done… Read more »
Onpoint Logistics cuts fuel bill by a third using connected fleet management
Onpoint Logistics has seen its fuel bill slashed by a third (34 per cent) and productivity boosted by 14 per cent, thanks to the introduction of connected technology from Webfleet Solutions. The Birmingham-based specialist logistics company has implemented an integrated solution using the WEBFLEET fleet management platform. With a fleet… Read more »
Montracon have been delivering quality curtainsiders for the Asset Alliance group for over 10 years
But it’s not just quality curtainsiders that Montracon deliver for Asset, it’s our wide range of other products that we have providing for the Asset Alliance Group for the last 10 years. Montracon trailers are known for their quality, strength and longevity, so it’s no wonder we enjoy long term… Read more »
How to Enjoy Your Breaks as a Professional Driver
During your working day, breaks are such an important thing. It’s impossible to work consistently for hours on end. You need an opportunity to rest and reset in order to be as productive and sharp-minded as possible. Without these breaks, work would be considerably more difficult, no matter what job… Read more »
What next for retreads? Bandvulc celebrate 50 years with its eyes firmly on the future
Retreading experts Bandvulc mark its 50th anniversary this year, and while the successes of the past are celebrated, the organisation has its eyes firmly on the future. Bandvulc is Britain’s foremost commercial retreader. The Devon-based operation began re-using rubber to make retread tyres back in 1971, retreading just 30 tyres… Read more »
Soil & Water Solutions puts driver safety first with Wheely-Safe Technology
Hertfordshire-based Soil & Water Solutions has improved the safety of its fleet of eight 32-tonne tippers by installing Wheely-Safe’s latest generation of intelligent tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), wheel loss and wheel rim temperature sensors. The business, part of the Toureen Goup, puts health & safety and compliance at… Read more »
M&H Carriers achieves compliance clarity with TruTac
TruTac, the tachograph experts, have helped distribution specialist M&H Carriers increase the efficiency and compliance of its fleet by amalgamating a trio of management systems into one. The company operates parcel, pallet, freight and two-man home delivery services from four depots across Scotland. It has a 150-strong mixed fleet… Read more »
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd showcase New Generation TGS and TGL models at Tip-Ex 2021
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd is set to showcase two new and exciting TGS and TGL chassis based vehicles at Tip-Ex 2021, at the Harrogate Convention Centre, 30th September to 2nd October. Located in Hall M on stand M1, directly adjacent to the main entrance, MAN Truck & Bus… Read more »
J Richardson Transport keeps costs down with hard working Ekeri trailer
Stranraer-based haulier J Richardson has singled out an ‘old-timer’ Ekeri trailer for special praise, given its age and faultless service in the family-run firm for over 13 years. “And it was already 6 years old when we bought it!” Says Director, Alan Richardson. “It’s a typical Ekeri trailer with the… Read more »
Digital freight business, DigiHaul secures first round funding from DHL and Ezyhaul
Tech start-up, DigiHaul, today announces it has secured first round funding of £14.4 million pounds, which includes the global leader in logistics, DHL, and leading South Asia-based digital freight platform, Ezyhaul. DigiHaul connects shippers to trusted carriers through a frictionless digital freight platform, helping to tackle some of the biggest… Read more »
