THOMPSONS, the UK’s market leading tipper bodybuilder, has announced a wide range of new appointments, the most significant in its factory at Kirkliston near Edinburgh. David Penman is now general manager at the site, responsible […]
GREGORY Distribution is the latest operator to acquire liquified natural gas (LNG) trucks, as it begins a trial comparing the suitability of gas powered vehicles with diesel. The deal is for seven Volvo FH Globetrotter […]
A new range of construction trucks from Mercedes-Benz brings a raft of innovations, writes Gordon Roberts. CONSTRUCTION calls for a hands-on approach. It’s a tough job that requires hardy workers, and Mercedes-Benz sees its new […]
LOGISTICS provider Kuehne+Nagel has put eight new Volvo FH Globetrotter LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) tractor units into 24/7 operation on two major contracts with Whitbread and Costa, as part of its drive to reduce emissions. […]
HIAB T-Boom Frameworks is a new solution that can be built and installed in under a week and is the first time the on-road handling supplier has offered a total crane and vehicle combo directly […]
A REFRIGERATION and electric hybrid systems manufacturer is advising temperature controlled operators to seize the initiative and fit an Engine Drive PTO (power take off) to all new trucks and tractors specified for refrigerated transport. […]
CARRIER Transicold has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing emissions with the launch of the first fully autonomous, all-electric engineless refrigerated trailer system, the Vector eCool ‘We believe the Vector eCool represents the future of refrigerated […]
THE government’s latest red diesel consultation which closed on 1 October 2020, called for views on its intended removal of the entitlement to use red diesel from April 2022 except in agriculture, rail and non-commercial […]
STENA Line has confirmed that Stena Embla, the latest next generation RoPax vessel constructed at the CMI Jingling Weihai Shipyard in China has successfully completed its sea trials. The introduction of Stena Embla and her […]
More hauliers are using fifth wheel sensor technology to improve both safety and efficiency when lorry drivers are hooking up to semi-trailers, reports Jost UK. IN ADDITION to many fleets specifying standard fifth wheel coupling, […]
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