The last few years have seen tumultuous times in the haulage industry. With operators now looking to keep costs to a minimum, the hire sector is becoming increasingly important and under pressure.
STH (Specialist Trailer Hire) based in Leeds has seen f…
Phelan Haulage has expanded its operations with a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted on a HIAB X-HIPRO 858 EP-6 crane from MV Commercial, which its director describes as “an absolute monster.”
With a four-tonne lifting capacity at a full reach of 16 me…
The 2024 Budget announcement has been widely reported to be a bit of a dud from the wider media, so we asked a handful of experts from within our industry to give their perspective.
Gary Whittle, Commercial Director, Meachers Global Logistics said “Th…
UK retailers have joined major port operator Peel Ports Group in calling for a new UK port of entry strategy to shorten lead times, reduce costs, and lower carbon emissions.
Brands, including Home Bargains owner TJ Morris, have called for shipping lin…
Transport for London (TfL) has been criticised for allowing the use of a ‘subpar’ AI camera system to meet the DVS requirements, according to a transport industry expert.
TfL has indicated that installers can ‘self-certify’ their BSIS and MOIS systems …
Scania UK has extended its ‘Scania Family’ by partnering with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), to help the charity continue saving lives at sea.
The announcement comes on the day the volunteer-led organisation commemorates its 200th anni…
In this issue
We have a packed magazine for you this issue, with editorial from Derek Firminger, updates from The IVR plus our regular features.PROF have also included an update, with news that the contract is freshly signed on PROFCon 24. All the news…
A family-run Teesside haulage firm is growing the business with new vehicles and new jobs following its membership into the Pallet-Track network.
Redcar-based T&B Solutions, which provides road haulage services throughout the UK and Europe, was fou…
Bath-based haulier Stuart Harvey Transport has taken delivery of a high-specification Volvo FH500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit.
The stunning new truck is equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission and numerous creature comforts to m…
Dumfries-based transport and logistics firm Currie Solutions ordered the Mercedes-Benz trucks on three-year contract hire agreements with Asset Alliance Group. The new units join a fleet of 130 vehicles and 450 trailers deployed across depots located i…
Glastonbury-based business Sparks Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor unit after a successful trial with its local Volvo dealer’s electric demonstrator.
Supplied by Russell Woof, Area Sales Manager, Truck and Bus Wales and W…
Electric trucks don’t have the range to be viable for many applications. They cost too much and are heavy. But could a diesel truck with an electric motor for town running be a sensible option? Trucking took a Scania P320 Hybrid out for a spin…
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Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics has added five new T480 High Turbo Compound 6×2 tractor units to its fleet, the first for the container haulage operator, supplied by Renault Truck Commercials.
Tim Wray, Managing Director, Multimodal Logistics sai…
Vehicle registration data published by the SMMT has revealed a new market leader in the 7.5-tonne commercial vehicle sector, with Isuzu Truck UK securing the hotly contested number one spot for the first time ever.
The Japanese manufacturer secured 34….