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 […]
JOST HAS expanded its axle portfolio with the launch of the new Drum Modular Axle (DMA) series. Thanks to the existing DCA and DLS series, Jost has the ability to offer the appropriate trailer axle […]
BJ CLARKE is reaping the benefits of Michelin’s accidental tyre damage guarantee following a recent incident which totally wiped out two of its trailer tyres. James Clarke, director at BJ Clarke, and son of owners […]
MERCEDES-Benz Trucks claim to have set new standards with the two previous generations of its OM471 heavy-duty engine, thanks to the transmission and axles of the integrated drivetrain around the OM471 being optimally configured to […]
After four years buried in the mire of Covid constraints, Scotland’s biennial construction equipment exhibition reappeared in strength at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, on 22/23 April. Transport News toured the expansive show on the […]
LEADING voices in decarbonising EU road transport are urgently calling on EU Member States and the European Parliament to agree on targets for electric recharging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. IRU together with ACEA, an NGO, […]
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