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Seven Lincs on the radar |
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08/02/2013 |
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I have always admired the fleet of Seven Lincs who are a Felixstowe based container haulier.They seem to run two different liveries in white and blue [ more...
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Jetfreeze added to Euro section |
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07/02/2013 |
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The French haulier Jetfreeze have been added to the Euro section of the site. Phil Sears and Frank White certainly have a knack of adding great [ more...
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JMS to be added shortly |
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06/02/2013 |
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Following a suggestion from John Bennett the fleet of JMS Express haulage from Doncaster will shortly be added to the LS online searchable database. I [ more...
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New Actros for Goldstar Heathrow |
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05/02/2013 |
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Goldstar Heathrow have taken delivery recently of nine brand new Mercedes Actros 2545 6x2 (BSC) tractor units one of which is seen here recently at [ more...
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Wemmers added to Euro section |
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04/02/2013 |
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The Euro section is run by Phil Sears and Frank White with the help of Ade Portlock and Gerry Wallentin and I really appreciate their hard work in [ more...
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Bidvest and 3663 fleet on the radar |
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03/02/2013 |
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One of the most frequent requests from members regarding fleets to be approached is that of 3663 who are part of the same company as Bidvest [ more...
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Highfield from Bilston shortly to join LS |
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02/02/2013 |
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Paul Harper has come up trumps again with the OK to list the fleet of Highfield Transport who are from Bilston in the West Midlands.
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H & S Transport on the M3 |
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01/02/2013 |
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H & S Transport are a haulier from The Netherlands who have rather a large number of vehicles in the UK with British registration marks. Pictured here [ more...
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New Scanias for Roger Bullivant |
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31/01/2013 |
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Roger Bullivant have taken delivery of some brand new Scania R560 6x4 (Top) tractor units that have the new style white and yellow [ more...
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A & K Anderson Cawdor to join the site |
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30/01/2013 |
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The Scottish fleet of A & K Anderson of Cawdor in Aberdeenshire will shortly be added to the site for the benefit of members. Many thanks again to [ more...
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New vintage Atkinson for W H Malcolm |
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29/01/2013 |
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The W H Malcolm vintage vehicle collection has been addde to in the shape of this fantastic Atkinson Borderer 8W Tipper.The photo was taken outside [ more...
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Forest Freight to join LS |
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28/01/2013 |
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I am very pleased to let members and non members alike know that Forest Freight have agreed to be listed on the LS online searchable database. Many [ more...
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Port Express to be listed |
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27/01/2013 |
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A couple of days ago I put a news item on the site stating our interest to list the fleet of Port Express. With many thanks to Paul Harper I am [ more...
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Gray & Adams is Pinkertons Flexible Friend |
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26/01/2013 |
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Award-winning fresh pork and meat supplier Pinkertons has embarked on an exciting new venture – with a little help from Gray & [ more...
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Keeping up with the Jones |
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24/01/2013 |
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Gerry Jones are from South Wales and have been strong supporters of this site from the very start. I received this photo recently and thought it more [ more...
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Port Express on the radar |
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23/01/2013 |
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The A34 in Hampshire is a fantastic location for taking photographs of container fleets which are serving the port of Southampton. One fleet which are [ more...
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Bevan Group teams up with Schmitz Cargobull |
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22/01/2013 |
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Dry-freight bodybuilder Bevan Group is joining forces with Schmitz Cargobull to manufacture rigid reefers for the UK market.
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Viridor on the A361 |
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21/01/2013 |
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Viridor are part of the Pennon Group who are the company who also own South West Water. It was a great pleasure to have them added to the database [ more...
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Massey Feeds to be added to the site |
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20/01/2013 |
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The fleet of Massey Feeds will shortly be added to the LS online database and what a welcome addition they are. The fleet were firm favourites of [ more...
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Howard Tenens on the radar |
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19/01/2013 |
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As I mentioned yesterday I am always on the look out for presentable fleets to add to the database for the benefit of members. I have approached [ more...
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Graham Topp RIP |
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18/01/2013 |
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Today will see the funeral of Graham Topp who was an active and well liked member of this site and someone who had many firm friends amongst fellow [ more...
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Tripod Crest fleet request sent |
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17/01/2013 |
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I am always on the look out for presentable fleets to add to the database for the benefit of members and the fleet of Tripod Crest have been [ more...
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Ivor Duggan to join LS |
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16/01/2013 |
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Ivor Duggan are from Glasbury near Hereford and they will shortly be listed on the LS database.Paul Harper has worked his magic yet again and I am [ more...
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Paul Reed Transport join one man band section |
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15/01/2013 |
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Paul Reed Transport will shortly be joining the One Man Band section of the site with their fine looking Volvo FH L100 PRT.This vehicle does have some [ more...
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Jeavons EuroTIR to join the site |
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14/01/2013 |
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Jeavons EuroTIR are from Birmingham and have very kindly granted us permission to list their fine fleet on the LS online searchable database. Many [ more...
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New Volvos for Simon Gibson |
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13/01/2013 |
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The Goole based haulier Simon Gibson have just taken delivery of two Volvo FH 540 6x2 (GXL) tractor units one of which is seen here on the M6 at [ more...
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New look Volvo FH on the A14 |
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12/01/2013 |
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The new look Volvo FH tractor unit that has recently launched is pictured here recently on the A14 at Hemingford Abbots which is a very popular [ more...
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New trailers for DFDS |
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11/01/2013 |
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When Northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics company needed another batch of refrigerated trailers for its thriving Irish [ more...
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Vauxhall Cargo Orange popular colour |
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10/01/2013 |
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There are quite a number of fleets in the UK with the base livery colour of Vauxhall Cargo Orange including M Way & Son, Conway Bailey and the lorries [ more...
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T J Smith Logistics to be added to the site |
Date Added:
09/01/2013 |
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We will shortly be adding the fleet of the York based haulier T J Smith Logistics to the LS online searchable database. Thanks again to Paul Harper [ more...
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Renaults for Trans Haul |
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08/01/2013 |
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Trans Haul from Leighton Buzzard have 5 brand new Renault Premium 460 DXi 6x2 (Priv) tractor units one of which is pictured here recently on the M1 at [ more...
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Scania R620 for Grampian Continental |
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07/01/2013 |
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Grampian Continental have a new Scania R620 6x2 (Top) tractor unit which is on cherished plates as Y8 BYM and is pictured here recently on the M1 at [ more...
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More new car transporters for Stobart |
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06/01/2013 |
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Since The Stobart Group acquired Autologic they have been busy on a fleet replacement schedule and more and more of these Scania P420 6W Transporter [ more...
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G E Keedwell to be added to the site |
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05/01/2013 |
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There has been much talk of beasts of trucks on the site over the years well they don't get much bigger than this Scania R164L 580 10x4 (Top) tractor [ more...
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First Moroccan registered vehicle |
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04/01/2013 |
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We have recently added the Belgian fleet of Widem Wimatrans to the European section and this is the first time that we have added Moroccan registered [ more...
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Beattie Brothers to be added to the site |
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03/01/2013 |
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Beattie Brothers are from Stevenage in Hertfordshire and they have recently granted us permission to list them on the LS online searchable database. [ more...
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Graham Topp RIP |
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02/01/2013 |
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After the festive season and the start of 2013 we received the saddest news with the untimely and sudden death of Graham Topp who was from Wiltshire [ more...
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Happy New Year to all |
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01/01/2013 |
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A very happy New Year to all our members and non members alike. Today we will be putting live our 2,000th fleet onto the system with the addition of [ more...
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New DAF for L & SJ Summers |
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31/12/2012 |
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L & SJ Summers have recently taken delivery of a DAF FTGXF105 460 6x2 (SSC) tractor unit which is pictured here at the GIST depot, Raleigh Hall, [ more...
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GCS Johnson duo on the A1(M) |
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30/12/2012 |
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I received this photo of a pair of GCS Johnson heavy haul tractor units on the A1(M) at Washington and thought it worthy of a front page mention.The [ more...
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New Actros for Hanson |
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29/12/2012 |
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Hanson who are the owners of Castle Cement have taken delivery of 29 brand new Mercedes Actros 2542 6x2 (SSC) tractor units which are all in the [ more...
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New Renault for JLP Bulk Services |
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28/12/2012 |
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JLP Bulk Services from Heckington have taken delivery of a brand new Renault Premium 450 DXi 6x2 (Priv) tractor unit which is seen here at Abbey Heath [ more...
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New Volvos for Harry Lawson |
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27/12/2012 |
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Harry Lawson from Broughty Ferry have two brand new Volvo FH 420 6x2 (G) tractor units one of which is pictured here at their Dundee depot.Photo is [ more...
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Doree Bonner on wish list |
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26/12/2012 |
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Doree Bonner International have been moving people locally, nationally and internationally for more than a century and their vehicles all seem to have [ more...
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Merry Christmas to all |
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25/12/2012 |
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Merry Christmas to all of our members and visitors. This very special photo was received at the offices of LS the other day and I thought it [ more...
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Timbmet on the radar |
Date Added:
24/12/2012 |
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Timbmet are one of the largest suppliers of timber products in the UK and they operate mainly in the southern part of the UK. A quick phone call to [ more...
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Christmas Extras. |
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23/12/2012 |
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In the run up to Christmas the Spalding area sees an even greater than usual amount of European vehicles delivering out of season produce for the [ more...
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New Mercedes for Pratts |
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22/12/2012 |
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Britain’s biggest, privately-owned importer and distributor of bananas has stood down its entire fleet of 15 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units – and [ more...
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New look Actros for Turners |
Date Added:
20/12/2012 |
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Turners of Soham have recently started to take delivery of several brand new Mercedes Actros 2545 6x2 (SSC) which are in a hybrid livery of Browns a [ more...
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Reason Transport fleet request sent |
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19/12/2012 |
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Reason Transport are a company who I see very frequently on the M40 whilst in The Midlands and I have sent them a formal request to be listed on the [ more...
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Tuffnells on the wish list |
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18/12/2012 |
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Tuffnells Parcels Express are regular visitors to North Devon and I have sent them a formal request to be listed on the LS online searchable database. [ more...
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Flash Gordon from Dorset |
Date Added:
17/12/2012 |
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I remember Flash Gordon from Saturday mornings at the Drake cinema in Plymouth all those years ago, so it was a very pleasant surprise to photograph a [ more...
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Roadways Container logistics new vehicles |
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16/12/2012 |
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Roadways Container Logistics have been acquiring some new vehicles of late several of which have been Volvo FM 460 6x2 (G) tractor units like the one [ more...
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New Scanias for Knowles |
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15/12/2012 |
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The Wimblington based haulier Knowles Transport have recently taken delivery of some Scania R440 6x2 (HL) tractor units one of which is pictured here [ more...
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The 2,000th haulier to be listed on Lorryspotting is ? |
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14/12/2012 |
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We've been in business now for nearly 14 years and we have come a huge way since our humble beginnings. With sincere and huge thanks to Paul Harper we [ more...
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Corti possibly added to Euro section |
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13/12/2012 |
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We are currently looking for photos and updates for the Italian haulier Corti who specialise in abnormal loads and heavy haulage.Photo is courtesy of [ more...
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New DAF for Rainthorpe |
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12/12/2012 |
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We recently added the fleet of Rainthorpe from Normanton on Cliffe and they have recently taken delivery of a brand new DAF FTGXF105 460 6x2 (SSC) [ more...
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New DAFs for Maxim |
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11/12/2012 |
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Maxim Logistics from Corby have recently taken delivery of several brand new DAF FTGXF105 460 6x2 (SSC) tractor units one of which is pictured here on [ more...
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Wessex Water orders new Actros units |
Date Added:
10/12/2012 |
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Wessex Water is running its first Mercedes-Benz tractor units after the New Actros came out on top in a comprehensive evaluation exercise that [ more...
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New DAFs for C & H |
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09/12/2012 |
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C & H Hauliers have recently bought 23 brand new vehicles of various marques one of which is this DAF FTGCF85 460 6x2 (SC) tractor unit seen recently [ more...
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New MANs for Bibby Distribution |
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08/12/2012 |
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Bibby Distribution are a major customer for MAN and they have recently taken delivery of a large batch of MAN TG-X 26.440 6x2 (XXL) tractor units one [ more...
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New Scanias for Simpson Brothers |
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07/12/2012 |
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Simpson Brothers have very recently taken delivery of several brand new Scania G440 6x2 (HL) tractor units one of which is pictured at their Birtley [ more...
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Containerlift on the radar |
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06/12/2012 |
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We have quite a lot of hauliers on the wish list to be included on the LS database. One of my favourites is Containerlift who are from Great Dunmow in [ more...
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New livery for Robert Wiseman |
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05/12/2012 |
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Robert Wiseman dairies were recently acquired by Muller and to reflect the change in ownership their newest vehicles are having a change of livery to [ more...
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FreshLinc goes to greater lengths with Gray & Adams semi-trailers |
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04/12/2012 |
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Refrigerated distribution specialist FreshLinc is cutting its fuel costs and reducing its carbon emissions after joining a Government-backed trial of [ more...
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New Actros takes fuel efficiency to the ‘Max’ |
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03/12/2012 |
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Food ingredient distribution specialist Maxim Logistics has hit upon a tasty recipe for fuel-saving success in the shape of its first three [ more...
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New Actros builds on firm foundations for Dunne Group |
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02/12/2012 |
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Scottish building and civil engineering contractor Dunne Group has chosen a New Actros from Mercedes-Benz to spearhead an expansion into the South of [ more...
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Gray & Adams body for Wellocks |
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01/12/2012 |
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Fast-growing fresh and dry foods supplier Wellocks has taken another step forward by investing in its first box-bodied refrigerated distribution [ more...
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New Actros for Allan Booth Haulage |
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30/11/2012 |
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Hazardous chemicals distribution specialist Allan Booth Haulage has come up with the perfect formula for reducing its fuel bills, in the shape of its [ more...
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Stobart Superleague trailers to be rebranded |
Date Added:
29/11/2012 |
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The Stobart groups sponsorship of the Rugby League "Superleague" will come to an end in 2012 and the 100 refrigerated trailers will then be rebranded [ more...
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New Mercs for Jenkinson |
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28/11/2012 |
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The Penrith based haulier A W Jenkinson have recently taken delivery of several brand new Mercedes Actros 2545 6x2 (GSC) tractor units one of which is [ more...
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New MANs for Warcup |
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27/11/2012 |
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Warcup who are from Garton on the Wolds have recently taken delivery of 3 brand new MAN TG-X 26.440 6x2 (XLX) tractor units one of which is pictured [ more...
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New Scanias for PMP Forward |
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26/11/2012 |
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The Dorset based haulier PMP Forward have recently acquired several brand new Scania R440 6x2 (HL) tractor units one of which is pictured here at Dock [ more...
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P J Brown on the M25 |
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25/11/2012 |
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P J Brown are a tipper operator who are from Crawley in West Sussex. Their vehicles which all have fleet numbers can be seen on Europes largest car [ more...
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City Link on the radar |
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24/11/2012 |
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A member recently suggested that we should consider approaching City Link who operate quite a number of lorries in their fleet all of which have fleet [ more...
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New Scania for A J Anderson |
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23/11/2012 |
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The Scottish haulier A J Anderson have recently taken delivery of a brand new R560 6x2 (Top) tractor unit with a tag axle.The vehicle is pictured here [ more...
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Steve Maguire R.I.P. |
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22/11/2012 |
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Steve Maguire, unfortunately recently passed away after a long illness, aged 58.
Steve's life was all about the trucks, he started to drive [ more...
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Coo Mat added to the one man band section |
Date Added:
21/11/2012 |
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Coo Mat are a One Man Band from Petersfield and they have recently been added to the "One Man Band" section which has proved to be a real hit with our [ more...
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Kohlman & Hasek added to the Euro section |
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20/11/2012 |
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The Czech haulier Kohlman & Hasek have recently been added to our ever popular Euro section. Pictured here is one of their Volvo tractor units. Many [ more...
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BM Transport added to Euro section |
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19/11/2012 |
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The Irish haulier BM Transport has recently been added to our ever popular Euro section. Pictured here is one of their Iveco tractor units on the A90 [ more...
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BOCM Pauls fleet request sent |
Date Added:
18/11/2012 |
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BOCM PAULS is the United Kingdom's leading animal feed manufacturer and their fleet of vehicles in their distinctive livery have always been a [ more...
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BAM Nuttall on the radar |
Date Added:
17/11/2012 |
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BAM Nuttall are one of the major construction and civil engineering companies in the UK and all of their vehicles seem to have BNL registration [ more...
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Piwowarczyk added to the Euro section |
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16/11/2012 |
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The Polish haulier Piwowarczyk has recently been added to our ever popular Euro section. Pictured here is one of their low height Volvo tractor units [ more...
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Edward Pearson to be added shortly |
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15/11/2012 |
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Edward Pearson are from Boston in Lincolnshire and recently signalled they were happy to be listed on the LS site. Many thanks to Paul Harper for [ more...
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H W Pryce & Son will be added to LS site |
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14/11/2012 |
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H W Pryce & Son are from Shropshire and recently gave us their full permission to be listed on the LS on line searchable database. Many thanks to [ more...
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New look Euro 6 DAF XF |
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13/11/2012 |
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This is the very first picture I have received of the very latest EURO 6 DAF FTXF on the E17 at Beervelde in Belgium. The photo is courtesy of and [ more...
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Dyce Carriers interesting load |
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12/11/2012 |
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Dyce Carriers from Aberdeen and Poole have always been used to transporting strange loads but I have never seen a helicopter transported on a trailer [ more...
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Autologic on the M40 |
Date Added:
10/11/2012 |
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Autologic were recently acquired by the Stobart Group and their vehicles have now all be transferred to their new owners. The photo is courtesy of and [ more...
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J Swingler Transport on the radar |
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09/11/2012 |
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J Swingler Transport are from West Bridgford near Nottingham and several of their vehicles have the JST registration suffix. We are in the process of [ more...
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Comet contract uncertain future !! |
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08/11/2012 |
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The contract to distribute goods for Comet was quite recently awarded to Norbert Dentressangle having previously being served by The Wincaton Group. [ more...
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Rainthorpe to join LS |
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07/11/2012 |
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Rainthorpe the specialist agricultural machinery haulier have kindly given us their OK to be listed on the LS online searchable database. Many thanks [ more...
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J Godfrey & Son to be added to the site |
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06/11/2012 |
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J Godfrey & Son are from Faringdon in Oxfordshire and recently signalled they were OK to be listed on the site. Many thanks to Paul Harper for getting [ more...
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M Way on a bridge |
Date Added:
05/11/2012 |
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The Torridge bridge in Bideford spans the the river Torridge at Bideford North Devon and it afforded one of our members this photo opportunity [ more...
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PlantLine in the South West |
Date Added:
04/11/2012 |
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PlantLine are one of my favourite fleets as purple is my favourite colour and their vehicles are always superbly turned out. Their fleet are all named [ more...
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Roger Bullivant specialist trailer |
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03/11/2012 |
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I've seen a few specialist trailers in my time but this one certainly takes some beating. The trailer seems to be transporting pre cast concrete [ more...
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New vehicles for Pollock (Scotrans) |
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02/11/2012 |
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The Scottish haulier Pollock Scotrans have taken delivery of several brand new MAN TG-X 26.440 6x2 (XXL) tractor units which will no doubt have [ more...
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New vehicles for Viridor |
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01/11/2012 |
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Viridor are one of the largest fleets that we list on the site and they have recently acquired several brand new vehicles one of which is pictured [ more...
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New Volvos for Fred Sherwood |
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31/10/2012 |
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The Midlands based haulier Fred Sherwood have recently taken delivery of several brand new Volvo FH 460 6x2 (GXL) tractor units which are in the [ more...
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Redway European to join LS database |
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30/10/2012 |
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The LS online searchable database will shortly list the fleet of Redway European who are from Widnes in North West of England. Many thanks to Paul [ more...
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P S Ridgway to join the site |
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29/10/2012 |
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The LS online searchable database will shortly list the fleet of P S Ridgeway who are from Dundee in Scotland. Many thanks to Paul Harper for getting [ more...
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