TO IMPROVE safety, Volvo Trucks has developed an acoustic alert system with unique, premium sounds for its electric truck models. The alert, designed to be pleasant and unobtrusive will increase safety by making pedestrians, cyclists […]
HIAB has launched tail lift brand Zepro’s next generation heavy-duty slider lifts for HGVs and trailers, with connectivity enabled for Hiab’s HiConnect service. To maximise uptime and increase service life Hiab is offering the lift […]
BULMANS Bulk & Haulage is specifying Michelin tyres as original equipment on all new trucks, and as replacements across its truck and trailer fleet, after benefitting from Michelin’s accidental tyre damage guarantee. The Penrith based […]
MENZIES Distribution has taken delivery of its first New Generation MAN TGX trucks, 115 in total, to be operational in the nationwide fleet this month. Instantly recognisable in the new Menzies branding, striking Midnight Blue […]
Starting out with a Ford Transit van, the family run Shipley Transport Services has evolved into a major logistic giant specialising in pallet distribution and general haulage, writes David Craik. THE PRESSING need to hit […]
THOMAS Hemmerich, has been appointed managing director of MAN Truck and Bus Korea Ltd, assuming responsibility for the entire Austral/Asia region. The appointment took effect from 1 July 2021. Thomas joined MAN Truck & Bus […]
UNITE union, has welcomed the decision by the Department of Transport (Dft) not to extend the ban on lorries parking in Kent. Kent council was granted the lorry parking ban after the UK’s transition period […]
Despite being ‘significantly impacted’ by the Covid-19 pandemic, Gregory Distribution Holdings has rallied, with profits up by a third, according to its latest annual results. Reporting its results for the year ending 3 October 2020, […]
THE PRIDE of Burgundy, P&O Ferries fifth ship on its Dover-Calais route, has returned to service with its first sailing in over a year. With capacity to carry 120 lorries, the 28,000 ton ship returned […]
Mercedes-Benz Trucks dealership Western Commercial will no longer sell HGVs from 6 December 2021 due to the investment needed to continue the service. In a letter to customers, the company – which has sites in […]
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