Shareholders of Eddie Stobart have approved a rescue plan from DBay Advisors. One of Stobart’s largest shareholders, DBay Advisors will loan £55million through high-interest bonds of 18% and take control of the company. Because of the approval, the haulier will avoid breaking any banking agreements and avoid administration. In return for… Read more »
One in five UK commercial drivers breaches UK road fatigue laws
New data from Verizon Connect reveals the extent to which commercial drivers in the UK are breaking road traffic safety regulations by failing to take appropriate rest breaks. The survey of fleet managers across the UK found more than one in five commercial drivers (22%) spends more than 4.5 hours… Read more »
DCP Haulage looks to Asset Alliance Group to provide latest fleet innovation from Mercedes-Benz
Asset Alliance Group has extended its relationship with DCP Haulage after supplying the Southampton-based business with the latest generation Mercedes-Benz Actros Edition 1 – one of only 35 mirrorless trucks in operation in the UK at the time of delivery. The flagship 44-tonne tractor, supplied on a 36-month contract hire… Read more »
Renault Trucks perks up Perkins Distribution
Coinciding with its 20th anniversary, Perkins Distribution has recently added six new Renault Range T460 6×2 tractor units to its 25-vehicle fleet. Based at The Metal Centre, a purpose-built 240,000 sq. ft storage and logistics facility in Wednesbury in the West Midlands, Perkins is one of the UK’s leading distributors… Read more »
MAN produces small production run of all-electric trucks
MAN Truck & Bus was one of the first European commercial vehicle manufacturers to successfully put e-mobility on the road together with its customers. MAN is now following up with a small production run of the MAN TGM 26.360 E LL distribution truck. The vehicle is being built at the… Read more »
Elite links up with new logistics partner
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of precast concrete has teamed up with a new logistics provider. Elite Precast Concrete will work in partnership with flatbed haulage specialists Shropshire Express Deliveries to ensure its nationwide delivery operation runs like clockwork. The exclusive relationship will create a transport solution tailor-made for… Read more »
Rail infrastructure firm moves to Michelin van tyres
Sonic Rail Services (SRS) – which works on a variety of construction projects for Network Rail and London Underground – is moving its entire 58-strong van fleet to a Michelin Agilis CrossClimate policy following a successful trial period. SRS has tested the Agilis CrossClimate fitments on one of each of… Read more »
Japanese connection for Isuzu
The latest Isuzu 13.5 tonne rigid truck at Japan Centre Group in London is now the fifth Isuzu to be working in the company’s nine strong commercial vehicle fleet, servicing their retail and restaurant businesses that promotes Japanese products and Japanese culture here in the UK. This Isuzu multi-temperature refrigerated… Read more »
Will it be Mrs Claus delivering your presents this festive season?
With Christmas around the corner, it’s a busy time for the nation’s trusty delivery drivers. However, if you’re expecting to see a van man dropping your presents off this festive period, you may be in for a surprise. The latest data from insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer highlights that, contrary… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz trucks are peak performers for K2 Transport
K2 Transport’s joint owners spent little time reflecting on their options when they needed another eight trucks – brand new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units with the revolutionary MirrorCam system were the obvious choice. Six of the new trucks have replaced Actros models acquired three years ago. The other two, however,… Read more »
