Two additional workshops are to be constructed by Don-Bur at its Stoke-on-Trent headquarters, as part of a £1 million investment.
TrailersFood distribution specialist JJ Food Service has restructured its fleet almost entirely away from 7.5-tonne vehicles to 18-tonners – more than 100 Volvo FLs.
Heavy Goods VehiclesA specially designed Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313CDI Long has been deployed as a mobile command and control centre for the Staffordshire Search & Rescue Team (SSART).
Emergency Service VehiclesMichelin's X One MaxiTrailer tyre has been named as Fleet Safety Product of the Year at the annual Fleet Safety Forum awards for excellence, organised by road safety charity Brake.
Tyres & RetreadsScania (Great Britain) has appointed Steve Martin to the position of general manager, Scania Truck Rental. Martin brings with him 16 years' experience in the commercial vehicle rental industry, during...
PeopleJohn Challen reports on the complex issues around logistics from the University of Huddersfield, host to the recent International Sustainable Logistics Conference
Driver / People ManagementThey may seem simple in their operation, but tail-lifts hold many hidden dangers that could cause operators a lot more problems than just a spilt load. John Challen looks at the latest developments
Lifting & HandlingFormer Ford dealer and FTA man Geoff Dunning, now chief executive of the RHA, tells John Challen about his hopes and predictions for the UK haulage industry
Driver / People ManagementWith more substances being qualified as dangerous goods, some operators may not know the implications of what they are transporting. Meanwhile, others are investing in more efficient, flexible and...
ADR VehiclesDutch axle manufacturer VALX has unveiled the results of a three-year development – a new range of trailer axles for the European market.
AxlesTrailer and body manufacturer Gray & Adams is the new owner of commercial vehicle repair specialist Brycol, following a takeover, just announced.
TrailersCarrier Transicold has extended its alternator-driven NEOS range of refrigeration units with the launch of the NEOS 100S. This conventional split system concept is designed for commercial vehicles...
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