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W J Balsdon added to the site |
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03/03/2008 |
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Another heavy haulier has been added to the site in the form of W J Balsdon from Poltimore near Exeter. Their flagship vehicle is a Scania T Cab [ more...
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Fantastic action shot |
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02/03/2008 |
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Really great lorry photos are not always taken in the best of conditions as this amazing photo of a D Steven & Son Mercedes Actros proves in atrocious [ more...
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Its new reg day today |
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01/03/2008 |
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Today sees the start of the 08 registrations and we already have details of 38 brand new vehicles that went on the road today. Here is one from the [ more...
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Heanor oldie |
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29/02/2008 |
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I am always grateful for people sending in photos of vehicles which have long been sold on. This helps to maintain historical accuracy which is one of [ more...
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Dowse Haulage are added to the LS database |
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28/02/2008 |
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Dowse Haulage are a very welcome addition to the site with their stunning fleet of red and white vehicles which are remarkably similar to Ken Twyford. [ more...
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08 registrations for Stobart Group |
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27/02/2008 |
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The Stobart group have numerous 08 registration vehicles ready to go on the road on Saturday and one of them has a special registration suffix of NEV [ more...
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J B Rawcliffe on the A34 |
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26/02/2008 |
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Abnormal loads are always worthy of a mention in the news section so I was very pleased to receive this photo of a J B Rawcliffe Mercedes Actros 6 X 4 [ more...
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H & R Gray join LS database |
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25/02/2008 |
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H & R Gray from Stirling in Scotland are the latest fleet to join the vast Lorryspotting database. They have a fleet of 23 vehicles in two liveries [ more...
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08 registrations looming |
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24/02/2008 |
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Next Saturday sees the beginning of the 08 registration prefix and we have already been informed of 12 such vehicles. Here is a Scania R480 6 X 2 from [ more...
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New tractor units for Macfarlane Transport |
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23/02/2008 |
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Macfarlane Transport have had 14 new Mercedes Actros 2546 6 X 2 (MSC) tractor units delivered recently with a further five on order. The new vehicles [ more...
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Barclays Transport added to LS database |
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22/02/2008 |
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Barclays Transport are from Portsoy in Scotland and they must have the most picturesque depot in the UK right on the shoreline. Many thanks to Brian [ more...
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New Volvos for Robert Wiseman |
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21/02/2008 |
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Robert Wiseman dairies have just received 5 brand new Volvo FM 400 4 X 2 tractor units which will work from their Wolverhampton depot on deliveries to [ more...
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David Heeps join LS database |
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20/02/2008 |
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Yet another quality haulier has been added to the database in the form of David Heeps from Lochgelly in Fife, Scotland. Many thanks to Brian Searl for [ more...
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50,000 photos on the site |
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19/02/2008 |
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Late on Sunday afternoon the site reached another landmark with the addition of the 50,000th photo on the database. The honour went to Phil Sears with [ more...
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Ernest Thorpe fleet added to the database |
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18/02/2008 |
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Ernest Thorpe are a cracking fleet of DAFs from Thurgoland which is near Barnsley in Yorkshire. Apart from 4 Seddon Atkinson shunters the fleet is [ more...
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Now that is Heavy Haulage |
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17/02/2008 |
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This abnormal load is a transformer for Bramley sub station near Basingstoke. It is photographed on the M3 en route from Southampton docks and is just [ more...
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W J Balsdon from yesteryear |
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16/02/2008 |
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The Devon based haulier W J Balsdon will be making an appearance on the database later in the month and the response to them being added has been very [ more...
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Miller Plant added to the LS database |
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15/02/2008 |
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I am very pleased to announce the inclusion of the fleet of Miller Plant from Midmar in Scotland to the LS database. The fleet have a yellow and black [ more...
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First 08 reg on database |
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14/02/2008 |
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The 1st March is fast approaching which will see the introduction of the 08 registration plate.The first 08 plate vehicle on the site is that of [ more...
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L & M Allen added to the LS database |
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13/02/2008 |
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The database has been enhanced with the addition of the Stockport based haulier L & M Allen who have a fleet of 49 vehicles all of which have fleet [ more...
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My friend Des has a new lorry |
Date Added:
12/02/2008 |
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A good friend of mine from South West metal recyclers is the very proud driver of a new Sania R480 6 X 2 (Top) tractor unit with tag axle. From [ more...
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S & R Smith fleet added to the LS database |
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11/02/2008 |
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The fleet of S & R Smith of Aveley have been added to the database making them the 385th active haulier on the site. They have a 100% DAF fleet with [ more...
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Extra length Stobart |
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10/02/2008 |
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Stan Robinson had an idea of an additional trailer behind a normal artic trailer, well from this picture it seems that the Stobart Group have gone one [ more...
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Barclays uncovered |
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09/02/2008 |
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At the end of next week we will go live with the fleet details of Barclays Transport of Portsoy who run a great fleet of Green and white DAFs. Within [ more...
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Rob Masters join LS database |
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08/02/2008 |
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The fleet details of Rob Masters from Wellingborough have been added to the online database and what a most welcome addition they are. The fleet of 24 [ more...
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ABS (UK) Ltd what a cracking fleet |
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07/02/2008 |
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What a fabulous looking vehicle this Volvo FH 480 6 X 2 (G) is from the fleet of ABS (UK) Ltd. Does anyone know where they are from and even better a [ more...
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Heanor blast from the past |
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06/02/2008 |
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You can't beat a bit of nostalgia with a photo from yesteryear. This Volvo F12 6 X 4 tractor unit in left hand drive is a bit rare.
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My Dad's lorry (Driven by my brother) |
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05/02/2008 |
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Always happy to publish a picture of my Dad's lorry especially when there is a bit of history involved. This vehicle was driven by Stephen Jones [ more...
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New Yuill & Dodds |
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04/02/2008 |
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Hamilton based haulier Yuill & Dodds have just taken delivery of a brand new Scania R620 6 X 2 (Top) tractor unit with a tag axle and a most unusual [ more...
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Funstons with a container ! |
Date Added:
03/02/2008 |
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Funstons have been on the LS database for a number of years now and they are a specialist chilled and frozen goods distributor. You can imagine my [ more...
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Les Watson added to the LS database |
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02/02/2008 |
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If it isn't green and white then my next favourite is yellow and black, Les Watson from Penrith are more than worthy of an inclusion on the site. Many [ more...
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Would love to get this fleet on ! |
Date Added:
01/02/2008 |
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I am often asked if there was a fleet who I would dearly love to put on the site but cannot quite get a fleet list from them. Well I can reveal that [ more...
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New Volvo for Galt Transport |
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31/01/2008 |
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Galt Transport from Dumbarton will shortly be taking delivery of a brand new Volvo FH 6 X 4 (G) tractor unit in their very catching red,white and blue [ more...
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Lorn Freight added to the database |
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30/01/2008 |
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Delighted to be able to add Lorn Freight from Fraserburgh in Scotland who have a fantastic fleet of 5 vehicles in a smashing red and white livery. I [ more...
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MAN latest offering |
Date Added:
29/01/2008 |
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The very latest vehicle from MAN is the TG-X which will be the natural successor to the ever popular TG-A. Pictured here is a TG-X 18.400 4 X 2 (XLX) [ more...
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Ed Weetman join LS database |
Date Added:
28/01/2008 |
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Ed Weetman from Great Haywood have just joined the LS online database and a very welcome addition they are. They are a bulk haulier with a mixed fleet [ more...
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My Dad's lorry |
Date Added:
26/01/2008 |
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Always happy to put a picture on the news section for someone whose Dad drives a lorry. The lucky person on this occasion is James Green whose Dad [ more...
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D J Thomas added to the LS database |
Date Added:
25/01/2008 |
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Really pleased to add another Welsh haulier to the site in the form of D J Thomas from Felinfach in Wales. They are actually based on A482 between [ more...
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Happy birthday Nigel Cook |
Date Added:
24/01/2008 |
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Nigel Cook who is the Managing Director of Elddis Transport recently celebrated his 40th birthday and to mark the occasion the company took delivery [ more...
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Anniversary livery for Benton Brothers |
Date Added:
23/01/2008 |
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This year Benton Brothers celebrate 100 years in the haulage industry and a special anniversary livery has been applied to two brand new DAF XF105 [ more...
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Austin trucks ! |
Date Added:
22/01/2008 |
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Austin manufactured lorries as well as cars from 1908 until 1951 when they were merged with the Nuffield Corporation to form the British Motor [ more...
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400th fleet on the site |
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21/01/2008 |
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The 400th active fleet has been added to the site in the form of Danny Williams & Son from Lampeter in Wales. I am most grateful to Andy, Jim and Will [ more...
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Another fleet for the LS online database |
Date Added:
20/01/2008 |
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What a milestone with the addition of Watkinson Lifting and Transportation as the 399th fleet to be added to the site, by rights they should have been [ more...
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Wincanton buy Hanbury Davies Ltd |
Date Added:
19/01/2008 |
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Wincanton have bought Felixstowe based container haulier Hanbury Davies Ltd for an undisclosed amount.
Leading European supply chain provider, [ more...
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Nigel Rice added to the site |
Date Added:
17/01/2008 |
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Nigel Rice transport have been added to the LS database and what a welcome addition they are. They have a very attractive blue and yellow livery and [ more...
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Upside down or are you seeing things ? |
Date Added:
16/01/2008 |
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Quite a few times recently I have seen a car transporter with what appeared to be vehicles being carried upside down. On every occasion I was unable [ more...
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Fantastic new website launches |
Date Added:
15/01/2008 |
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There is a brand new website out there for those with an interest in the Scottish haulage scene (more...
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Aardvark Excavations added to the LS database |
Date Added:
14/01/2008 |
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Chuffed to bits to announce the inclusion of Aardvark Excavations who are based near Exeter in God's own county of Devon. All vehicles have the AAR [ more...
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Berliet weren't they Renault ? |
Date Added:
13/01/2008 |
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Berliet started life in France in 1894 and continued to manufacture commercial vehicles up until 1967 when they were taken over by Citroen who were [ more...
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Out in all weathers |
Date Added:
12/01/2008 |
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Rain hit the South West big time on Friday but it didn't deter me from taking some pictures at the foot of Haldon Hill on the A38.
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M & M Greene added to the LS database |
Date Added:
11/01/2008 |
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Always great to see another Welsh haulier added to the site and today we have added M & M Greene from Gorslas near Llanelli. Many thanks to Andy White [ more...
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New DAFs for McBurney |
Date Added:
10/01/2008 |
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McBurney are taking delivery of several new DAF tractor units with a mixture of FTPCF85 410 6 X 2 (SC) and FTPXF105 410 6 X 2 (SSC) tractor units. [ more...
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Hodnet Transport added to LS site |
Date Added:
09/01/2008 |
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Hodnet Transport are from Market Drayton in Shropshire and what a cracking fleet of vehicles they are. Most of the fleet have HOD reg suffixes and [ more...
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W F Hall added to the database |
Date Added:
08/01/2008 |
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Delighted to announce the inclusion of W F Hall from Fishguard in Pembrokeshire to the database. I am very grateful to Andy White for his help in [ more...
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Heanor in action |
Date Added:
07/01/2008 |
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There are quite a number of members who have a specific interest in "Heavy" haulage so I dug out this one from my collection taken on 20th July 2006. [ more...
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Stobarts before the "Wrap" |
Date Added:
06/01/2008 |
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The Stobart Group are continuing to take delivery of yet further new vehicles and pictured here at Carlisle is one of their Scanias prior to receiving [ more...
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Truckfest from the 90's |
Date Added:
05/01/2008 |
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Truckfest at Peterborough 1993, were you there by any chance ? This annual event has now grown to be one of the largest truck festivals in Europe and [ more...
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RGB is a builders merchant not a colour scheme |
Date Added:
04/01/2008 |
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Rawle Gammon and Baker are a builders merchant from Barnstaple who have depots all across North Devon and all of their vehicles have the RGB reg [ more...
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Volvo for Williams Transport |
Date Added:
03/01/2008 |
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Williams Transport have taken delivery of a further three additional vehicles one of which is this Volvo FH 480 6 X 2 (GXL) in their traditional cream [ more...
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Get well soon Jaffa |
Date Added:
02/01/2008 |
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To Jaffa from all the fitters at Owens Road Services Port Talbot depot, get well soon following your recent operation.
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Happy New Year to all (Plus Owens new vehicles) |
Date Added:
01/01/2008 |
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May I take this opportunity in wishing all members and those tens of thousands of others who just visit the site regularly all the very best for a [ more...
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New MAN TG-X for W F Hall |
Date Added:
31/12/2007 |
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In addition to acquiring a brand new Scania W F Hall have also bought a MAN TG-X 26.480 6 X 2 (XXL) tractor unit. It is pictured here next to an older [ more...
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Scania for W F Hall |
Date Added:
30/12/2007 |
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The West Wales haulier W F Hall have recently taken delivery of a Scania R620 6 X 2 (Top) tractor unit in a blue and white W F Hall livery.
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New Scanias for Sparks |
Date Added:
29/12/2007 |
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Sparks transport from Glastonbury are in the process of taking delivery of 4 brand new Scania R420 6 X 2 (Top) tractor units, two of which have [ more...
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New Axor for Castle Cement |
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28/12/2007 |
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Castle Cement are taking delivery of new Mercedes Axor 2543 6 X 2 tractor units. The photo was taken at Drybridge Industrial Estate on 20/12/2007. [ more...
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New Magnum for Boxhill |
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27/12/2007 |
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Boxhill haulage have just taken delivery of a brand new Renault Magnum 500 DXi 6 X 2 tractor unit in their very distinctive red and cream [ more...
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Worth going out Crimbo day |
Date Added:
26/12/2007 |
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I did receive a fair number of photos taken on Christmas day but this one of the very latest Scania added to the fleet of Evans Transport has got to [ more...
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No news today its Crimbo |
Date Added:
25/12/2007 |
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Happy Christmas to everyone who visits this site every day or just once a year, just a photo of a lorry that you will see all the time on the M5 even [ more...
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Browns from yesteryear |
Date Added:
24/12/2007 |
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Can't beat a bit of good old fashioned nostalgia, so this photo of a long gone Scania P113M 360 6 X 2 was a welcome addition.
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Wife and daughter honoured |
Date Added:
23/12/2007 |
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A while ago I was approached by the company who do all the PR and media for the Stobart Group regarding a press release which I duly ran as a news [ more...
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Inspiration for Stobart Group ? |
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22/12/2007 |
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In the book "The Eddie Stobart story" there is a reference to how a young Edward Stobart used to travel into Carlisle to watch the comings and goings [ more...
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Chris Bowen added to the LS database |
Date Added:
21/12/2007 |
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Very welcome news is the addition of Chris Bowen to the database. The fleet have a variety of liveries and are all named and each vehicle has a very [ more...
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New Volvo for T French |
Date Added:
20/12/2007 |
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T French from Cumnock in Scotland have a brand new Volvo FH 480 6 X 2 (G) tractor unit pictured here at the Volvo dealership in Ayr awaiting [ more...
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New MAN for Gerry Jones |
Date Added:
19/12/2007 |
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Gerry Jones Transport have just taken delivery of a brand new MAN TG-A 26.480 6 X 2 (XXL) tractor unit in their traditional black and gold livery, [ more...
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DAF in good nick |
Date Added:
18/12/2007 |
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I have always had a soft spot for the old Leyland Daf tractor units from yesteryear and what a fine example this one is from the fleet of Pentons [ more...
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Bit of nostalgia |
Date Added:
17/12/2007 |
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You can't beat a bit of nostalgia and when it comes to distinctive engine sounds the Magirus Deutz took gold medal all the time.
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New DAF for A P Hollingworth |
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16/12/2007 |
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A P Hollingworth from Upper Cumberworth near Huddersfield have recently taken delivery of a DAF FTCF85 360 3 axle drawbar flatbed unit.
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S W Wreford added to the LS database |
Date Added:
15/12/2007 |
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Very pleased to see the addition of S W Wreford who are from Northampton and run a mixed fleet in their traditional blue livery. Many thanks to the [ more...
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The Duchess has arrived ! |
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14/12/2007 |
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There have been some strange names adorning Eddie Stobart vehicles over the years but this has to be the strangest and longest to date "Gladys Duchess [ more...
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J C Innes added to the database |
Date Added:
13/12/2007 |
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Delighted to announce the inclusion of J C Innes who are from Dunscroft in Scotland and what a smashing fleet they are. Many thanks to the company and [ more...
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John Rome in the South West |
Date Added:
12/12/2007 |
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When I first contacted John Rome he mentioned that his vehicles quite regularly made it to the South West from their native Kilmarnock in Scotland. [ more...
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MRS Distribution added to the LS database |
Date Added:
11/12/2007 |
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In conjunction with MRS Distribution and Renault Trucks UK I am delighted to announce the inclusion of MRS Distribution to the site. The entire fleet [ more...
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Long load for Elddis |
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10/12/2007 |
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This is a bit of a rare occurence as I have never seen an Elddis vehicle with an extended trailer before.Interesting question is how far can a trailer [ more...
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Galt Transport added to the site |
Date Added:
09/12/2007 |
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We haven't had a Scottish fleet addition for a while so I am really pleased to be able to add Galt Transport from Dumbarton. This is a mixed fleet of [ more...
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I like the look of these |
Date Added:
08/12/2007 |
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Donnell & Ellis are a heavy haulage fleet from Northern Ireland who are frequent visitors to the South West. This fine looking Scania R580 6 X 4 (Top) [ more...
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John Somerscales join LS database |
Date Added:
07/12/2007 |
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Heavy haulier John Somerscales have been added to the database and what a welcome addition they are.The fleet is predominantly Volvo with 6 X 4 double [ more...
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Strange lorry, strange reg |
Date Added:
06/12/2007 |
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Certain lorries like 8W curtainside rigids are very rare indeed and with a strange registration mark makes it even more noteworthy. This picture was [ more...
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New DAFs for Owens |
Date Added:
05/12/2007 |
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Owens from Llanelli are taking delivery of several new DAF FTGXF105 460 6 X 2 (SC) tractor units in their traditional Owens livery
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D & F Hiab Haulage join the LS database |
Date Added:
04/12/2007 |
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Delighted to announce the inclusion of Devon based haulier D & F Hiab Haulage to the database. Based at Crediton this really smart fleet of Scanias [ more...
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New Renaults for Downton |
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03/12/2007 |
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Downton have recently bought two new Renault Premium 450 DXi 6 X 2 (Priv) tractor units in the livery of one of their customers "Pets at [ more...
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New Volvo for Jack Richards |
Date Added:
02/12/2007 |
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Jack Richards have just taken delivery of a brand new Volvo FH 480 6 X 2 (GXL) tractor unit which will be based at their Fakenham depot.
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Just off for an Indian |
Date Added:
01/12/2007 |
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Whilst taking photos at Evans Transport Exeter depot my attention was grabbed by three men who insisted I take a photo of a vehicle they were using, [ more...
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Special K |
Date Added:
30/11/2007 |
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It only takes one letter to make a bit of a "Faux Pas" but this photo shows how the lack of one letter can make all the difference.
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McKay of Montrose now listed on LS database |
Date Added:
29/11/2007 |
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Brilliant news to be able to announce the inclusion of McKay of Montrose to the site. Many thanks to Brian and Will for their help in getting this [ more...
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New livery for Gregory |
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28/11/2007 |
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Gregory Distribution operate numerous vehicles on a contract with Milklink and they recently decided upon a change of livery, and what a cracking [ more...
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Local North Devon haulier |
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27/11/2007 |
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B C Jenkins are from Milton Damerel in North Devon and are a fleet of one vehicle. Their Scania is a frequent sight on the A361 North Devon "Link [ more...
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New Scanias for Prestons |
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26/11/2007 |
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Prestons of Potto have taken delivery of several new Scania R480 6 X 2 (Top) tractor units as additional vehicles.
The photo is courtesy of and [ more...
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Gordon Gilder join LS database |
Date Added:
25/11/2007 |
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I am very pleased to announce that Gordon Gilder have joined the LS database as they are firm favourites with a number of members. The majority of the [ more...
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First TG-X for Stobart |
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24/11/2007 |
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The Stobart Group have acquired their first ever MAN TG-X 26.440 6 X 2 (XXL) tractor unit. They had this vehicle on evaluation recently and it has [ more...
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MJS Transport added to LS database |
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22/11/2007 |
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MJS are from Cheadle near Stoke on Trent and what a really well turned out fleet they are in a very noticeable red and white livery. Many thanks to [ more...
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