August 2023

Essex-based Brice Aggregates has built up its fleet with the addition of two new Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheelers to cope with increasing demand for the construction material supplier. The operator has also taken on two Arocs 3240 concrete mixers with 9m3 Liebherr drums from Motus Truck & Van. Another identical mixer and four Arocs 3240 tippers […]

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Aylestone Transport has taken delivery of a special Volvo FM 6×2 tractor unit adapted with a 540 hp engine, for use as part of its work with Aggregate Industries’ commercial hard landscaping division, Charcon. Backed by a 10-year three-star Direct Vision Standard permit, the truck will be used to haul slabs and kerbs into London. […]

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RED Corporate Driver Training has launched a new driver, compliance and risk management platform, called SafetyFirst. It said the online platform supported fleet management of driver risk and training and provided employers, fleet decision-makers and drivers with an easy-to-use cloud-based support system on desktop, tablet or mobile. SafetyFirst gives fleets real-time status of all drivers, […]

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Global transport and logistics firm DSV is to test drive a Volta Zero electric truck as part of the manufacturer’s Driving Experience Programme, which allows hauliers to loan a truck for an extended period to understand how the Volta Zero can integrate with their operations. The all-electric Volta Zero will be the first zero-tailpipe emission […]

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XPO has “significantly” boosted the amount of paid paternity leave in the UK and Ireland, with colleagues receiving up to two weeks of full pay. The policy applies to new parents, either by birth or through adoption. The company added that, despite paternity being the legally identified name for this type of leave, XPO will […]

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A&A McNeill Transport has boosted its deliveries after taking on two Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone Trailer UK which allow the firm to send loads to Europe whilst meeting UK customer demand for double stacked pallets. Based in Airdrie, Scotland, the firm specialises in general haulage and operates five articulated trucks and 17 trailers, including […]

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Howard Tenens Logistics has landed a new deal with London-based award winning Beavertown Brewery, after impressing the company with its environmentally-aware, family-oriented and innovative ethos. The deal follows Heineken’s recent acquisition of Beavertown Brewery, which produces a range of unique beers, including the popular Neck Oil. The brewery’s purchase by Heineken highlighted the need for […]

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