Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Simpson Bros invest more than £2m in fleet

    on May 26, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Simpson Bros invest more than £2m in fleet

    Simpson Bros, a founder member of Palletforce, has invested more than £2million in its fleet so far this year

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  • Haulage company director fined £300,000

    on May 23, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Haulage company director fined £300,000

    A director of a haulage company has been fined £300,000 ordered to pay £150,000 costs following a hearing at Kirklees Magistrates Court today (Thursday 23 May)

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  • MDF Transport chooses Schmitz Cargobull

    on May 21, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on MDF Transport chooses Schmitz Cargobull

    Great Yarmouth-based MDF Transport has added a pair of Schmitz Cargobull S.CS MEGA curtainsider trailers with VARIOS® Top Technology to its fleet of 22 tractor units and 55 trailers. One of the tri-axle units has also been specified with COIL equipment to ensure added strength for heavy and high point loads

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  • Truckmania at Beaulieu

    on May 20, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Truckmania at Beaulieu

    In just a few days, on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th of the May Bank Holiday weekend, Beaulieu’s newest event, Truckmania will be rumbling into the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Lots more trucking companies and activities have now been confirmed for this fantastic family event

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  • Stoneridge returns to Tip-ex

    on May 19, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stoneridge returns to Tip-ex

    Stoneridge is to return to this year’s Tip-ex to showcase the latest in digital tachograph technology, including its new Fleet Healthcheck

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  • Bibby secures Mizkan deal

    on May 19, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Bibby secures Mizkan deal

    Bibby Distribution has opened an impressive new 212,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility and taken on more than 100 additional staff in Corby after securing a major contract with Japanese food manufacturer Mizkan

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  • RHA welcomes price fixing investigation

    on May 15, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes price fixing investigation

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in Britain has expressed its satisfaction that a formal investigation into the issue of oil price fixing is finally under way Commenting, RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning: “Since the original fuel protests way back in 2000, we have been of the opinion that there should be far more transparency among the oil companies. Yet every time we raised the issue our concerns were dismissed out of hand

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  • Volvo unveils new FL and FE trucks

    on May 14, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Volvo unveils new FL and FE trucks

    The new versions of the Volvo FL and Volvo FE trucks are being launched with an outstanding combination of technology and services designed to ensure that the truck is always ready for duty when required. The truck’s operator and driver are free to focus on their core business, while Volvo Trucks takes care of the vehicle

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  • ETI seeks partners to develop new gearbox

    on May 14, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on ETI seeks partners to develop new gearbox

    The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is seeking partners – major companies, academics and SMEs to help develop a new type of gearbox and engine air charging system for use in heavy duty vehicles (HDV)

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  • Haulage operators get advice on dealing with insurance claims

    on May 14, 13 • in Legal Eagles, UK • with Comments Off on Haulage operators get advice on dealing with insurance claims

    Haulage operators are continually seeking to make efficiencies to ensure they are in a strong and competitive position to move forward during these difficult economic times. Dealing with insurance claims is one area where they can make significant savings and reduce their costs by outsourcing their accident investigations and accident management processes

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