Trailer

Shell Lubricants has partnered with US-based AirFlow Truck Company to create a hyper-efficient tractor trailer. Designed to explore the future possibilities for tractor trailers in terms of design, aerodynamics and efficiency, the Starship has a bespoke carbonfibre cab with high…

Ashcourt Group, the Hull-based transport and haulage operator, has developed a tyre-management strategy with Continental Tyres and local dealer Adams Tyres, that has reduced running costs by an estimated 20 percent. The Group operates a fleet of 79 vehicles including…

In just a few days the doors of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham will open on the biggest and most important commercial vehicle event of the year, as the CV Show returns for 2018. The exhibition space is…

Third-party logistics provider Howard Tenens has taken delivery of three double-deck longer semi-trailers from Tiger Trailers. The 15.6m step frame double deck trailers were developed by Tiger Trailers in conjunction with Howard Tenens and client Toolstation to meet the specific…

Hiab has launched the Multilift Commander container handling unit, designed to carry out container handling duties where there is no supporting infrastructure. Available in two lengths for 3-axle or 4-axle trucks, the Commander is made up of a lifting frame…

Late last year, the European Commission began investigating new truck and bus tyres from China and their impact on European retread sales. This led the EC to implement regulation that requires new and retreaded truck tyres imported from China to…

Don-Bur has delivered the first of an order for curtainside trailers to Hayton Coulthard Transport Ltd. The haulier, awarded Scottish Haulage Company of the Year 2017, ordered a batch of 13.7m tri-axle trailers, with 2.8m apertures to the sides and…

SDC Trailers have delivered 30 new curtainside trailers to Currie Solutions, a Scotland-based transport and storage solution company. The 13.7-meter trailers are in EN 12642 XL specification to suit use in the UK, with the reinforced body ensuring maximum safety…

Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has revealed a prototype intelligent tyre that uses sensors and cloud-based algorithms to communicate with fleet operators via an app. The tyre is fitted with sensors that gather data and is combined with data from the vehicle…

Ryder is to supply six high-specification DAF tractor units to nationwide distribution specialist Law Distribution, part of the Palletline network. The new tractors will be supplied alongside 13 new trailers, and are in addition to a fleet of over 40…