Daf, hitherto slow to enter the telematics arena, is making up for lost time by providing a telematics package as standard on all Euro-6 models purchased with a Daf Repair and Maintenance (R&M) contract. The system, developed in partnership with telematics company Microlise, will be free, with the operator getting a weekly fleet summary covering […]
At this year’s CV Show being held at the NEC in Birmingham, leading truck manufacturer Isuzu Truck will be unveiling four vehicles from its recently announced 2014 range of Euro VI trucks. In addition the company will be launching a new parts club loyalty scheme – this is an initiative that is available to all […]
We would like to thank Olivia who recently trained at our Hook location for a great review, we wish you all the best for the future! “I would like to say what a great experience I had during my training days and that Pete – my instructor based in Hook Hampshire – was brilliant and made what I found […]
A senior Transport for London (TfL) official has criticised the loophole in the Driver CPC regulations that effectively allows people to sit the same course, over consecutive days, and legally achieve their qualification. Leon Daniels, MD, surface transport at TfL, was giving evidence at a Transport Committee hearing last week about the reform of the UK’s motoring agencies into […]
Dundee-based owner-operator CJ Lang & Son has put 19 MAN’s onto its fleet servicing over 300 Spar convenience stores across Scotland. The family retail and distribution firm, which holds four O-licences for a combined 89 vehicles and 36 trailers, has taken delivery of 16 MAN TGS 6×2 drawbar units and three TGS tractor units from MAN Truck & […]
Fraikin’s long-standing relationship with premium next day delivery specialist City Link continues to go from strength to strength after signing two substantial orders. Under a new 10 year agreement, Fraikin will supply 85 Lawrence David single-deck trailers for inter-urban deliveries. The order follows on the back of a recent order of 86 double-deckers for night […]
Fagan and Whalley believe its new Coventry depot will help it provide a greater range of services to existing, as well as new, customers. Stephen Fagan, director of Fagan and Whalley, said the facility, which became operational on 24 March, would also make it easier for the haulier grow and develop. He added: “Our latest site […]
Rental company TIP Trailer Services UK has bought the trailer rental fleet of Stockport Truck Centre (STC) for an undisclosed sum. The deal for 420 trailers takes the TIP trailer fleet to more than 8,400. Commercial director Mike Furnival (pictured left) said through its FleetCare fleet maintenance programme TIP already had a good working relationship […]
We have just received great feedback from one of our trainees, a Mr J. Mansfield. He was very satisfied with our service and thanked us for our time! Thanks Mr Mansfield, and all the best for the future.
Eurotunnel has celebrated the passage of its 20 millionth truck since services began on the 25 July 1994. The 20 millionth truck [pictured] belonged to Emons Cargo BV, part of the Dutch Emons Group, and passed through the tunnel on 25 March. Eric Driessen, commercial director of Emons Cargo BV, said: “We have used the Channel Tunnel […]