To celebrate the introduction of the Volvo FH in 1993 – a quarter of a century ago – Volvo Trucks is releasing The Volvo FH 25 Year Special Edition. Available as both Volvo FH and Volvo FH 16, it is characterised by its distinctive exterior and interior design, superb driver… Read more »
Krone Coil Liners ‘tick all the boxes’ for Helsby and Longden
Helsby and Longden, one of Cheshire’s leading transport, distribution and warehousing companies has invested in 6 Krone Coil Liners in a bid to extend its services further into the steel transport sector. Formed in 1926, Helsby and Longden base their business model on providing flexibility, safe and secure handling… Read more »
Highways England gears up for M27 smart motorway upgrade
140,000 drivers who use the M27 between Southampton and Portsmouth every day are set to benefit from a major project to upgrade the road to a smart motorway. 15 miles of the M27 will have an extra lane created in both directions, with upgraded signs, signals and technology to inform… Read more »
FTA Transport Manager 2018 conferences back and bigger than ever
The Freight Transport Association’s Transport Manager conference series, sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres, returns once again this September to 10 venues across the country. The events will highlight key issues for those working in the logistics industry, to help them remain compliant and up to speed on the latest developments in… Read more »
First FUSO Canter hits the ground running for JS Berry
A new FUSO Canter tipper knocked down the competition for Preston-based demolition and groundworks contractor JS Berry. The 3.5-tonne Canter 3C15 was supplied by Mercedes-Benz Dealer Roanza Truck & Van – like other members of the manufacturer’s franchised network in Britain, it also sells and supports the popular FUSO… Read more »
Distribution companies come together to serve ‘Midlands engine’
Antifriction, one of the UK’s leading industrial parts distributors, is to relocate its Midlands branch in a £100,000 move that will allow faster delivery times and closer integration with its sister company Ehrco. The Midlands depot, currently in Aston, will relocate to Ehrco’s headquarters on Peartree Business Park, Dudley. The… Read more »
Palletways celebrates 12 years of opening up Spain for European exporters
Palletways Iberia, part of Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, is marking its 12th anniversary with a record number of new members, a significant growth in pallet volumes and the introduction of new technology systems. It’s been 12 years since Palletways first began its activity on… Read more »
Scott Lewis is 2018 DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Champion
Scott Lewis of the Best Connection driving agency has won the 2018 DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge – a UK-wide search to find Britain’s best commercial vehicle driver. In an exciting climax to the event, Scott edged clear of runners-up, Chris Ray from Waitrose, and Colin Court from construction materials… Read more »
Volvo Trucks’ return to Flemings of Rosyth is a moving story
Currently marking its 50th year in business, Fife-based, removals, storage and distribution specialists, Flemings of Rosyth Ltd. has taken delivery of its first new Volvo trucks in 20 years. The two FL-210 12-tonne rigids were supplied by Scott Millar, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North &… Read more »
It’s only the Mercedes-Benz star that shines for GS Hughes as it adds 20 new Arocs tippers to its fleet
In 2015 stone and aggregates specialist GS Hughes purchased its first Mercedes-Benz trucks for more than 15 years. Today, all 42 of its vehicles wear three-pointed stars. The Lincolnshire-based operator has just completed the transformation of its fleet by commissioning another 20 Arocs eight-wheelers. Supplied by East Anglia Dealer… Read more »
