Lockwood Group has added 50 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FIXED ROOF semi-trailers to its busy operation, helping support the business’ ambitious growth strategy. The curtainsiders – which were built at Schmitz Cargobull’s production facility in Manchester – will be used for general haulage duties across the UK. Jason… Read more »
How to Stay Compliant with Evolving Health and Safety Standards
Health and safety regulations are essential for protecting employees, customers, and the public. As standards evolve, organisations must stay up-to-date and ensure compliance to avoid penalties and create a safe working environment. However, keeping pace with changing regulations can be challenging, especially as new risks, technologies, and best practices emerge…. Read more »
Krone Trailer UK expands customer support with access to over 400 workshops and repair vans across the UK and Ireland
Krone Trailer UK, a leading manufacturer in the commercial trailer industry, is excited to announce that it now has a network of over 400 workshops and repair vans deployed across the UK and Ireland to provide a faster and more efficient trailer support service. Service points on the network can… Read more »
MAN celebrates topping-out ceremony for new battery production facility in Nuremberg
MAN Truck & Bus is making the transition to electromobility in quick succession: after a construction period of just one year, the company is today celebrating the topping-out ceremony for the new building for the large-scale production of batteries for fully electric trucks and buses at its Nuremberg site. A… Read more »
Peel Ports to invest £30m in new RoRo berth at Port of Sheerness
Peel Ports Group investing £30million into the development of a new RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet growing demand from new and existing customers. The project will see a new in-river vessel berth and floating pontoon developed, which will increase capacity for RoRo cargo handling… Read more »
Hire or Buy Group continues decade long relationship with ISUZU, welcoming new 7.5-tonner
Cambridgeshire-based Hire or Buy Group has taken delivery of a new Isuzu N75.150(E) from local dealer Arlesey Car and Commercials. Featuring specialist dropside bodywork, the versatile rigid builds on a long-standing relationship between the two businesses that has spanned more than a decade. Replacing an older truck supplied by… Read more »
Toyota’s Iconic SAS forklift technology turns 25
One of the most significant developments in forklift truck safety technology turned 25 in 2024. Toyota’s System of Active Stability (SAS) was launched in 1999 as a unique solution to the problem of trucks rolling or tipping over, which are among the most common forklift accidents that occur within a… Read more »
Why Wales Is Becoming A Hub For HGV Training: Growing Demand Meets Top-Notch Facilities
Wales has become a prime location for HGV training, attracting aspiring drivers from across the UK. The country’s diverse terrain and well-maintained road network provide ideal conditions for developing crucial lorry driving skills. The Welsh government’s investment in transport infrastructure and vocational education has made it easier for training centres… Read more »
Renault Trucks T awarded 4 stars in the Euro NCAP safety rating
Euro NCAP – the European New Car Assessment Programme – has been a benchmark in the area of vehicle safety since 1997. In 2024, it has expanded its tests to include heavy-duty trucks. Following months of stringent testing, Euro NCAP has just released the results of this very first assessment:… Read more »
Leeds Logistics Hub Receives Significant £3 Million Investment
A logistics ‘superhub’ in Leeds promises major operational, financial and environmental benefits following a multi-million-pound investment. Walkers Transport, a member of the Palletways network, has spent £3 million enhancing the facilities at its Northern Hub, which has consolidated the work of four smaller local sites into one location. The newly… Read more »
