Longton Moves In

• Longton Storage and Transport, the Stoke-based haulage, distribution and warehousing group, has taken over R L Graham Transport of Avonmouth in Bristol. In a separate deal, it......

Elan's Mercedes Express

• A fleet of 41 new Mercedes 709D vans worth over £0.5 million is to enter service with overnight express courier, Elan. The first dozen vans to be liveried have been despatched......

Truck Traffic Up

• Motor vehicle traffic during the third quarter of last year was up by 3%, compared with the same period in 1985, according to the latest figures from the DTp. There was a 3%......

• A £2.2 Million Fleet Replacement And Expansion...

underway at Wincanton Vehicle Rentals, involving the purchase of 98 vehicles. Director Les Morson says his company is purchasing long-wheelbase Sherpa 350s, Roadrunners, Roadtra......

In Brief

• Charthire Services, the Scottish transport and distribution company, has changed its name to Chart Services. The switch reflects the growth of the company's contract......