Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Sam loves made-to-measure Mercedes-Benz Arocs

    on Oct 24, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Sam loves made-to-measure Mercedes-Benz Arocs

    For Sam Beldom, the acquisition of a new tipper has as much to do with the heart as it does the head. The owner-driver knows exactly what he wants, which explains why his new Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheeler was specially built to meet his requirements

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  • Wincanton backs Driver First Assist initiative

    on Oct 24, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton backs Driver First Assist initiative

    Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, has today announced its backing for Driver First Assist, a not for profit organisation comprising drivers who have been trained to manage the scene at a road traffic collision as a first responder. This initiative will see Wincanton train its drivers to deliver lifesaving first aid at the scene of a road traffic collision, equipping them with the skills to respond effectively in the crucial moments immediately following a crash, before emergency services have arrived on the scene

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  • McCulla Transport wins eight prestigious awards

    on Oct 12, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on McCulla Transport wins eight prestigious 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. 

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  • FTA issues checklist for no-deal Brexit

    on Oct 10, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA issues checklist for no-deal Brexit

    Prime Minister Theresa May and her government might think they are ready to walk out of the EU talks but the UK logistics sector is urging caution to ensure that UK trade and industry can continue to operate seamlessly post-Brexit. 

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  • Budget 2018 brings mixed blessings for hauliers – says IRHA

    on Oct 10, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Budget 2018 brings mixed blessings for hauliers – says IRHA

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has given a mixed reception to Budget 2018 welcoming news that there has been no road increase in the cost of diesel and road tax

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  • TOTAL’s key engine oil receives additional OEM approval

    on Oct 4, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on TOTAL’s key engine oil receives additional OEM approval

    International oil major TOTAL has announced that its RUBIA TIR 9900 FE 5W-30 engine oil has received the Scania LDF-4 approval

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  • Collett opens subsidiary in Ireland

    on Oct 3, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Collett opens subsidiary in Ireland

    Heavy haulage specialists, Collett has set up a company in Ireland to take advantage of ongoing opportunities

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  • Euro Car Parts and Sukhpal Singh invest in heavy truck parts market

    on Sep 13, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Euro Car Parts and Sukhpal Singh invest in heavy truck parts market

    A major new force in the fragmented UK heavy truck parts aftermarket has been created, following significant investment in Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd (Digraph)

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  • r2c Online release Earned Recognition guide

    on Sep 10, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on r2c Online release Earned Recognition guide

    Fleet management software company r2c Online has released a complete guide to Earned Recognition with guidance from

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  • Two new Esso fuel sites to open in Belgium

    on Sep 7, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Two new Esso fuel sites to open in Belgium

    Two new Esso sites will be added to the brand’s Belgium network following the rebranding of Shell forecourts, according to WEX Europe Services, owner and provider of the Esso Card™ fuel card. 

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