News that MV Commercial had bought Fruehauf caught many by surprise. Now the questions; starting with why the Livingston based business spent the cash and how will it succeed where others have failed, writes Gordon […]
THE COMMERCIAL Vehicle Show returns to its usual Spring date for 2022 and aims to build on the success of last year’s delayed event at the NEC. The road transport exhibition will provide a platform […]
The surge in e-commerce demand during the pandemic has given extra claws to two-man delivery group Panther Logistics, writes David Craik. NORTHAMPTON based delivery firm Panther Logistics is looking to the North East and Scotland […]
Upgrading the A75 has become a priority for the UK government and both it and the devolved Scottish government have put forward recommendations. Meanwhile, hauliers continue the daily go-slow on one of the country’s busiest […]
DEL HAS launched a ‘Quick-Lift’ programme where two of their popular column lift models are available for express delivery within 72 hours of an order being made. DEL offers one configuration of the DL500 MK5 […]
PALLETISED freight operator Palletline delivered a record-breaking five million pallets in 2021. A first for the company, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary, it is an impressive achievement given the nationwide restrictions resulting from […]
The world of electric trucks is becoming diverse as manufacturers offer alternatives to the city e-distribution option. Gordon Roberts travelled to Sweden to try out two of Volvo Truck’s latest battery-powered products more akin to […]
CIVIL engineering contractor WM Donald has added another Volvo to its fleet; a new FMX 540 Globetrotter, mounted with a triple fan suction excavator. The striking 8×4 Tridem rigid, decked out in the firm’s deep […]
ND YOUNG Transport has calculated its new Volvo FH540 6×2 tractor unit will save it roughly £7,600 per year in fuel costs versus the truck from a rival manufacturer. The haulier and sand and gravel […]
BJS HAULAGE has invested in an integrated telematics and asset tracking solution to improve efficiency and security across its fleet of more than 100 trucks and trailers. The Webfleet fleet management system has been installed […]
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