Transport and Logistics Network
Volvo Trucks is rolling out an updated version of its I-Roll technology, now with an added engine stop/start function – a first for heavy-duty trucks.
The feature is designed to save fuel and cut CO2 emissions, helping drivers and operators reduce bo…
Orbital Equipment Ltd – one of the South’s leading plant hire companies, with a fleet of over 700 machines ranging from 1T dumpers to 35T excavators has chosen theSterling Miniload body mounted on a DAF XB 320 12-tonner. Orbital required a robust, li…
In this issue
This issue we’re delighted to have Firstline Recovery taking over our front cover. Steve and Ross were extremely generous in winning our auction prize at this year’s IVR AGM weekend, to see his trucks on the cover of the magazine. Part of…
Campbell Contracts has continued its long association with Volvo Trucks by adding a new Volvo FM500 tractor unit to its fleet. The Northern Ireland business, which operates from Tempo in County Fermanagh, has chosen the 6×2 tag-axle model, plated for 6…
Mental health. This is what this one is about. No, wait come back, we’re being serious here, give’s a chance.
Yes an article on mental health! But I wanted to read about Fodens and such…
It seems like the working population of the country is going th…
If you’ve been driving a new truck recently you’ve probably noticed some changes. A couple more things that beep at you, maybe some more buttons with new symbols – maybe a lot less buttons and a lot more touchscreen – well there’s a reason for that. Th…
Only “a small percentage” of HGV drivers are breaking the 7.5-tonne restriction on the Severn Bridge, National Highways has said, after concerns were raised over whether the ban was actually being enforced.
The restriction started back in May when eng…
Modern trucks, packed with tech but it’s mostly up to the driver to suss it out
HGV driving. It’s not easy, never was easy, isn’t getting any easier and whatever golden era there was, is long gone. Technological advances in trucks have improved thing…
Fancy a great lunch or brekkie in the Lancaster area of the M6? Well, head to the Go North Snack Bar, which is located right beside Forton Services on the Northbound side. It’s open from 7.15-2pm Monday to Friday. You can also access it from the sout…
We all know how frustrating it is that we can no longer take our children, nephews, nieces, grand-kids etc out in the lorry any more. Previous generations got to spend many a holiday away in the lorry, planting the seed for many a future lorry driver. …