Transport and Logistics Network
by Daniel Mumby.SOMERSET’S bin lorries could run on vegetable oil to cut carbon emissions.
Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) is looking at replacing its diesel-powered vehicles with more environmentally friendly alternatives.
Waste bosses plan to replac…
Somerset’s bin lorries could end up being run on vegetable oil in a bid to cut carbon emissions.
The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) is looking at ways to gradually replace its existing diesel-powered vehicles with more environmentally friendly altern…
A Yeovil man has been locked up for ‘driving like a maniac’ during a high-speed police chase through the town. Matthew Goodchild, 24, travelled at 90mph along 30mph roads and clipped a car as he sped along a rural lane.
He eventually stopped after hitt…
Police officers identified 87 offences on the M4 motorway using an unmarked HGV, including drivers using mobile phones and even one watching TV.
The HGV, which was loaned to Wiltshire Police by National Highways, gave officers the ability to monitor dr…
A Yeovil man has been jailed for a ‘night of utter madness’ that started with him assaulting a police officer and ended in stealing and crashing cars. Mathew Barratt, 29, crept into a house and stole keys belonging to an Audi. He returned to the same p…
Following the arrival of two Isuzu 3.5 tonne Grafter tipper trucks last year, Bradfords Building Supplies has continued with its Grafter journey this year, through the addition of a further seven new Grafter 3.5 tonne tipper trucks that have just joine…
CRS Building Supplies has joined the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Earned Recognition scheme, with the help of Truckfile digital fleet management systems.
The Somerset-based builders’ merchant was awarded the coveted status in acknowledgement o…
A colourful cavalcade of Mini cars helped provide a fitting send-off for well-known motor trader Geoff Restorick, who has died, after a short illness, aged 79.The Minis – an affectionate reference to Geoff’s love of rallying – followed a recovery truck…