Simon Hastelow

Once Tridems were a novelty, now, less so as more operators want maximum weight on a rigid are finding they offer the payload of a conventional 8×4 twin steer and the manoeuvrability of a six-wheeler. Tridems are eight-wheelers capable of a 32-tonne GVW, ... See more

From wartime haulage to electric fleets, Britain’s HGV industry has constantly evolved. But as technology advances quickly, one question is more important than ever: are we moving fast enough when it comes to the people behind the wheel? For more than a c... See more

The Knowles Logistics Mercedes-Benz Actros fleet has been expanded with the addition of five new 6×2 tractor units, strengthening the operator’s long-distance trunking capability. The new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2548 LS units join a 385-strong fleet and have... See more

The Mac’s Truck Rental PPC Group partnership has been strengthened following the delivery of two new high-spec 32-tonne rigid trucks on long-term hire. The latest additions, a Volvo FH 500 Globetrotter and a Scania P500, represent the sixth and seventh ve... See more

The Chippenham Pit Stop lorry parking expansion has delivered clear operational and welfare benefits in its first year, following a joint investment backed by National Highways. It has been just over 12 months since the Wiltshire site increased its overni... See more