BRADFORD based Bower Green has taken delivery of three Volvo FH Aero 460 with I-Save 6×2 tractor units and continues its long-standing relationship with the manufacturer. Supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus, the new vehicles […]
It has been reported that half of the invoices in the road haulage, transport and logistics sector are paid late, reports Chris Tindall. What is more, up to a fifth of bills are not settled […]
MEDLOG has bought Maritime Transport for an undisclosed sum, reports Carol Millett. The deal sees Maritime’s current management team, headed by group executive chairman John Williams, remain in place, with new investment support from MEDLOG […]
Quarry materials producer Hillhouse Group has placed an order for 10 new Volvo FMX 8×4 tippers with Harsh tipping gears and sheeting systems, writes Peter Brown. The trucks are fitted with Thompsons insulated aluminium bodies, […]
Chilled and ambient food transport specialist Langdons has acquired transport and logistics company Long Lane Deliveries in Belshill. Langdons’ parent group STEF said the purchase is part of its wider plans to become a European […]
ALPINE Tunnels have announced that the Mont Blanc tunnel is now closed for important reconstruction works until 16 December 2024. Hauliers are advised to use alternative routes during this 15-week period, such as the Fréjus […]
JOHN HEIRS (pictured in the middle), construction training and compliance manager at The Malcolm Group, has returned from his fourth secondment for Transaid, spending two weeks training three new HGV driver trainers at the Industrial […]
The Swain Group has rebranded its Express Freight Services business as Swain Container Solutions. It is a move designed at rationalising its operations, reflecting the group’s commitment to aligning its divisions under a single brand […]
Hauliers are being warned that the M62 will be closed for two weekends during September as Network Rail replaces a bridge between junction 19 at Heywood and junction 20 at Rochdale. The first closure is […]
ROAD transport businesses and road fleet operators are being given the chance to cut their fuel bills by thousands of pounds per truck and reduce their environmental impact as part of a new instructor training […]
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