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10 March, 2010
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Drayton fuel promotion adds cash to sales

PLYMOUTH: With fuel prices set to increase by 15p a litre over 2010, it is not surprising that the Drayton Installer Fuel Promotion, launched in October 2009, has enjoyed success, with hundreds of installers signing up to collect points and claim Tesco fuel vouchers.

Published:  03 March, 2010

(L-r): Branch manager Graham Stonehill, Wickham; driver Paul Watkins and joint managing director Charles Sherborne.

Sydenhams chooses Lancer

WICKHAM: In keeping with its programme of continual investment, independent timber and builders' merchant Sydenhams, has taken delivery of three Lancer 5 tonne LQ 50 sideloaders for its fleet.

Published:  24 February, 2010

Getting the goods to customers.

Harris is Wolseley's preferred carrier

FAREHAM: The valve stock division of Wolseley UK has appointed Harris Transport as a preferred carrier. The company is part of the palletforce distribution network and will handle deliveries of the company's industrial valves and other products in UK and Europe.

Published:  25 January, 2010

Follow your fleet.

Tracking firm helps Britain's transport fleet beat the freeze

MIDDLESEX: As the snow refuses loosen its grip on the UK, Tracker is reporting up to a 32% reduction on journeys by business drivers.  

Published:  22 January, 2010
Vehicle spot checks drive new load safety campaign

NORTH-WEST: Spot checks on hundreds of vehicles will take place in the coming weeks in support of a new drive to ensure that loads are being transported securely.

Published:  20 January, 2010
Travis fuel saving measure for trucks

NORTHAMPTON: Travis Perkins plc has developed with Masternaut Three X a real-time, web-based fleet management solution.

Published:  15 January, 2010
Volkswagen launches new Transporter van with Wickes

NORTHAMPTON: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launched its new Volkswagen Transporter van using Wickes stores forecourts.

Published:  15 January, 2010
Wolseley joins low carbon club

LEAMINGTON SPA: Wolseley UK has become one of the 12 founding members of the Freight Transport Association's new voluntary carbon reduction scheme, which was established after the lack of progress made at the recent Copenhagen climate summit.

Published:  15 January, 2010
Elliott Brothers builds a bigger and better fleet with Iveco

SOUTHAMPTON: Independent builders merchant, Elliott Brothers, has taken delivery of four new Iveco Stralis Active Day 26 tonne rear-steering rigids to join its 27-strong truck fleet delivering building supplies across the county.

Published:  13 January, 2010
Huws Gray switches to pneumatic tyres

ANGLESEY: Huws Gray has changed its forklift fleet from solid to pneumatic tyres.

Michelin's XZM tyre has been given the thumbs up by Welsh building supplies company, Huws Gray after it held a year long trial at one of its branches.

Published:  12 January, 2010

Technology rules.

'Add-ons' improve forklift ops

LEICESTER: Transmon Engineering's series of devices to help improve the use and management of forklift trucks include 'add-on' technologies that can reduce cost, improve safety and increase energy performance.

Published:  01 January, 2010

FTA: dismayed at fuel hikes.

Petrol and diesel to rise in New Year

LONDON: The RMI Petrol Retailers Association has warned that the price of filling a tank is to rise 'significantly' in 2010.

Published:  31 December, 2009
Website introduces users to accredited firms

BERKSHIRE: A web tool, launched by Consolidated Fork Truck Services will guide forklift truck users to local companies accredited to the CFTS Thorough Examination Scheme.

Published:  22 December, 2009
Commercial vehicles a target for fake accidents

LONDON: Merchants and other commercial vehicle operators in Greater London are at high risk of deliberately induced road collisions said the Metropolitan Police.

Published:  22 December, 2009
Why are 'Add-ons' improving Forklift operations?

LEICESTER: “Even my car has a reversing sensor, yet many businesses fail to address the hazards and related costs associated with poorly reversed forklifts or other heavy plant,” remarks Paul Sercombe from Transmon Engineering. “In many cases there is limited visibility and exceptional power, a damaging combination that can easily be controlled.”

Published:  15 December, 2009
O-licence at risk from spot fines

NOTTINGHAM: A £30 fine could spell the end for merchants' operators' licence, said Anton Balkitis, specialist transport lawyer at law firm, Rothera Dowson.

Published:  11 December, 2009
Transport Manager's Handbook is guide to good practice

LONDON: The 40th edition of The Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2010, edited by David Lowe will be available in January.

Published:  11 December, 2009
Low carbon transport wins support

LONDON: The pre-Budget report stated that the Government will support for low-carbon transport.

Published:  09 December, 2009
Lorry-friendly sat-nav

TUNBRIDGE WELLS: A sat-nav systems that identifies low bridges and other obstacles for trucks is available from the Freight Transport Association.

Published:  23 November, 2009
O-licensing in Northern Ireland

LONDON: Merchants running trucks in Northern Ireland face more stringent operator licensing with a new commercial vehicle licensing regime due next year when the Goods Vehicle (Operator Licensing) Bill passed the consideration stage in parliament this week.

Published:  12 November, 2009
Cyclist dies after collision with TP truck

UTTOXETER: An inquest found that a cyclist died after falling off his bicycle and hitting his head on the back of a passing Travis Perkins lorry.

Published:  12 November, 2009
Keep your agency drivers legal

TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Most merchants need need temporary drivers to cope with sudden or seasonal increases in productivity or staff shortages.

Published:  09 November, 2009
HSS adds plant equipment

LONDON: HSS Hire, the tool and equipment hire company, is adding a range of plant equipment to its fleet.

By extending its relationship with Irish partners Laois Hire, the company will offer diggers, dumpers, rollers, excavators and large booms and lifts.

Published:  30 October, 2009

Do forecourt prices rise faster than they come down?

Diesel prices hit record high

BASINGSTOKE: Diesel prices are now at their highest level this year, according to the AA.

Published:  28 October, 2009

CFTS accredited companies offer customers clear and concise guidance on Thorough Examinations

Delaying thorough examination is an expensive mistake

ASCOT: The economic downturn is leading some businesses to fall foul of the Corporate Manslaughter Act. And, according to one industry expert, it’s the directors and managers of small and medium enterprises who are “most at risk” of prosecution.

Published:  22 October, 2009
New trucks range at Samuk open days

TODDINGTON: Samuk Lift Trucks recently hosted two ‘World Premiere’ Open Days to launch its B Series fork truck range.

Published:  21 October, 2009
Call for longer trailers

WATFORD: Merchants handling bulk high volume deliveries will benefit from calls for longer trailers in the UK.

Published:  19 October, 2009
HGV cabs under surveillance

MIDLANDS: Officers from the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) are going up in the world to catch dangerous truckers on camera.

Published:  19 October, 2009
Vehicle operator-licensing plans for Northern Ireland

NEWCASTLE: Merchants in Northern Ireland will have to comply with a new, more stringent vehicle operator licensing system next year.

Published:  15 October, 2009
Thief abandons stolen forklift

VIRGINIA WATER: Police are urging people to keep construction vehicles secure after the theft of a forklift truck from a building site.

Published:  12 October, 2009

Steve Clarke: save and prosper.

Golden rules for merchants keen to cut fuel costs

BURNLEY: Builders' merchants have been shown how to find the best way to cut fuel costs, with six golden rules produced by The Fuelcard People.

Published:  01 October, 2009
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