Trailer

News from Ekeri: TJ Hammond, based in Billericay and now approaching its 90th year in transport, has added a multiple-access trailer to its vehicle fleet which will provide increased utilisation, faster and more flexible loading and improved cargo security. Designed and…

The consultation into the deliverability of the proposed rules of the Safer Lorry Scheme has been met with optimism by the industry. Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Transport for London and London Councils are seeking feedback on the bans they…

Bibby Distribution has successfully cut its environmental cost of logistics while expanding its fleet and number of sites in 2013. The last year saw Bibby Distribution cut its overall diesel usage by 5.6 %, even though the fleet grew by…

News from Transicold: Dunlop Motorsport has added its first temperature-controlled trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 units to its fleet to preserve the integrity of its racing tyres while in transit. Dunlop Motorsport, which services more than 300 global racing…

Trailer financing brand, LHE Finance (part of Dawson Group), has appointed Mike Dixon to the newly created role of Development Manager. Dixon’s remit includes a dual focus on expanding LHE’s portfolio of specific finance products, while at the same time supporting Dawson…

News from Roadways: With an average of ten children or young people being seriously injured or killed every day in the UK through road accidents, Roadways Container Logistics has launched its pioneering ‘Rory’ Road Safety campaign, to help raise awareness…

News from Krone: Tyson H Burridge, Cumbria based general haulage and logistics operator, has been reporting faster and more flexible loading since the introduction of Krone’s Multi Lock load securing system. The company has recently added four Krone Profi Liner…

News from Jost: When keeping to a tight delivery schedule it’s important that a quick turnaround can be made at the yard to prevent delays. Dropped trailers caused by improper coupling at the fifth wheel can not only delay a…

News from Yaxley Coachworks: Commercial Bodywork’s sister company Yaxley Coachworks has beaten off stiff competition to scoop the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop of the Year title at the recent British Bodyshop Awards. Peterborough-based Yaxley Coachworks has built up a solid…

Ever thought about the impact that the combination of a blazing hot summer’s day and being stuck in a seemingly-endless motorway traffic jam is likely to have on the contents of a refrigerated semi-trailer? Supermarket chain Morrisons clearly has. In…