• Andyfreight installs JOST sensor system as standard

    Published On: Thursday 14 November 2013

    Stourbridge-based haulier Andyfreight Ltd is specifying JOST sensor fifth wheel coupling systems as standard for all of its Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, in a bid to ensure driver safety. The [...]

  • Driver Hire launches online licence checks

    Published On: Thursday 14 November 2013

    Logistics recruitment and training specialist Driver Hire has launched its new online driving licence check system, which it says can save operators both time and money, remove human error and provide a fully [...]

  • Thamesdown adopts ‘drive-over’ tyre pressure monitoring system

    Published On: Thursday 14 November 2013

    Swindon bus operator Thamesdown Transport has adopted a new ‘drive-over’ tyre pressure monitoring system, developed in the UK by Oxford-based WheelRight. WheelRight claims the new system could save operators thousands of [...]

  • Masternaut telematics monitors commercial crane fleets

    Published On: Thursday 14 November 2013

    Telematics solutions provider Masternaut says it is now offering remote monitoring for commercial cranes and heavy lifting equipment operators. Fully integrated with Masternaut’s core fleet product, the service enables fleet [...]

  • RBS and Lombard fund Rhys Davies’ expanded trailer fleet

    Published On: Thursday 14 November 2013

    Logistics operator Rhys Davies Logistics (RDL) has purchased 20 newly branded trailers, after agreeing a funding package from asset finance specialist Lombard and Royal Bank of Scotland Corporate & Institutional [...]

  • DRS takes two more Toplines from TruckEast

    Published On: Thursday 14 November 2013

    Nationwide container transport specialist DRS Logistics has taken delivery of two more R440 Toplines from Scania dealer TruckEast. The vehicles bring DRS’ total of new Scania vehicles delivered this year [...]

  • aide to help fleets stay Unstuck this winter

    Published On: Wednesday 13 November 2013

    CV equipment and accessories supplier aide automotive has announced the launch of a new product, Unstuck CV, which is designed to keep fleets moving during winter conditions. aide says Unstuck [...]

  • New Stoneridge site ‘meets all customers’ tacho needs’

    Published On: Wednesday 13 November 2013

    Tachograph manufacturer Stoneridge has launched a new aftermarket website, which it says will help make customers’ jobs easier by providing useful tachograph-related information and training support. “In an industry led [...]

  • Knights of Old specifies BPW drum brake axles for new trailer fleet

    Published On: Monday 14 October 2013

    Northamptonshire-based transport and logistics specialist Knights of Old has specified BPW drum brake axles with low-maintenance ECO hub system on an order of 72 new trailers from SDC – 60 [...]