John Challen

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New contracts helps TRW brand grow 40 per cent in 2011

TRW Automotive Aftermarket's heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) components brand, TRW Proequip, achieved its 2011 annual sales targets two months early, last October.

Axles
News

Near sell-out for Workshop 2012 at CV Show

Thanks to bookings from the likes of Bradbury, Blitz Rotary, Gemco, Liftmaster and Stertil, Workshop 2012 – a key part of the Commercial Vehicle Show – is almost full, according to organiser Crystal.

Diagnostic Equipment
Product Launches

Special edition green DAF tractor available to order

A DAF XF105 model with Limited Edition designation has been released, and is now available for demonstration and to order, providing buyers with the most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly...

Tractor Units
News

Vauxhall vans tops retail sales with Vivaro in 2011

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles sold more vans at retail in 2011 than any other manufacturer, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Sales Figures
News

Fifteen flagship DAF XFs arrive at GBA Services

Trans-European logistics specialist GBA Services has taken delivery of 15 DAF XF105 Super Space Cab tractor units fully wrapped in vinyl with the company's new livery.

Rigids
News

Pleasing payload and fuel economy for Allan Sanderson

A Volvo 32,000kg gvw FMX 8x4 tipper fitted with a Boweld steel body and roll-over sheet is achieving a payload of 20,500kg and fuel returns of 7.9mpg, according to new owner Allan Sanderson of...

Tippers
News

Trio of Iveco Stralis for Triple A Transport Services

Three new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super3 6x2 twin-steer tractor units have entered operation with Tilbury-based Triple A Transport Services.

Tractor Units
Features

Costs conundrum

While 2011 brought some much-needed stability to the transport sector, fears over a double-dip recession, triggered in the Eurozone, don't make for encouraging reading. John Challen analyses the costs...

Finance & Leasing
Features

People news for January 2012

John Davies, former development director for major projects with DHL Supply Chain, has joined Fowler Welch as its business development director. Davies, who in his previous roles has gained top-level...

People
News

Cedars cleans up act with Roger Dyson recovery vehicles

London operator Cedars Recovery has been gearing up for recently introduced rules governing the capital's Low Emission Zone, with a little help from Roger Dyson.

Chassis Cabs
News

Fuso Canters on the rise for Morris Quality Bakers

Morris Quality Bakers has added two 7.5-tonne Fuso Canters to its fleet of 50 vehicles, which deliver bread and confectionery to schools, catering suppliers and the like across the North-West.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Clugston Distribution chooses Renault for fleet expansion

Clugston Distribution Services says it is already seeing the benefit of spending more than £500,000 on eight new Renault Premium tractor units.

Tractor Units