Overlander In Maxilode Deal

by Bryan Jarvis • Overlander Trailers has purchased the intellectual design properties of Maxilode and has established it as a wholly owned subsidiary. This is the latest of a......

12 New Curtainsiders For Gap

• Bridgend-based GAP European has added 12 new dualpurpose curtainsiders to its fleet. The 13.6m Montracon-built triaxle semitrailers are fitted with sliding roofs and coil......

A Hook And Skip

• Hyva (UK) has sold a second hookloader frame to Edinburgh operator Stephen Dalton, modified to take its demountable skiploader assembly. The 18 tonne Nooteboom skiploader,......

A Tractive Trio

• DFDS Transport has taken its first Scania tractive units. The three twin-steer centre liftaxle R124LA 6x2/4NA 360 sleeper cabs, from Westrucks of Bristol, are being operated......

Virtual Success For Daimler-benz

• Daimler-Benz's lorry driving simulator, which has won this year's Computerworld Smithsonian Award, plays a significant role in the company's safety research programme. A......

Scania Is Fitzpatrick's Carrier Choice Again

• Plant hire company PJ Fitzpatrick & Sons has purchased its second Scania P94C 260 6x2 low-profile rigid plant carrier from Scantruck of Purfleet. Both are being used on......