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Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution exhibition on horizon

on Jun 5, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution exhibition on horizon

Organisers of the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution exhibition (TCS&D 2013) are warning buyers in the cold supply chain not to miss the chance to view the biggest collection of refrigerated vehicles on the UK market today when the show takes place at the Peterborough Arena on 18th and 19th September

Iveco unveils new DriveAway Options programme

on Jun 4, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Iveco unveils new DriveAway Options programme

Iveco is reintroducing its DriveAway Options programme on Eurocargo models, with a range of bodied 7.5 tonners available to buy from dealer forecourts nationwide

Cross Country goes organic

on May 29, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Cross Country goes organic

Bury St Edmunds-based distribution specialists Cross Country Carriers, a member of the Palletways network, have been awarded an Organic Accreditation by the Organic Food Federation, allowing them to store organic produce in their warehouse

Widdowson Group chooses Iveco

on May 29, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Widdowson Group chooses Iveco

Iveco has won a significant order to deliver 21 new Iveco Stralis Hi-Road (AT440S46TX/P) high-roof 6×2 twin-steer tractor units to the Widdowson Group, financed through Iveco Capital

AKW director joins Give and Gain Day

on May 29, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on AKW director joins Give and Gain Day

A director at a leading logistics firm in Manchester swapped his office for the beat to see how Special Constables help the local community

Volvo Trucks presents Euro-6 offer

on May 28, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Volvo Trucks presents Euro-6 offer

Volvo Trucks has introduced new trucks with Euro-6 engines ranging from the smallest medium-duty 5-litre engine to the heavy-duty 13-litre variant. Beginning in the spring 2014, Volvo trucks will also be available with a 16-litre Euro-6 engine and with the I-Torque driveline for the 13-litre engine

Palletforce wins fourth gold RoSPA

on May 28, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Palletforce wins fourth gold RoSPA

Palletforce has become the only pallet network to have been awarded the gold RoSPA award for the fourth consecutive year. The UK and Europe’s leading palletised distribution network received the award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its approach to health and safety

Treasure tests state-of-the-art safety sensors

on May 27, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Treasure tests state-of-the-art safety sensors

Lincolnshire based Treasure Transport Services is adding its voice – and money – to the growing campaign for greater lorry safety. The company will be trialling state of the art blind-spot sensors with a view to having them retro-fitted across its sizeable fleet including 14 recently acquired Scania tractor units

Simpson Bros invest more than £2m in fleet

on May 26, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Simpson Bros invest more than £2m in fleet

Simpson Bros, a founder member of Palletforce, has invested more than £2million in its fleet so far this year

Haulage company director fined £300,000

on May 23, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Haulage company director fined £300,000

A director of a haulage company has been fined £300,000 ordered to pay £150,000 costs following a hearing at Kirklees Magistrates Court today (Thursday 23 May)