Transport and Logistics Network
D.Cain & Son is a family run company managed by four directors Darren, Anne, Darren, and Leanne. The company was founded in 1999 by Darren and Anne Cain. At the time, Darren was already a highly experienced professional in the transport industry, s…
With a few weeks remaining for the big meet-up of the Silk Road industry in Vienna on 27 and 28 November, RailFreight.com is thrilled to announce that the European Silk Road Summit 2024[1] conference programme is also complete! Here are some highlights…
As of late 2024, several key regulatory updates are impacting the UK haulage industry:
Longer Semi-Trailers (LSTs) on UK Roads
The Department for Transport (DfT) has allowed longer semi-trailers up to 18.55 metres on UK roads to reduce emissions and co…
Technology is reshaping the landscape for UK truck drivers, significantly changing their daily work, safety, and long-term role in the industry. Here’s a breakdown of how various technological developments are influencing UK truck drivers:
Telematics a…
Plant rental and sales company Ardent Hire has just added the first of 12 new Volvo FMX 420 trucks with specialised plant bodies to its nationwide fleet.
The trucks were brought in on hire purchase, wrapping up a big fleet update that started with 20…
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, is expanding its OEM.connect partner programme to trailers.
The first trailer manufacturer joining the OEM.connect programme, is Schmitz Cargobull, the leading manufacturer of semi-tra…
Abbey Logistics Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services businesses, which are both based in Widnes, UK. This transaction includes the property and operating facilities located at Ditt…
Prometeon Tyre Group announce contract renewal with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire : Outstanding customer service and premium products result in 12-month contract extension with leading trailer lease business
Collease Truck and Trailer Hire has renewe…
Collease Truck and Trailer Hire has renewed its contract with premium tyre manufacturer Prometeon Tyre Group for a further 12 months for the supply of tyres to the entire fleet of 2,000 trailers, 300 tractor units and 350 motorised vehicles that range …
DPD UK Accelerates Towards Net Zero with Electric Fleet & Green Innovation
Sustainability Update
Parcel company DPD UK confirmed in July that it is on target to deliver a 46% reduction in emissions by the end of 2024, equating to a total reduction …