Four years after trialling its first Montracon trailer with Michelin's X One MaxiTrailer tyres, Nestlé Customer Logistics reports that 25% of its 200-strong tri-axle Cooliner fleet is now operating on...
Tyres & Retreads
In a bid to better engage with transport operators and grow its market share, GiTi Tire has launched GT Assist, a roadside assistance service for its GT Radial brand.
Tyres & Retreads
On 29 January 2013, the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) will be celebrating 10 years of encouraging the shift to greener vehicles and the fuels that power them.
Electric Vehicles
The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) have established a working group to create a career path for...
Continuing Professional Development
Hazardous materials transporter Groupe Samat UK has taken delivery of six Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 tractor units, following impressive fuel performance of existing similar trucks on its fleet.
Tractor Units
Dorset-based recycled aggregates manufacturer, Avon Material Supplies (AMS), has bought three new 8-wheeled, 32-tonne Scania tippers for its fleet.
Tippers
A renewal programme by Lancashire firm McMurray Haulage has seen eight XF105 tractors become the first DAF trucks to join the company's 29-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
Following an investment of more than £120,000 aimed at improving and upgrade the facilities at its Grays depot in Essex, TIP Trailer Services has now opened its seventh ATF (Authorised Testing...
VOSA Testing
Two Volvo Globetrotter-cabbed FMX13-460 6x4 drawbar tippers and an FH13-540 6x4 tractor unit are helping road planing contracts specialist Jet Plant Hire deliver a better service.
Tippers
Dry-freight bodybuilder Bevan Group is joining forces with Schmitz Cargobull to manufacture rigid reefers for the UK market.
Rigids
JR Dixon, the Cumbria-based transport business is reporting improved use and ease of handling since the addition of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider to its fleet.
Trailers
Operators have until 31 January 2013 to register their interest in competing in the IRTE Skills Challenge – the premier technician awards for the bus and coach industry.
Continuing Professional Development