Ryder adds 750 trucks and trailers to rental fleet
Vehicle rental firm Ryder has ordered 400 new tractor units to refresh its current fleet, along with 350 new trailers. The 6x2 tractor units are a combination of Daf, MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Iveco...
View ArticleRising rental demand sees Ryder relocate to Swan Valley
Vehicle rental firm Ryder has relocated its Northampton operation to larger premises in the Swan Valley area. The company said the move to the brand new premises has been driven by growing demand for...
View ArticleFTA to sponsor Think Logistics scheme
The FTA has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Think Logistics, the educational scheme founded by Abbey Logistics MD Steve Granite that works to promote careers in logistics to students aged...
View ArticleHargreaves adopts franchise programme for subcontractors
Hargreaves Logistics is to adopt a franchise programme to boost subcontractor retention and create a more flexible fleet. The operator is targeting its base of 200 dedicated subcontractors, with plans...
View ArticleDaf approves Goodyear’s winter tyres for factory-fit
Truck maker Daf has become the first truck manufacturer to approve Goodyear’s new Ultra Grip Max winter tyres as factory-fit options. The Ultra Grip Max tyre range, available in both drive and steer...
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Nisa launches new Heritage liveries on 68 trucks
Nisa is upping its profile with the launch of 68 trucks decorated with liveries advertising its Heritage range. The move will see the first of 68 trucks from its new distribution fleet take to the road...
View ArticleCleansing Service Group buys Scanias as part of multimillion pound upgrade
Waste removal firm the Cleansing Service Group (CSG) has taken delivery of five new Scania ADR-approved tankers as part of a multimillion pound fleet improvement plan. The 32-tonners, fitted with...
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Motor Transport Power Players: 8 – Ray Ashworth
8) Ray Ashworth Title: MD Daf Trucks UK One in every three trucks registered every month is a Daf, which means arguably, he is man who ultimately dictates the price of anywhere between 26% to 30% of...
View ArticleCulina buys 20 new Daf XFs
Culina has bought 20 new Daf XFs from dealer Daf Greenhous. The food and drinks logistics provider said it chose the tractive-units because they were the best match for its company's priorities of...
View ArticleMaritime Group opens London Gateway depot
The Maritime Group has added two new strings to its bow with the opening of a depot at DP London Gateway and the purchase of a truckstop in Alconbury. The 60 acre site at London Gateway is the first...
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The road to 2020: what the haulage industry will look like in four years
Watch what happened at the Microlise Transport Conference last month, when Motortransport.co.uk chaired a debate between seven of the eight major truck manufacturers, who were looking ahead to what the...
View ArticleEC fines truck manufacturers a record €2.9bn after 14-year price fixing cartel
European truck manufacturers have been hit with a record €2.9bn (£2.5bn) fine after they colluded for 14 years on truck pricing and on passing on the costs of compliance with emissions rules. The...
View ArticleRHA to represent operators in truck cartel compensation action
The RHA is to launch legal action against the major truck manufacturers, after they were found guilty by the European Commission of price fixing and fined €2.9bn (£2.5bn). The RHA said that after legal...
View ArticleTurners (Soham) adds 600th Daf FTP to fleet
Turners (Soham) has added its 600th specialised Daf FTP to its fleet. The 440hp XF tractor with a lightweight mid-lift axle joins Turners’ 1,750-strong fleet. Turners is believed to be the largest...
View ArticleTruck manufacturers respond to €2.9bn cartel fine
Truck manufacturers have responded to the combined €2.9bn (£2.5bn) fine they were issued by the European Commission (EC) yesterday (19 July). Five manufacturers were hit with the largest fine the EC...
View ArticleFCC Environment buys 12 Dafs after landing five year recycling contract
FCC Environment is strengthening its fleet after landing a major five year recycling deal with three councils.The waste management company, which has operating licenses for around 285 trucks and 130...
View ArticleFly By Nite buys Cartwright trailers to support business growth
Fly By Nite is continuing to boost its fleet, ordering 16 new trailers from Cartwright. The Redditch-based events haulage company, whose customers include Madonna, Rihanna and Lady Gaga, has seen...
View ArticleCM Downton buys 300 vehicles after contract wins and extensions
Growth from new and existing contracts has seen CM Downton add 300 new vehicles to its fleet. The operator has bought 100 Daf XF 6x2 tractor units fitted with Super Space cabs and AS Tronic automatic...
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Daf Trucks MD Ray Ashworth to step down
Daf Trucks UK MD Ray Ashworth is to retire after 48 years in the UK truck industry. He will be succeeded by Robin Easton, MD of the India division of Daf parent Paccar. Easton (below) has held his...
View ArticleGreene King chooses Dafs from Ryder for dray deliveries
Greene King has taken on nine Daf CFs from Ryder for dray deliveries across the South East. The 26-tonne 6x2 rigids have Don-Bur curtainsided bodies mounted on a three-axle chassis with day cab and are...
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