• Bike Hotspot system scoops safety award for Sentinel

    Published On: Tuesday 11 June 2013

    Gloucestershire-based safety equipment specialist Sentinel Systems Ltd has won a national prize for product innovation for its Bike Hotspot System. The system was developed to prevent accidents involving cyclists and [...]

  • Ferryspeed fleet grows with 30 DAF tractors

    Published On: Monday 20 May 2013

    Jersey-based freight company Ferryspeed has put 30 DAF tractor units into service to support growth in its services in mainland UK and to the Channel Islands. The vehicles are based [...]

  • Bridgestone tyre monitoring app rolled out across Europe

    Published On: Monday 20 May 2013

    Bridgestone UK says a tyre monitoring app it has developed is now being deployed in other European markets and further afield, having “revolutionised” the company’s sales process since its introduction [...]

  • Lantern renews vehicle tracking contract with Masternaut

    Published On: Friday 17 May 2013

    Breakdown operator Lantern Recovery Specialists has announced the renewal of its contract with telematics provider Masternaut, having reported a marked reduction in fuel costs and a significant improvement in vehicle utilisation since installing [...]

  • CVME adds Bevan rigid reefers to its rental fleet

    Published On: Friday 17 May 2013

    Kent-based CVME Truck Rental has taken delivery of the first two rigid reefers to be built by Bevan Group in cooperation with Schmitz Cargobull. The 18-tonne chassis cabs, which have temperature-controlled 7.5-metre bodies, [...]

  • Iveco Eurocargo carries eggs for Bird

    Published On: Friday 17 May 2013

    Bedfordshire-based family business C&P Bird Bros has added a new Iveco Eurocargo 180E25/P to its fleet, supplied by local dealer Guest Truck & Van.  The 4×2 rigid completes an 11-strong [...]

  • aide automotive adds value for TruckEast with TrailerCheck

    Published On: Friday 17 May 2013

    Scania dealer TruckEast has recently invested in another two trailer electrical testers, complete with diagnostics, from equipment supplier aide automotive. Having initially purchased two testers in July 2012, TruckEast has since expanded its trailer servicing [...]

  • New Scanias help Knights of Old undergo Ecolution

    Published On: Tuesday 14 May 2013

    Knights of Old has invested in 12 new Scania R440 6×2/4 Ecolution tractors, in a bid to lower its fuel consumption and environmental impact.  The 12 trucks were supplied by dealer [...]

  • RHA and FTA team up to offer members cheaper fuel

    Published On: Monday 13 May 2013

    The Freight Transport Association and Road Haulage Association were using their presence at the CV Show last month to promote their new joint-venture fuel card, which offers their members exclusive [...]