DAF Trucks in the UK has appointed a new MD after Laurence Drake announced he was departing the manufacturer. David Kiss, currently sales director for PACCAR Parts Europe, will step into the role following Laurence […]
Denholm Environmental has taken on a Renault Trucks T480 High 6×2 and two T440 6x2s in order to cope with the often hostile and challenging environments in which it works. The trucks will be based […]
THE NEW Palfinger TEC cranes are claimed to represent a technological spearhead of innovative crane and lifting solutions, presented to a selected audience at the recent EMEA Sales & Service Conference in Salzburg. Narrow alleys, […]
Grangemouth’s Xs Transport has named one of its new generation DAF XG 530 tractor units after Asset Alliance Group’s Kerry Anne Grogan as a mark of gratitude for her customer service, writes Chris Tindall. It […]
UNITE claims to have secured a pay increase for tanker drivers employed by Fuel Transport & Logistics on the Morrisons fuel contract. The 150 strong workforce had balloted for industrial action, in a dispute over […]
Following an extensive longer semi-trailer (LST) trial and consultation, government has announced that the maximum combination length for articulated HGVs in the UK will now be 18.55m from 31 May 2023. Roads minister Richard Holden […]
More than 20,000 HGVs in the UK are currently operating illegally without a valid MOT, according to the DVSA, reports Chris Tindall. In response to a parliamentary question about vehicle testing this week, transport minister […]
“NEW VAN registration figures indicate that market confidence is improving, following in April its fourth consecutive month of growth, and a clear indication that supply chain shortages are easing,” said Sue Robinson, chief executive of […]
FOLLOWING an evaluation process, Enfield Council has taken delivery of its first fully electric 26 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide low entry cab rear steer axle refuse truck. The new ultra-quiet E-Tech, equipped with […]
‘Gushetfaulds!’ It isn’t a Gorbals insult. The long since defunct terminal, saw the very first freightliner train, way back in 1965. Since then, Intercity Freightliner has gone through as much of a modern makeover as […]
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