Trailer

News from TruckEast: 2014 marks the tenth year of success for TruckEast’s Specialist Services Department, which has evolved from a two man operation, into a leading department within TruckEast Ltd.’s operations. In August 2004, TruckEast identified a gap in their…

News from Schmitz Cargobull: Yearsley Logistics is growing and ready to face the future with a further order of 35 refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The new S.KO Cool reefer trailers have been selected on the basis of their low…

News from Michelin: Dual Irish and UK-based haulier O’Reilly Transport Ireland is returning its commercial vehicle fleet to operating on 100% Michelin tyres after being impressed by the company’s multi-brand, multi-life policy which optimises the total life cost of every…

News from Schmitz Cargobull: McCulla, a logistics provider for temperature-controlled and ambient goods, has taken on five more Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers, having found their durability and robustness the perfect complement to its operations. The company, with bases in Lisburn…

News from Mercedes-Benz: Leading online retailer Argos has announced the launch of a fleet of newly branded trucks. The 76 vehicles, all sporting the new brand colours and designs announced this week, will take to the road this autumn. Part…

Readers of Transport News Brief  will be aware how much talk of ‘the future’ has been in the industry of late. Only last week European transport body IRU set up a forum to discuss how road freight  will change over…

News from Buffaload: Buffaload Logistics has opened a new 6-bay cross-docking facility at its 16-acre Huntingdon headquarters which, says the company, will increase capacity by up to 50% and provide a permanent ‘buffer’ for peak seasonal demands. Designed to accommodate…

Cartwright Fleet Service (CFS) has kick-started its repair and servicing programme by opening its first workshop in Wythenshawe, Manchester. The opening of this new state-of-the-art garage and refurbishment facility is the beginning of CFS’ plan to set-up similar facilities throughout…

News from Schmitz: Residents and workers on the Shetland and Orkney Islands can be sure their supplies will arrive on time, thanks to Northwards taking on four new Schmitz Cargobull aluminium fixed-roof curtainsiders. The Lerwick-based logistics provider has been buying…

News from Cartwright: Cartwright has further strengthened its senior management team with the key appointment of Lionel Curtis as the company’s new Technical Director. Curtis, who joins the company from a competitor trailer manufacturer, brings a wealth of experience to…