Stolen machinery flogged abroad
Tipper Trucks and other machinery used on building sites that have been stolen in Ireland are being sold to companies in the Middle East, it has been revealed.
Kingspan show loss in profit
The slowdown in the construction industry has had a knock on effect for Builder Providers, Kingspan, whose trucks can be seen travelling all over the country.
Port worker killed by container
A Dublin City Coroner’s Court return a verdict of accidental death after a port worker died from being run over by a container being transported onto a ship.
8.5 million cigarettes found in tyres
A consignment of 8.5 million cigarettes believed to be worth over €3 million have been seized on a vessel transporting tyres at Belfast Port.
7 New Heil Tankers For Tesco
Leading supermarket chain Tesco has recently taken delivery of seven new tri-axle tank semi-trailers from Heil Trailer International.
Quick delivery helps Schmitz win Bott deal
Bott Ltd, the in-vehicle and workplace storage equipment specialist, which has Irish affiliate in Cork, has received three new curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull, largely on the back of short delivery times.
Cummins Ltd replaces trailer fleet with Schmitz Cargobull
Having visited the Schmitz Cargobull stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, Cummins Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Cummins Inc – the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of diesel engines, has taken the decision to replace its entire trailer fleet with products from the Schmitz Cargobull curtainsider range.
Bremskerl unveils new pad range
One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of truck and trailer pads has launched a new range in Ireland and the UK.
£2m trailer order for Gray & Adams
Gray & Adams has won an order worth nearly £2m to build
refrigerated trailers for McBurney Transport in Northern Ireland.
Prestige mover adds trailer capacity
The furniture removals company that moved house for outgoing prime minister Tony Blair has bought a Ray Smith trailer so that two loads can be tackled in one trip.
Port Tunnel to ban tankers
Dublin’s city centre could once again see large trucks travel through the streets after it was revealed that Petrol tankers are to be banned from using the Port Tunnel from September 5th.
Dempsey handed transport role
Following the announcement of the new government on Thursday, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has appointed experienced TD Noel Dempsey the position of Minister for Transport and Marine.
Montracon expands product offering
Montracon has added tippers, brick and block carriers and machinery carriers to its ex stock trailer range.
New EU directive to aid truck manufacturers
Manufacturers of trucks, vans, buses, and trailers will no longer need to get approval for the same vehicle in each European Member State, before placing it on the market.
Dennison’s in the Driving Seat for Mencap Race Day!
Mencap will kick-start the summer festival of racing at Down Royal with its annual Race Day event on the 22nd June.
Now Ray Smith makes own drawbar trailers
Success at the beginning of this year with its Bogies splittable semi-trailers for more productive transport of containers has quickly been followed by the Ray Smith Group, Petersborough with its own range of drawbar trailers.
Heil Trailer International exhibiting at this year’s CV Show Stand 3031
Leading road tanker manufacturer, Heil Tanker International will be exhibiting a 42800 litre 6 compartment, aluminium alloy, tri-axle petroleum spirit tank semi-trailer on stand 3031 at this year’s CV show - one of over 200 tanks manufactured by Heil’s Polish production partner during the last two years.
Heil welcome new After-Sales Support and Development Manager
Heil Trailer International is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Dolman as After-Sales Support and Development Manager for Heil UK and Irish Operations.
Schmitz wants to be Toyota of trailer business
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has set its sites on becoming the “Toyota of the trailer business” in the coming years.
Ladyman unconvinced by longer lorries argument
The British Minister for Transport, Stephen Ladyman has hinted that longer trucks may soon be allowed on the country’s roads.
New tipping trailers
One of Ireland’s leading commercial and agricultural trailer manufacturers is appearing for the first time, at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham next month.
More Fast Parts from Dennison
Naas, Co. Kildare headquartered, Dennison Trailers has moved its Fast Parts operation to a new site and 50,000 square foot warehouse next to its recently opened curtainsider factory in Lancaster.
Gardai seek help in locating stolen trailer and contents
Gardai are seeking the help of the haulage industry in their attempts to locate a trailer loaded with €70,000 worth of Irish Knights Cream Liquor from Dublin Port recently.
New Talson Double Deck vans bought by DHL
DHL have purchased a very special type of van, that run at 4mts high on super single 385/65/R22.5 wheels and tyres, yet giving two decks with the walking height of 1.83mtrs and a load capacity of 55 euro pallets or 87 roll on wire trucks.
World debut for automatic coupling
A new, fully automatic multi-function coupling for drawbar trailers, will be unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show in at the NEC in Birmingham in April.
New Michelin trailer tyre lasts up to 50 per cent longer
Michelin has launched a new tyre designed specifically for trailers - the Michelin X One MaxiTrailer - which delivers up to 50 per cent more mileage than a standard 385/65 R 22.5.
Heil Trailer International FPS show 18th-19th April 2007
Leading road tanker manufacturer, Heil Trailer International will be exhibiting one of their Aluminium Petroleum Tanks from their semi-trailer range on stand 175/182 at this years FPS Show - one of over 200 tanks manufactured by Heils Polish production partner during the last two years.
All out strike at Dublin port on the cards
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has given the green light for "all-out" strike action by its members at Dublin Port.
Cullen ready to impose maximum height restriction
Transport Minister, Martin Cullen, TD is poised to impose a national maximum vehicle height limit of 4.65 metres.
Haulier claims road resurfacing caused bridge strike
The haulier at the centre of the most recent bridge strike in Dublin has claimed that road resurfacing caused his truck to collide with the Custom House Bridge.
Irish Rail to roll out laser technology to prevent bridge strikes
Irish Rail is poised to install laser technology in a pilot programme on two railway bridges in a bid to avert serious bridge strikes.
45 foot containers get stay of execution
The use of 45 foot containers in national road transport has been given a stay of execution by the European Commission.
TIP are tops at Norfolkline
TIP, the trailer rental specialist has concluded a series of deals involving a "universal trailer’’ concept with Norfolkline the multi-modal road, rail and sea logistics provider.
Hauliers Association chief admits problem
A leading member of the Irish Road Haulage Association has admitted there is a serious problem with truckers colliding with bridges around the country.
Specialist
knowledge provided by Wastetec Waste Management equipment
Wastetec Waste Management Equipment has been working with Murco
Petroleum Ltd for over 5 years, servicing and repairing a specialist
fleet of Petroleum Tractor units and trailers.
Roadlink
expansion boosted by acquisition of Capus
The continuing expansion of Roadlink International Ltd as a major
supplier of components for truck, trailer and bus applications throughout
the UK gains new momentum this week with the acquisition of Capus
(UK) Ltd and associated companies based in Kent.
New
Easilift team continues to deliver
Phil Dinning has been appointed Managing Director of loading bay
equipment supplier, Easilift Loading Systems Ltd, following company
founder Edward Kelly's decision to step down from day-to-day control
of the company after almost 30 years at the helm.
Heil
Trailer International - FPS Show 5th & 6th April 2006
Leading road tanker manufacturer, Heil Trailer International will
be exhibiting a 42800 litre 6 compartment, Aluminium Alloy, Tri-axle
Petroleum spirit tank semi-trailer at this year's FPS show on stand
M27 and M28 - one of over 100 tanks manufacturer by Heils Polish
production partner during the last twelve months.
Yeoman
gain Payload
West London based Yeoman Aggregates Ltd., have taken delivery of
a Kel-Berg T100 alloy bodied tipping semi trailer.
GE
TIP Tankers continues to invest in their municipal and waste tanker
service
GE TIP Tanker Services, the specialist tanker hire division of GE
Equipment Services, have just taken delivery of the seven new High
Volume JetVac units from Whale Tankers.
The
Thermo King Sterling: Low cost operation for chilled and frozen
trailer applications
When choosing a new temperature controlled transport refrigeration
unit, operators take a number of factors into consideration: is
it up to the job, what kind of after-sales service does it come
with and, most importantly, how much will it cost me?
C&H
Quickmix
The strikingly livered fleet of C&H Quickmix, instantly recognisable
in East Anglia, has added a further Kel-Berg truckmixer to its fleet.
Quality
man for TIP
TIP Trailers has appointed Neville Shaw as its Customer Services
& Quality Manager. He joins TIP from fellow GE Group Company
TLS, where he was Salesforce Leader based in Sale, Greater Manchester.
Thomas
Armstrong hitch up to Kel-Berg
Leading Northern construction materials company Thomas Armstrong
now boast a new Kel-Berg T100 semi round tipping trailer amongst
their fleet of over seventy HGVs.
Palfinger
makes Ratcliff Tail Lift move
Austrian-based crane manufacturer Palfinger is set to become the
market leaders in the UK if its acquisition of Ratcliff Tail Lifts,
part of the Ratcliff Group is approved.
Falkland
Haulage bulk up
Falkland Haulage UK Ltd a long established Berkshire tipper operator
has added to their fleet from Oxfordshire based Kel-Berg Trailers
and Trucks a new Kel-Berg bulk tipping trailer.
Kel-Bergs
silver lining
Devonshire Haulier Hottot Transport Limited, are shortly to add
a fourth Kel-Belg T100 tipping trailer to their fleet.
Super
cube problem for Dublin Port Tunnel
More than half of the trucks operating in Britain won’t fit
in the Dublin Port Tunnel when it opens next year, new research
has shown.
One
in four Irish trucks fail VOSA test
A high percentage of Irish registered trucks and trailers stopped
by the Vehicle Operator Standards Agency (VOSA) in Britain fail
to meet basic roadside mechanical and driver tests.
Light
weight means more litres - one free delivery a week from DAF-Heil
combination
The weight saving from combining DAFs low-weight FTP CF85 tractor
unit with Heil’s new Evolution ultra light-weight tank semi-trailer
offers a significant productivity gain in bulk fuel delivery.
Fowler
Welch chooses Thermo King
Fowler Welch Coolchain, specialist distributor of fresh produce,
horticulture and chilled foods, has recently taken delivery of 75
new trailers equipped with the Spectrum SL unit from Thermo King.
Roadlink
launches electronic hubodometer in UK
A unique electronic hubodometer to provide CV and PCV operators
will precise mileage data was launched at the CV Show by Roadlink
International Ltd.
DAF
TRP wins Royal Mail trailer parts deal
Following the success of a national truck parts supply contract,
in place since 2002, DAF Trucks TRP parts operation has won an important
supply contract for the Royal Mail's 1,900 strong trailer fleet.
Longford
bridge strike
Traffic on the Longford to Lanesboro road ground to a halt on Wednesday
(April 6) when an articulated lorry got lodged under a railway bridge.
No
decision on maximum height limit - yet
Numerous stakeholders made submissions to the Department of Transport,
with regard to a possible maximum vehicle height limit, www.irishtrucker.com
has learned.
Customs
officers seize truck and smuggled cigarettes
Customs officers have seized more than E1.5 million worth of smuggled
cigarettes along with a truck and trailer, following a raid on a
warehouse in Drogheda.
Port
of Calais a security risk - RHA
A major security issue has arisen at the Port of Calais as a result
of long delays at the port, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) in
Britain has claimed.
PDs
call for tunnel height increase
The Progressive Democrats has called on Transport Minister Martin
Cullen to increase the operating height at Dublin Port Tunnel to
accommodate so-called “supercube” trucks.
Northern
truckers oppose maximum height plans
The Northern Ireland branch of the Freight Transport Association
(FTA) has made a submission to the Department of Transport opposing
proposals to introduce a maximum height restrict for HGVs.
No
height increase for Port Tunnel
The Transport Users’ Group (TUG) is ready to go to war with
the Department of Transport over its decision not to increase the
operating height at Dublin Port Tunnel, www.irishtrucker.com can
exclusively reveal.
Callely
considers maximum height decision
The Department of Transport is currently evaluating submissions
made by interested stakeholders on the maximum height issue for
HGVs, www.irishtrucker.com can exclusively reveal.
IRHA
makes truck height submission to Department of Transport
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has made a submission
to Junior Minister of Transport, Ivor Callely, on the establishment
of a maximum height limit for trucks.
Minister
wants Dublin traffic management plan
Trucks that won’t fit into Dublin Port Tunnel will have to
be “traffic managed” through the city, according to Junior
Minister at the Department of Transport, Ivor Callely.
Callely
to seek stakeholder views on maximum height restriction
Junior Minister at the Department of Transport, Ivor Callely wants
to hear the views of the haulage industry before he makes a final
decision on a maximum height restriction for HGVs.
Callely
will consult on maximum height issue
Junior Minister at the Department of Transport, Ivor Callely is
committed to conducting a consultation process with industry and
other vested interests, before introducing a new maximum height
limit.
Callelly
is ready to sort out truck height issue
Junior Minister at the Department of Transport, Ivor Callelly has
vowed to “sort out the truck height issue” as a matter
of urgency.
Theft
of truck - Dublin Port
Gardai have renewed their appeal for information concerning the
theft of a truck and 40-foot trailer from Dublin Port at the beginning
of November.
Dublin's
development plan includes HGV ban
Dublin’s draft development plan includes a ban on HGVs entering
the city centre during the day, once the Dublin Port Tunnel is completed
next year.
Truckers
react angrily to proposed super cube ban
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has reacted angrily to
reports that Dublin City Council is ready to ban so-called super
cube trucks from the city centre, when the Dublin Port Tunnel opens
next year.
Gardai
seek help in recovering stolen trailer
Gardai have appealed for information in relation to the theft of
a 40-foot white box trailer and tractor unit, which was stolen from
outside Irish Ferries at Dublin Port at the weekend.
Arvinmeritors
forges new alliance with Volvo
Axle manufacturer, ArvinMeritor has formed two joint ventures with
the Volvo Group to produce commercial vehicle drive axles.
Proposed
high cube bans reaches London
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan’s proposed ban on high cube
trailers is making waves in British Diplomatic circles.
Dennison
Trailers opposes proposed high cube trailer ban
Ireland’s leading trailer manufacturer has come out in support
of the Irish Road Haulage Association’s opposition to the proposed
ban on high cube trailers.
High-cube
trailer ban is unnecessary - IBEC
Employers’ group IBEC has described the Government’s proposed
ban on high-cube trailers as “unnecessary” and the “last
thing we want.”
Tunnel
height won't be increased - IRHA
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has grudingly accepted
that the height restriction at Dublin Port Tunnel won’t be
raised to accommodate so-called super trucks.
Brennan
dodges height restriction issue at Dublin Port Tunnel
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan has spurned an opportunity to
confirm the operating height for the Dublin Port Tunnel.
Proposed
height restriction ban is a smokescreen
Banning so-called high-cube trailers on safety grounds is a smokecreen
to deflect attention from the fact that the Government presided
over the construction of a tunnel too small to accommodate oversize
trailers, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has claimed.
RHA
fumes at super-cube ban
Road hauliers in Britain and Northern Ireland have heavily criticised
the Government’s decision to implement a maximum operating
height of 4.65 metres on Irish roads.
Brennan
makes tunnel announcement
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan has confirmed that the operating
height at Dublin Port Tunnel will remain at 4.65 metres, much to
the chagrin of the country’s hauliers.
Hauliers
urge IBEC and ISME to get off the fence
The Irish Road Haulage Association is “ploughing a lonely furrow”
as it seeks to have the proposed ban on so-called super trucks over
turned and says it needs support from employer groups such as IBEC
and ISME
NRA
backs super truck ban plan
The National Roads Authority has backed the Department of Transport’s
proposed ban on so-called super trucks.
Proposed
super truck ban is scaremongering - Morrissey
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has accused the Department
of Transport of “scaremongering” over its proposed ban
on super trucks.
Gardai
investigate truck and trailer theft
Gardai have launched an investigation into the theft of a tractor
unit and trailer loaded with flat-pack furniture, which was stolen
from Dublin Port recently
McDaid
announces ban on super cube trailers
The Department of Transport is set to ban co-called super cube trailers
from the country’s roads.
Super
cube ban is asinine - Quinn
A leading member of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has
described the Department of Transport’s decision to ban so-called
super cube trailers as “asinine” given the fact that the
National Roads Authority (NRA) is building new bridges with a height
clearance of five metres.
Trailer
sales set to soar
Trailer sales across Europe are on the up, following three years
in the doldrums, according to automotive industry consultant Clear.
New
height restrictions in the pipeline
The Department of Transport is set to introduce a new maximum height
restriction for lorries and trailers entering the State.
Brewing
up a storm
When the McArdle Moore brewery closed its doors four years ago,
it sent shock waves through the Co. Louth town of Dundalk.
Leading
glass recycler introduces Bulk Powder Tanker to fleet
Viridor Glass Recycling of St Helens, Lancashire has recently taken
delivery of a new 40m3 Tipping Dry Bulk Powder Tanker Tailer which
has been supplied by Bilston based Heil Trailer International to
handle the distribution of processed glass cullet.
UK
trucks seeks help after bank draft scam
A Gloucestershire based haulage company is appealing for information
on the whereabouts of a truck and trailer, which were stolen by
deception from Dublin Port recently.
Upgrade
for NHS Logistics vehicles
More than 100 new vehicles, all in smart new livery, have been delivered
to TNT Logistics for its distribution contract with the NHS Logistics
Authority.
Higher
standards at Heil Trailer as new ADR regulation comes into effect
A new manufacturing standard focussing on the safety of road tankers
transporting dangerous goods, including petroleum, is due to come
into effect on 2nd April 2004 with the implementation of Directive
2003/28/EC in the UK.
Minister
to consider new truck height restrictions
Transport Minister Seamus Brennan is considering introducing a new
height restriction for trucks and trailers for safety and environmental
reasons.
New
changes at Heil Trailer
In recent months, leading road tanker manufacturer Heil Trailer
International has made a number of new appointments, reflecting
the company’s strategic expansion and development plans within
the UK’s truck mounted and semi-trailer tanker market.
Wiseman
Dairies chooses Crossland
The well-known Glasgow-based dairy, Wiseman Dairies, has taken delivery
of a number of Crossland tankers over the last six months.
Plenty
of room on top with the new Kel-Berg Double Deck Trailer
This new range includes stepframe and flat bed trailers and greatly
increases the carrying capacity of the conventional curtainsider
unit with a consequential return on efficiency and profits.
Heavy-Duty
Stertil Koni lifts for Iveco
Iveco Ford Truck Ltd has installed four 17.5t onne commercial 4-post
lifts in its new facility, based at the old power station at Ince,
Cheshire.
Gap-trap
eliminator in Ray Smith tail-lifts
Thanks to its development of a pressure-sensing toe-protector strip,
the Ray Smith Group of Peterborough, is once again offering control
of its tail-lifts by a push-button wander lead.
New
trailer from Kel-Berg
Kel-Berg Trailers and Trucks has introduced its T94 three way tipper
mounted on a Mercedes 2640 6x4 chassis with three way tipping drawbar
trailer.
WBB
Minerals takes delivery of thirty new PM fitted tankers
WBB Minerals, formerly known as British Industrial Sand, has recently
taken delivery of thirty new ERF ECS 11.42 MT tractor units coupled
to Feldbinder tankers and equipped with PM on Board Weighers.
Dennison
Trailers shows support
Dennison Trailers Ltd. is a keen supporter of the Commercial Vehicle
Show at the NEC in Birmingham. The company will exhibit some of
its wares at the three-day spectacular again this year. Irish Trucker
got a sneak preview."
Tanker
training for Cornwall fire brigade
Crossland Tankers has recently provided extensive staff training
to Cornwall County Fire Brigade following the delivery of three
new 9,500 litre water tankers to the brigade.
MD
launch in Ireland a Cool Success!
Thermo King recently hosted an event to officially launch the new
MD-200 and MD-300 series in Ireland, at the Corrib Hotel in Galway,
Ireland.
Biddy
go for 10 Kel-Berg double deckers
Bibby Distribution has ordered 10 D80 hydraulic double deck trailers
from Kel-Berg Trailers & Trucks for use on its Nisa-Today’s
contract.
Montracon
lifts the wraps on the first of a new generation of trailers at
the Birmingham Show
UK trailer manufacturer Montracon exhibited this trailer at the
Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham last month.
Wilson
Takeover
Montracon and Ross and Bonnyman have come to an agreement where
Ross and Bonnyman will take over the sales, manufacturing, design
and development of the Wilson Double Deck range of Tail Lifts and
Elevating Floor that formed the Electro Hydraulic part of the Wilson
Double Deck products acquired by Montracon in 2001.
Clayton
wins prestigious award
From a field of 42 trailer manufacturers from across Europe, Clayton
Commercials were selected as a finalists in the 2002 Commercial
Motors Trailer of the Year Awards.
Tanking
up to carry more
WhaleVac is the registered Trademark for Whale’s latest range
of eight lightweight vacuum and bulk tankers purposely designed
for sludge collection and transportation.
Crossland
Tankers delivered on time, on spec, every time
Crossland Tankers was established in 1988 and specialises in the
design, manufacture, refurbishment and repair of road tankers.
Whale
embarks on biggest growth phase yet
To meet a steady increase in customer demand for its specialist
vacuum tankers, jetters and winter maintenance equipment Whale Tankers
has committed over £1 million to a new building, advanced
manufacturing machinery and highly sophisticated engineering computer
software, at its factory in Solihull.
MB
change name to Transpec
It is almost two years since BPW Limited purchased the Dublin based
truck and trailer components distributor, MB Truck and Trailer Parts
Limited.
Dennison
Trailers makes CV Show splash
Dennison Trailers revealed a number of design refinements to its
range of curtainsider and sliding bogie skeletal trailers at the
Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham last month.
Dennison
delivers fishy solution in Killybegs
Dennison Trailers has helped Killybegs Transport implement an innovative
and efficiency enhancing way of delivering freshly caught fish from
the harbour to the food processing plant.
TMC
Scoops Prestigious award
TMC Innovations Limited, founded by Rudolf Buré, has been
awarded the runner-up certificate for Innovation at the Oxfordshire
Business of the Year Awards which were held July 5th.
Arbil
Automotive launch new brochure
Arbil Automotive, a major manufacturer of vehicle recovery, winching
and lifting equipment, and sole importer of Warn electric and hydraulic
winches, hoists and accessories for the UK and Ireland, has launched
a 24 page full colour brochure entitled “Towing and Recovery
Products”.
Innovation
at GE TIP celebrated at Major GE Conference
Innovation has been the driving force behind General Electric’s
(GE) rapid growth in Ireland, customers of GE Transport International
Pool (GE TIP), were told at a major conference on GE in Ireland
- inGEnuity 2002.
Thermo
King success at IAA exhibition
The recent IAA exhibition in Hanover, Germany one of the largest
commercial vehicle shows in Europe was a resounding success for
Thermo King Europe.
Isotank
chooses Dennison
Isotank Services Ltd has taken delivery of another batch of Dennison
trailers: 10 lightweight slopeframe ISO tank carriers for 20’
tank containers.
Who
has the oldest Thermo King?
In September 2003 Thermo King launched a competition, looking for
the longest serving Thermo King refrigeration unit in the UK or
Ireland.
Volvo's
thoroughbred product impresses Irish bloodstock company
Irish bloodstock agency Emerald Bloodstock Ltd in Co Kildare has
just taken delivery of a high specification Volvo FH12 horsebox
thanks to the service and back-up provided by the local dealer.
Crossland
Tankers keeps promise
When Northern Ireland-based Crossland Tankers, one of the UK’s
leading manufacturers of road tankers, took over Burnley-based Massey
Tankers earlier this year, Crossland promised “significant
additions” to Burnley’s production capability.
Moffett
- A critical part of the cold chain
Moffett, manufacturers of the world’s most advanced truck mounted
forklift is playing a vital role in the cold chain process and helping
to keep the nation’s frozen and chilled foods fresh from the
moment they leave the supplier to arrival at the local supermarket
or storage site.
Michelin
Accountability at every level for HMT
As part of its tyre management strategy Co Down-based HMT (Shipping)
Ltd is using Michelin’s “Four Lives” tyre policy
across its entire fleet of 250 trailers and 25 tractor units. This
comprehensive service is being managed by ATS Euromaster.
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SDC
appoint southern sales manager
Leading trailer manufacturers SDC recently increased
their presence in the Republic of Ireland with the appointment
of Kevin McGuckin as area sales manager.
Now
you can get all make parts from SDC
SDC are not only the largest trailer manufacturer in
the UK but their parts and service department has now
introduced an innovative all makes parts programme for
trucks.
The
ram repair specialists
Athy Trailers & Engineering Ltd is a family-run
business specialising in hydraulic ram repair among
other things. Managing director Martin Kelly recently
took time out to talk to Irish Trucker about this thriving
Co. Kildare-based operation.
Gray
& Adams secures largest ever NI trailer order from
McBurney Refrigerated Transport
Gray & Adams (Ireland) Ltd. has secured an order
to build 42 new refrigerated trailers for McBurney Transport.
As well as this order, McBurneys have taken on a further
20 Gray & Adams trailers on a contract hire basis
from Grays Rentals Plc, taking the total number to 62!
ESR
defy the odds
The haulage industry has many different areas and all
are important in order to keep operations running smoothly.
In this fickle business, it is of the utmost importance
to keep downtime to a minimum. Companies like ESR acknowledge
this fact and their policy is built around it.
A
new beginning
From its brand spanking new state-of-the-art headquarter
in Toomebridge, McErlean Trailers is setting its sights
on a bright and productive future.
Talking
tanks at top commercial vehicle exhibitions
Heil Trailer continued to demonstrate their commitment
to the tanker market and portrayed great presence at
this years FPS Exhibition and CV Show. Both shows were
a huge success according to Nigel Chesterman, General
Manager for Heil Trailer International. We were delighted
with the amount of positive interest received and the
number of new enquires.
STAS
launches new UK & Ireland dealer network at TIP-EX
2007
Demonstrating the companys fullest possible commitment
to its customers, STAS comes to TIP-Ex 2007 with a new
dealer network for the UK and Ireland.
Longstanding
relationships - the key to Gray & Adams success?
As the Gray & Adams group celebrates 50 years in
business, and Gray & Adams Ireland has just moved
through the quarter century, they are delighted to report
that there are some customers that have dealt with the
company from the very beginning.
BDF:
Ireland's premier diagnostic service centre
As part of its comprehensive range of services, trailer
repair specialist BDF Commercials Ltd. has developed
into a fully-equipped diagnostics service centre. The
North County Dublin company has been appointed an approved
service centre for WABCO and Haldex braking systems.
Irish Trucker travelled to Lusk for a closer look
Benton
Bros completes all-Dennison fleet with 34 new trailers
Lincolnshire based haulier Benton Bros (Transport) Ltd,
has ordered 34 new trailers from Dennison, bringing
the company’s all-Dennison fleet up to 200.
Chief
of Irish trailer manufacturing! Chieftain Trailers -
market leader
Chieftain Trailers - market leadersChieftain Trailers
Ltd, have just completed a state of the art facility
spending £1.85million at their premises outside
Dungannon, N.Ireland
Kel-Berg
workshop
Demand for Kel-Berg bodied tipper trucks has reached
a point where assembly by a dedicated team at the companies
Weston on the Green headquarters has become necessary.
Boom
times ahead for Moffett under new licence agreement
MOFFETT, the largest manufacturer of truck-mounted forklifts,
is to build a new type of machine, equipped with a highly
versatile and revolutionary telescopic boom, as part
of a worldwide licensing agreement with its developers,
Combilift, based in Clontibret, Ireland.
A
commercial success
O’Shea Commercials Ltd. was originally founded
by Sean and Mary O’Shea over 25 years ago. Sean
is still head of this family-run business, which has
grown from strength to strength over the years.
Overloaded
Tippers pushing businesses to break the law
Current Wheelbase Legislation states that the legal
gross combination weight for tipper trailers is dependent
on their length, up to the maximum of 44 tonnes.
Demand
for quarry vehicles
Demand for short-term hire of quarry related road vehicles
has been a major factor in Kel-Berg Trailers and Trucks
Ltd decision to enter this market.
Stonehall
Shunty ... the smarter choice
The Stonehall Shunty, a truck mounted forklift developed
and built by Stonehall Engineering of Shannon, Co. Clare
is a relative newcomer to the Irish & UK markets
but it has been making a big impression in the industry
since its arrival.
Siblings
blending well in managing mixers
Danielle and Caol McIvor were presented with a daunting
task when their parents decided to take a backseat in
the family mixing business, Eurotruckmixers Ltd., but
they have risen to the responsibility of being in charge.
H.M.T.
choose more Dennison curtainsiders
H.M.T. Shipping of Warrenpoint, Co Down have added to
their fleet of around 450 trailers with four more curtainsiders
from Dennison Trailers.
Young's
- for all your truck repairs
Young’s Truck and Tractor Repairs carry out repairs
to all makes of trucks, tractors and trailers. Here,
Managing Director Denis Young gives us the lowdown on
the busy Mitchelstown concern and outlines the company’s
plans to go down the diagnostics route.
Dennison
expands parts business
Dennison Fast Parts, the all makes semi-trailer parts
operation of Dennison Trailers, is expanding its operations
with the appointment of two new sales executives.
Nooteboom
takes over Kennis Trailers
Kennis Trailers, a division of Pacton B.V. in Ommen,
specializes in the manufacture of brick-trailers for
the construction industry.
Rennicks
further improves road safety by making truck mounted
crash cushions available to hire
Rennicks, Ireland's leading provider of road traffic
signage solutions, is now one of the largest suppliers
of Truck Mounted Crash Cushions to the road construction
and maintenance sectors within Ireland.
Stonehall
Shunty to prove a big hit
Since its launch last year, the Stonehall Shunty truck
mounted forklift has attracted plenty of interest. Here,
Stonehall Engineering Sales and Export Manager James
McInerney explains why the Shunty holds the edge over
its rivals.
STAS
Tipping Trailers
T.C. Trailers have been appointed as Sole Distributor
for Ireland (including N. Ireland ) for STAS tipping
trailers.
Rock
'N' Roll with a MOFFETT-KOOI
Dublin was set for the Vertigo Tour of U2 and with over
240,000 visitors during the 3 days of the concert in
June, it presented a major logistical challenge.
Jimmy
Kelly opens new state-of-the-art facilty
Jimmy Kelly Truck & Trailer Bodies officially opened
its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Castledermot,
Co. Kildare in July.
Donegal
Co. Co. opts for DAF
Donegal County Council recently took delivery of a new
DAF FAT.CT 75.310 6X4 supplied by DAF Distributors Ireland
Ltd.
Menzies
opts for Iveco
Menzies Distribution Ltd has taken delivery of six Iveco
vehicles to support its new three-year contract for
the nightly trunking of two national newspapers,the
Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, across Scotland.
Skeath's
secret
Mark Skeath has been running his own successful national
and international refrigerated transport company for
the past eight years. He gave an overview of the companyÕs
operations to John Loughran.
Equine
Express
The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the national
hunt season for owners, trainers, riders and punters
alike on both sides of the Irish Sea. On the eve of
this yearÕs festival John Loughran caught up with horse
transport specialist George Mullins, and filed this
report.
The
stakes are high
Stakeholders, including the haulage industry had until
the end of January to make a submission to the Department
of Transport on whether it is necessary to introduce
a maximum height limit for HGVs.
Lawrence
of Tralee
When it comes to trailer repairs and maintenance in
the Munster region, Michael Lawrence of Irish Truck
& Trailer Co. Ltd has few peers. John Loughran reports.
Galway's
Greenest
Evergreen Fields Ltd t/a SmythÕs Transport based in
Dunmore in Co. Galway has been in the organic waste
disposal business for the past 20 years.
The
pride of Kildimo
The Walsh name has been synonymous with the haulage
scene in Co. Limerick since the mid 1920s. Here Sean
Walsh explains the evolution from steam thrashing to
international haulage.
Heil
signs agreement with Formula International
Heil Trailer International has developed rental agreement
with Formula International.
First
Dennison platforms for Ryans Transport
Ryan Transport has taken delivery of the first Dennison
platform trailers to go into service with the well-known
Cardiff-based haulier.
Leading
road tanker manufacturer relocates to Kingsbury
Leading road tanker manufacturer Heil Trailer International
has relocated from Bilston to new premises in Kingsbury.
Going
from strength to strength
Paddy Casey has been in the trailer business for the
best part of 25 years. Based at the M7 Business Park,
Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare, his company Casey Trailers
Ltd continues to go from strength to strength. John
Loughran reports.
Armoured
curtains from Boyriven
A revolutionary new answer to the age-old problem of
keeping loads secure behind vulnerable curtain siding
material has been launched on to the UK market by pan-European
commercial vehicle parts manufacturer Boyriven.
VBG,
Fontaine and York Big D products are now all available
from Ireland's leading supplier of coupling equipment
for the commercial vehicle market!
Newbridge Metal Products Ltd. is the Irish agent for
VBG, the world’s largest manufacturer of automatic
drawbar couplings for heavy goods vehicles.
Texaco
chooses Heil
Leading road tanker manufacturer, Heil Trailer International,
has recently supplied Texaco Ireland with eight new
petroleum semi trailer tankers,which will be used to
deliver fuel products throughout the Republic.
Bulmer
buys "The best Slider in the Business
Container haulage specialists, Bulmer Logistics of Malton
in North Yorkshire has taken delivery of 29 Dennison
skeletal trailers, a mixture of 14-lock sliding and
4-lock lightweight models.
Tipp's
premier truck and trailer repair specialists
Truck and trailer repair specialist Bawn Trucks Nenagh
celebrated 10 years in business this year. Owner Eamon
Maher gave John Loughran an overview of the company’s
activities.
Celebrating
40 years success
Ireland’s leading trailer manufacturer, Dennison
Trailers is celebrating 40-years in business this year.
Irish Trucker joined in the Birthday celebrations.
Safer
Tipping
Every business strives to achieve greater efficiency
and productivity. If you are a trailer operator or if
your business involves providing transport solutions
and tipping, then safety is your number one priority.
Liam
Carroll plumps for Dennison
The Liam Carroll Group, based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary
has taken delivery of four new Dennison curtainsider
trailers - the first Dennison trailers to join the transport
and logistics provider’s fleet.
BDF
Commercials leaves the competition trailing in their
wake
Trailer repair specialists BDF Commercials celebrates
20 years in business this year. Owner John Friel took
time out to talk with Irish Trucker.
NR
Evans returns to Thermo King
Leading temperature controlled distribution company
NR Evans has recently taken delivery of 20 new trailers
fitted with Thermo King Sterling refrigeration units,supplied
by Marshall Thermo King.
Thermo
King's new structure
In a move to enhance the scope of solutions Thermo King
offers to customers in the climate control industry,
the company has joined forces with sister company Hussmann
under a single management structure within Ingersoll
Rand Climate Control (IRCC).
A
Peach of a choice
D & M Motor Services was recently appointed a Brake
Master service centre for brake manufacturers KNORR-BREMSE
and WABCO. Owner Doug Peach told Irish Trucker the deal
represents a considerable feather in the cap for the
company.
Cream
of the crop
Stewart's Vehicle Services on the main Derry to Belfast
road is a professional, customer focused HGV maintenance
and repair business out of the very top drawer. Owner
Michael Stewart gave Irish Trucker the guided tour.
Irish
Tanker Centre takes centre stage
The Irish Tanker Centre has held the official sales
and service agency for Heil Trailer International since
January 2003. Managing Director Mark O'Brien reviewed
the company's recent "Open Day" with John
Loughran.
Safer
by Design
BP is taking delivery of 30 new petroleum semi-trailers
from Heil Trailer International, which have a number
of features making them among the safest on the road.
Running
rings round the opposition
Ring Road Ltd, the truck and trailer repair specialists
was recently appointed a Brake Master Service centre
for brake manufacturers KNORR-BREMSE and WABCO. Managing
director Shay Murphy gave Irish Trucker the inside track.
Breaking
new ground
JAY Commercials Services based on the Kinsale Road in
Cork was recently appointed a Brake Master service centre
for brake manufacturers KNORR-BREMSE and WABCO. Joint
owner John McCarthy told Irish Trucker the deal represents
a considerable feather in the cap for the company.
Perish
the thought
Fresh produce company; Sam Dennigan & Co. has one
of the “tastiest” fleets of trucks and trailers
in Ireland. Transport manager Brian Jones gave Irish
Trucker an overview of the company’s operations.
Sharp
minds, strong bodies
Since its genesis in 1999, Jimmy Kelly Truck & Trailer
Bodies Ltd. has blossomed into a phenomenal success
story. Maintaining a strict adherence to excellence
and a dictum of moving ahead of the times rather than
with them, the Kildare-based bodybuilder continues to
go from strength to strength.
Davie
Malcolm chooses Thermo King
Davie Malcolm has recently taken delivery of his second
Thermo King SL-400e refrigeration unit from Thermo King
Northern. The state-of-the-art SL-400e units on G&A
trailers were specifically chosen for his European deliveries
of fresh lamb.
Dennison
equips quick change artists
Felixstowe-based container specialists Bawdsey Haulage
has taken delivery of 10 tandem-axle long-nose skeletal
trailers from Dennison Trailers of Lancaster.
WG
unveil engine/compressor set
The introduction of 44 tonne operation had led to an
increase in demand for engine/compressor sets on powder
tankers.
United
Dairy Farmers chooses Crossland
United Dairy Farmers, Northern Ireland’s largest
dairy produce business, has recently taken delivery
of two new 23,000 litre ex-farm collection tankers from
Crossland Tankers.
D.W.
Weaver chooses Crossland
D.W. Weaver Limited, one of the largest independent
ex farm milk hauliers in the UK, has just taken delivery
of two new reload trailers and a refurbished 16,000
litre farm collection tanker from Crossland Tankers.
MAN
TG-A with single tyres at the rear
The first two MAN TGA 18.480 semi-trailer tractors fitted
with single tyres on their rear axles, are now operational
in Germany.
Cool
Running
South West Refrigeration as the title suggests specialises
in the sale, installation and maintenance of transport
refrigeration systems from its base in Castletroy, Limerick.
General manager Richie Ryan told Irish Trucker business
is positively booming.
Midland
is at the hub of component retailing
Midland Truck and Trailer Spares Ltd is an end-user
supplier of axle and suspension components throughout
the country. Managing director Fergal Mulligan told
Irish Trucker the company's ongoing success has been
built on delivering high levels of customer service.
Kel-Berg
Trailer helps Benson Box deliver more for less
Benson Box operates from a modern complex near Leicester
and produces printed carton board packaging for the
fast moving consumable goods industry.
Kel-Berg
Wagon and Drag stands the test of time!
Dennis Standing of D.S. Standing, Thornborough near
Buckingham has just purchased a Kel-Berg Wagon and Drag
Tipper combination for his aggregate business.
Muldoon
at the leading edge of bulk transport solutions
Muldoon Transport Systems Ltd has designed manufactured
and supplied leading edge transport solutions to the
bulk materials distribution industry in Ireland for
more than 25 years. John Loughran visited the progressive
company at its ulta impressive premises in Dungannon,
Co Tyrone and was bowled over by the experience.
Transpec
ring the changes
Transpec Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of one of Europe's
leading axle maufacturers, BPW Limited, is responsible
for the distribution of BPW axle components in the Republic.
Josef
Warmeling is the new Director of International Key Account
Management at Schmitz Cargobull AG
At the beginning of February 2003 Josef Warmeling (40)
took over as Director of International Key Account Management
at Europe’s market leader for commercial trailers.
Thermo
King's cryogenic technology
Thermo King's environmentally friendly cryogenic transport
refrigeration technology is gaining popularity around
the globe, as demonstrated by two recent orders.
Regular
roadside assistance - and much more besides
Belfast-based John Beers Plant & Commercial Repairs
specialises in the repair of lorries, trailers, diggers
and essentially all types of vehicles and machinery.
Its wide-ranging sphere of expertise also extends to
incorporate a comprehensive 24-hour breakdown recovery
service.
Wilson
Takeover
Montracon and Ross and Bonnyman have come to an agreement
where Ross and Bonnyman will take over the sales, manufacturing,
design and development of the Wilson Double Deck range
of Tail Lifts and Elevating Floor that formed the Electro
Hydraulic part of the Wilson Double Deck products acquired
by Montracon in 2001.
Thermo
King Europe appoints new Vice President of Sales and
Service
Thermo King has announced the appointment of Mark Watson
as Vice President, Sales and Service, ESA Truck and
Trailer with effect from May 1
Therm
Bloc has the solution
Fledgling Dungannon based company Therm Bloc Systems
has devised a duel temperature partition for use in
refrigerated trailers that is both innovative and practical
to use.
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