Following “intensive testing”, MAN has selected Michelin’s low rolling resistance 315/70 R 22.5 X Line Energy tyres as the preferred choice for its EfficientLine2 truck.
Tyres & Retreads
The first three FTA Gist engineer apprentices have now begun their apprenticeship programme – starting at Gist depots around the country before spending time on-site with the FTA (Freight Transport...
Apprenticeships
Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants has become the first lubricants blender in the UK to achieve ISO 17025 calibration and testing accreditation for its laboratory.
Lubricants & Systems
Salford-based J O’Shea & Sons has added four MAN TGS 35.400 tippers to its 23- strong all MAN fleet, with director Des O’Shea saying he has been with MAN for the last 30 years and “saw no reason to...
Tippers
The FTA (Freight Transport Association) and the RHA (Road Haulage Association) are stepping up the rhetoric ahead the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 25 November 2015.
Fleet Operating Costs
Galt Transport, of Dumbarton, has successfully delivered Edinburgh’s Christmas tree, using its recently acquired Mercedes Actros 6x2 tag axle tractor unit and one of its Nooteboom extending...
Longer Heavier Vehicles
Automotive equipment distributor Andrew Page says it has reduced accidents and speeding by 97% in the six months since going live with a telematics system from Masternaut.
Driver / People Management
Tugs and specialist vehicles provider Terberg DTS (UK) has established a trailer-focused business unit at its Yorkshire HQ, dubbed the Specialist Trailer Division.
Trailers
Spar distributor Blakemore Logistics is now running five 4x2 Actros 1843 StreamSpace tractors, and awaiting delivery of four fridge-bodied 18-tonne Antos 1842L rigids, following “an impressive...
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has kicked off its next phase of development by promoting Ian Chisholm IEng FSOE FIRTE to the new post of managing director.
People
Builders merchant AW Lumb has taken delivery of its first MAN truck following extensions to service times and coverage beyond petrochemical tankers at the local Aquila dealership in Tamworth,...
Rigids
Starlings Transport and Storage says it has selected Renault Trucks’ Range T for trunking work, following head-to-head comparisons against other OEMs’ tractors looking at fuel consumption and driver...
Tractor Units