Hiab launches new JONSERED 1500RZ recycling crane
Hiab, part of Cargotec, will present its latest innovation in recycling cranes, the new JONSERED 1500RZ mat the the Pollutec exhibition in France this week . The new recycling crane is meant for scrap...
View ArticleFirst Northern Ireland operator awarded FTA Van Excellence
Henry Brothers (Magherafelt) Ltd has become the first organisation in Northern Ireland to receive Van Excellence Operator Accreditation from the Freight Transport Association. The company was this...
View ArticleNew nightshift brings benefits to Walker and its clients
To further improve its service to clients and to keep pace with the growing demands for its range of fulfillment services, Walker Logistics’ multi-user warehouse facility in Berkshire is now operating...
View ArticleGoing for gold on Goodyear tyres
The De Rooy team, winners of the 2016 Dakar rally truck class, are going for gold again in the world’s toughest race, driving on standard Goodyear Offroad ORD tyres. Gerard De Rooy and his team have...
View ArticleMichelin says accidental damage claim rate demonstrates premium reliability
Michelin’s accidental damage guarantee for its regional and construction tyre ranges is delivering on its promise of first class reliability and uptime for commercial vehicle fleets. Michelin has...
View ArticleDKV Euro Service triples Irish service network
DKV Euro Service, the prominent service provider in the transport and logistics area, has extended its Irish service network to over 225 acceptance points. To realise this, DKV has concluded an...
View ArticleGoodyear launches Proactive Solutions
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company has launched a new pan-European business called Goodyear Proactive Solutions that offers a suite of demonstrated Vehicle-To-Fleet operations management solutions...
View ArticleHauliers will be hit by fuel price hikes – says RHA
Motorists will not be the only ones hurt by a sharp rise in the price of fuel, hauliers will also be hit hard, according to the Freight Transport Association. Last week’s good news that fuel duty,...
View ArticleParagon introduces dynamic user guide
Paragon has launched the latest version of its award-winning interactive User Guide to help customers make the most of its market leading routing and scheduling software. The browser-based tool...
View ArticleVolvo Trucks launches new road-safety programme for cyclists
Last month at the International Cycling Safety Conference in Bologna, Italy, Volvo Trucks launched its new global traffic safety campaign ‘See and Be Seen’ – a new initiative to improve safety...
View ArticleGoodyear introduces High Load version of fuel-frugal tyre
Goodyear is introducing a High Load version to its fuel-frugal FUELMAX T range of trailer tyres with EU tyre label ‘A’-grading in fuel efficiency. The new Goodyear FUELMAX T HL 385/65R22.5 tyre is...
View ArticlePall-Ex turns 20
Pall-Ex, the palletised freight network founded by acclaimed entrepreneur Hilary Devey CBE, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since shifting 117 pallets on the first night on 29 November 1996,...
View ArticleIll-considered road safety plans could end up costing lives -warns RHA
Reacting to the news that British Cycling has joined forces with The AA and pedestrian groups in calling for a ’universal’ rule to give way when turning in order create simpler, safer junctions for all...
View ArticleDramatic motorcycle crash caught on SmartWitness fleet camera
Dramatic new SmartWitness dashcam footage from a fleet client shows a biker come a cropper after a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre. The motorcyclist is thrown from his bike after a silver saloon car...
View ArticleMichelin expands X Line Energy truck tyre range
Michelin has expanded its X Line Energy tyre range with the launch of six new fitments, which, according to the company ‘enables more truck fleets to benefit from its most fuel-efficient truck tyre...
View ArticleThe Iron Knight v Volvo S60 Polestar TC1
Volvo Trucks has published a ‘bonus-video’ about ‘The Iron Knight’, the world’s fastest truck – twice – racing against the winner of the FIA WTCC Race in Shanghai, China – the the Volvo S60 Polestar...
View ArticlePace Logistics chooses Renault Trucks
Following impressive fuel figures and excellent customer service, Manchester-based logistics experts, Pace Logistics, has once again selected Renault Trucks for the latest additions to its fleet. Two...
View ArticlePlan to solve HGV driver shortage could be route to success
A new government taskforce set up to tackle a chronic driver shortage in the haulage industry has been welcomed by a Fleet-based HGV driver training company. Easy As HGV runs 52 driver training schools...
View ArticleDKV seeks good eco-performers
On 8 May 2017, in the run-up to Transport Logistic 2017, the Eco Performance Award will be presented for the tenth time to transport companies operating particularly sustainable businesses. Companies...
View ArticleAsset Alliance marks milestone 2,000th commercial vehicle delivery
Independent finance and leasing business Asset Alliance has proved it is one of the fastest growing companies in its sector by delivering its 2,000th commercial vehicle – a milestone CEO Willie...
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