Trucks
You’re hired! Imperial Commercials top for apprentices
The recession may have brought the spectre of unemployment back to the UK, but the future is bright for apprentices at Imperial Commercials, the UK’s largest truck dealership network.
Volvo Trucks’ support raises nearly £40k for Air Ambulance Services
Air ambulance services across the Midlands saw a £15,600 boost to their funds in April thanks to the backing of Volvo Trucks and Birmingham-based Steve Benton Transport.
CV Operator show 2010 figures prove the point
It’s official - the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show was a resounding success for visitors and exhibitors alike. “But don’t just take our word for it”, said Geoff Dunning, Chief Executive of Show Partner the Road Haulage Association.
Team Ocelot invited to tender for Light Protected Patrol Vehicle
Force Protection Europe has been invited by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to tender for the Light Protected Patrol Vehicle Programme – Demonstration, Production and Support Phases.
Cutting transport spend could prove a false economy, warns FTA
Investment in essential transport infrastructure projects must be protected to help secure the UK’s economic future. That’s according to leading trade body the Freight Transport Association (FTA) following the announcement that £683 million is to be slashed from the transport budget as part of the government’s plans to reduce waste.
Altec and Iveco raise new opportunity for crane operators
Altec Worldwide has built a new type of mobile crane which it displayed on its stand at last month’s BAUMA Show in Munich, Germany. The demonstration unit, built on an Iveco Trakker AD340T41K 8x4 rigid chassis supplied by Hendy Van and Truck, is now being made available for crane operators in the UK to trial.
Foreign lorry charge must bring tangible benefits, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) welcomes government proposals to introduce a tax on foreign lorries, but the leading trade body insists that for a lorry road user charging scheme (LRUC) to be worthwhile it must bring tangible benefits to commercial vehicle operators.
Truckfest brings a truck load of family fun to Bath
Truckfest South West brings a truck load of family fun to the Bath and West Showground, Somerset, on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July, with even more customised trucks and live entertainment as well as your favourite soap and TV stars.
Online auction platform could change freight movement industry
A recently expanded free access, open tender freight trading platform has seen a fourfold increase in its membership and usage in the last quarter.
GMA celebrate silver jubilee with new Volvo Trucks
Ipswich-based GMA Warehousing and Transport have established a new venture in Felixstowe and have put a dozen new Volvo FH-460s on the road to mark the launch.
Eddie Stobart starts new distribution contract for Tesco
Eddie Stobart starts new £25 million per year distribution contract for Tesco with first goods movements from state-of-the-art new chilled distribution centre in Widnes.
Translinc delivers breath of fresh air to Stockport
TransLinc, the UK's leading provider of specialist fleet management and passenger services to local authorities, has delivered two ultra-low emissions refuse collection vehicles to Solutions SK who manages Stockport Council’s Refuse and Recycling operations in the borough.
RHA welcomes VOSA enforcement of cabotage rules
The Department for Transport’s enforcement agency, VOSA, will now include cabotage as a matter of routine in all roadside checks of foreign trucks, to ensure they are not doing UK domestic haulage work to which they are not legally entitled. The move implements a shift that was flagged up as a clear intention under the previous government.
RHA calls for heavier penalties for magnet cheats
The Road Haulage Association is calling for a step-change in enforcement against lorry drivers who use magnets to hide how many hours they are driving.
Best Tyres joins ContiNetwork national tyre network
Tyre supply and maintenance support for truck, van, bus and coach operators in North Staffordshire, South Cheshire and South Derbyshire has been substantially enhanced with the appointment of Best Tyres as a partner in Continental Tyres’ national dealer network, ContiNetwork.