Reed Boardall has taken delivery of 60 Carrier Transicold Vector S15 units and 20 Vector HE 19 multi-temperature systems in a deal that could see the haulier cut its carbon emissions by more than 800 tonnes a year. The new mono-temperature Carrier Transicold Vector S15 systems were provided by Dawsongroup Truck & Trailer, whilst the […]
Police are calling for dashcam evidence after a lorry driver was threatened at gunpoint and his truck looted at the Welcome Break Oxford Services M40 at junction 8A, yesterday (8 August). The incident happened at around 3am when the HGV driver got out of his truck after being disturbed. He was approached by a man […]
Four men suspected of looting HGVs at motorway service stations were arrested this week after Cheshire police intercepted a vehicle on the M6. The arrests of the four men, all from Yorkshire, followed a spate of thefts from lorries at Stafford North Services. Officers from the Cheshire Roads and Crime Unit (CRCU) and the North […]
A Fiat E-Scudo van, fitted with Bridgestone Duravis tyres and sponsored by Webfleet, has smashed the Guinness World Records title for the greatest distance travelled by an electric van on a single charge. The record-breaking feat, which saw the van travel 311.18 miles, was achieved by Webfleet-sponsored drivers Kevin Booker, Sam Clarke and Fergal McGrath. […]
RT Keedwell is reaping the rewards of a “fundamental” review of its business, which has seen a leap in turnover and pre-tax profit almost double. The company, which operates around 100 trucks and 150 trailers and employs around 130 staff, specialises in transporting construction materials, food and drink, paper, timber, packaging and FMCG. Reporting its […]
Peterborough-based logistics firm PC Howard has won a large-scale account with Clark-Drain after impressing the manufacturer with its reliable delivery service. Palletways member PC Howard, which is based in Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, has depots in Corby and Northampton and operates a fleet of around 100 vehicles and 150 trailers. It has depots in Corby and […]
The Heavy Transport Association (HTA) is warning that around 5% of its members are considering no longer moving abnormal loads, due to costs and difficulties arising from police officers enforcing inconsistent movement embargoes on them. The warning comes as hauliers continue to report that some police officers are enforcing blanket movement embargoes on abnormal loads. […]
Logistics companies that invest in safer warehouses for their employees are winning the war for talent, according to a report produced by Linde Material Handling UK. The more enlightened businesses are also committing to a “no blame” safety culture, which is having a positive impact on staff morale and corporate reputation, the report notes. The […]
Former Menzies chief executive Forsyth Black has become Palletline’s new chairman with a brief to introduce an “independent and dynamic way of thinking” aimed at bringing a “fresh perspective” to the network. Palletline said this is the first time a chairman has been recruited from outside the network, in a move demonstrating its “commitment to […]
Pet food distribution specialist Earl Transport has taken delivery of six T520 High 6×2 pusher tractor units following “trouble-free” experiences with the model since 2018. Supplied by JDS Truck and Van the new vehicles replace four 19 and two 69 plated T Highs and will be put into service with one of Earl Transport’s major […]