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Knights of Old reap benefits of Michelin tyres

on Sep 9, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Knights of Old reap benefits of Michelin tyres

Logistics specialist Knights of Old is reaping the benefits of fitting Michelin tyres across its fleet after a trial set of 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZE steer tyres clocked up more than 300,000 km

Woodland delivers fuel savings to Cepac

on Sep 5, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Woodland delivers fuel savings to Cepac

Woodland Logistics operates a 150 strong Mercedes Benz fleet for various industries in the UK, offering businesses an alternative to operating their own fleet of vehicles

Plans for more HGV enforcement

on Sep 4, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Plans for more HGV enforcement

Transport Minister, Stephen Hammond, London Mayor, Boris Johnson, and London’s Transport Commissioner, Sir Peter Hendy CBE, have announced a series of measures to improve cycle safety in London

New time-based user charge a step closer

on Sep 4, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on New time-based user charge a step closer

A new time-based user charge for all heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) using the UK road network from April 2014 is a step closer to delivery following the appointment today of Northgate Public Services to develop and operate the foreign operator payment system for the HGV road user levy

Simplifying the heavy vehicle test

on Sep 3, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Simplifying the heavy vehicle test

VOSA has completed an investigation into simplifying heavy vehicle test procedures. The aim is to reduce the burden on both operators and VOSA without compromising road safety or the environment

BPW exhibits at TCS&D

on Sep 2, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on BPW exhibits at TCS&D

BPW, a leading manufacturer of intelligent running gear systems for drawbar and semi-trailers is exhhibiting at TCS&D 2013, September 18-19 at the Peterborough arena

Intertruck offers winter maintenance advice

on Aug 27, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Intertruck offers winter maintenance advice

As the year progresses and we move into the winter months, workshops must begin to consider the forthcoming weather conditions and the specific requirements of the vehicles. The cold weather can lead to extended journey times, vehicles unnecessarily being off the road and there is added stress on drivers who have to cope with arduous driving conditions. Therefore, the last thing you need is further vehicle downtime as a result of winter related component failure

Abbey Logistics takes 10 DAF XFs

on Aug 26, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Abbey Logistics takes 10 DAF XFs

Fast growing Merseyside operator Abbey Logistics Group has put 10 new DAF XF105 tractor units and 15 Feldbinder dry powder tanks on the road to meet a contract it has secured with Lhoist UK, a leading producer of lime products

Lockwood Haulage invests in fleet

on Aug 25, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Lockwood Haulage invests in fleet

One of Palletforce’s newest members, Lockwood Haulage has invested in new fleet to handle the increase in volume it has seen since joining the network

Jeffreys Haulage orders Stralis Hi-Ways

on Aug 25, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Jeffreys Haulage orders Stralis Hi-Ways

Jeffreys Haulage ordered its first four Stralis Hi-Way (AS440S46TX/P) twin-steer tractor units after seeing the International Truck of the Year 2013 on the Iveco stand at the CV Show