THE RHA has urged the government to do more to help hauliers recover from the COVID-19 crisis. RHA surveys have revealed that thousands of hauliers risk going bust as many parts of the supply chain […]
Renault Trucks has cut a swathe through the eight wheeler market getting its construction vehicles into operators and winning conquest business. Kevin Swallow spent a day in the Scottish Borders in Renault’s C430 hook lift […]
THE HUMBLE trailer is no longer the Cinderella of commercial vehicle transport equipment, according to trailer specialists at the IMS Group. Trailer specification was often a secondary consideration for transport operators involved in the vehicle […]
O’CONNOR Utilities uses Stertil Koni heavy duty vehicle lifts to support expansion at the company’s service locations throughout the UK. Established in 1994, O’Connor Utilities headquarters in Manchester, providing a nationwide service via a network […]
A WEST Yorkshire haulier is spreading the ‘Stay at Home’ message far and wide thanks to a new livery on its lorries. A.D.D. Express based at Elland, has added the important message to the back […]
A SURVEY of drivers, fleet managers and other industry professionals who read the major industry magazines found more than half (56%) say the camera technology improved driver behaviour, and 47% of those surveyed said incident […]
DANNY Broomfield, UK & Ireland sales director at Jost, explained what to look for regarding design, testing and construction when specifying tipping cylinders, wet kits and accessories. ‘It’s not just the mass of the load […]
THE DUTCH transport authority has recently given the green light to a trial on the public highway of the so-called ‘Super Eco Combi’ or A-double; a 32m long combination incorporating two 13.6m length trailers. The […]
In a move designed to strengthen its service offering to fleets in Scotland, Carrier Transicold has made some significant changes to its service partner network, writes Gordon Roberts, helping to ensure its customers have access […]
MICHELIN has issued special guidance for haulage companies and own account operators parking fleets for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows a survey by the Road Haulage Association which revealed 46% of UK’s […]
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