Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Paragon launches Waypoint Mapping

    on Mar 21, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon launches Waypoint Mapping

    Paragon is helping road transport and logistics operations to ensure drivers follow approved routes with the launch of Waypoint Mapping. This latest innovation will enable fleet operations to benefit from higher levels of efficiency, customer service and safety by ensuring that actual journeys keep to the expected plan. Microlise has become the first Paragon telematics partner to take advantage of the advanced feature, which feeds optimised instructions straight into the driver’s cab via a Sat Nav device

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  • Scania opens Europe’s first indoor Used Truck Sales Centre

    on Mar 20, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Scania opens Europe’s first indoor Used Truck Sales Centre

    Reinforcing its commitment to premium quality products and the very highest levels customer service, Scania (Great Britain) Limited has opened what is believed to be Europe’s first dedicated indoor Used Truck Sales Centre.  Located close to the M6 in Warrington, Cheshire, the centre’s showroom is large enough to accommodate 60 vehicles at any one time

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  • Online catalogue popularity drives new features

    on Mar 12, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Online catalogue popularity drives new features

    Roadlink International has made a series of updates to its increasingly popular online catalogue, available at www.roadlink-international.com

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  • Andover Trailers launches new generation step frame

    on Feb 1, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Andover Trailers launches new generation step frame

    Andover Trailers has launched a new generation of tri-axle step frame trailers, designed to carry a wide range of machines whilst maintaining a flat deck. Its launch marks one of the most significant new products from the British trailer manufacturer for a decade

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  • Cartwright Fleet Services joins Isuzu Truck’s expanding UK network

    on Jan 16, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Cartwright Fleet Services joins Isuzu Truck’s expanding UK network

    Leading truck manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK has continued with the ongoing development of its UK dealer network with the recent appointment of Cartwright Fleet Services as full sales, service and parts dealers based in Leeds, West Yorkshire

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  • BMD Transport chooses Michelin

    on Jan 11, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on BMD Transport chooses Michelin

    Leicester-based bulk aggregate haulier BMD Transport has cut its monthly tyre bill by 25 per cent after switching to a Michelin policy. The family-run company reported the savings soon after switching its entire fleet to the premium fitments, and expects to see further reductions in running costs as it takes advantage of the tyres’ multiple lives

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  • TIP secures Clipper business

    on Jan 9, 17 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on TIP secures Clipper business

    A further nine new 13.4 m SDC box trailers from TIP Trailer Services are about to enter service within the trailer fleet at Clipper Logistics plc and will be shortly operating on one of the company’s existing long-term contracts throughout the

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  • Freight calls for Government support for switch to green fuels

    on Jan 9, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Freight calls for Government support for switch to green fuels

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Government to give transport operators similar support to the car sector by providing significant financial support to help achieve more widespread industry take-up of green fuels and technologies

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  • FTA Ireland appoints new General Manager

    on Jan 3, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Ireland appoints new General Manager

    Freight Transport Association Ireland’s newly-appointed general manager says he looks forward to  launching exciting new projects in 2017 and striving to make FTAI the most admired and  influential membership trade association in Ireland

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  • Renault Trucks introduces anti-runaway automated park brake

    on Dec 20, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Renault Trucks introduces anti-runaway automated park brake

    Renault Trucks has introduced an industry-leading Anti-Runaway Automated Park Brake (Anti-RAPB) to eliminate the risk of uncontrolled vehicle movements caused by human error when a truck is idling or static

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