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RHA And FTA Welcome Chancellor's Comments On Fuel Duty

The Road Haulage Association and Freight Transport Association has welcomed comments made today by chancellor George Osborne that the Government is addressing the fuel duty issue. When questioned on BBC WM today Mr Osborne commented that plans made by the previous chancellor, Alistair Darling to increase fuel duty on 1 April by one penny per litre, in addition to inflation, could be addressed. "We can override it, we are looking at that", said Mr Osborne.

28th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Commits to the CV Show

ATS Euromaster has announced its support for this year's Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show, saying the event's return after a two-year absence is “evidence the industry is recovering from recession.” As a direct result of the economic downturn the 2009 event was cancelled and last year a scaled-down version was held, dubbed the CV Operator Show, which ATS Euromaster attended. This year's event will be held in its original format at Birmingham's NEC from12-14 April and ATS Euromaster will occupy a 144 m2 stand to showcase its tyre management expertise.

14th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Tyres' Longevity Persuades Haulier to Make Switch

Agricultural and aggregate specialist Finedon Bulk Haulage has switched to a 100 per cent Michelin policy following a 12-month trial which saw tyre longevity increase by approximately 60 per cent compared with the previous fitment, according to a Michelin statement today. The haulier’s fleet of ten tractors and ten bulk tipper trailers are required to negotiate farm tracks and rough quarry terrain on a daily basis; director Corey Donaldson had previously been sceptical about investing in a Michelin fitment: “Our tyres are subjected to a fair amount of wear and tear, but we pressed ahead with the Michelin trial and were very impressed with the durability and overall performance.”

29th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Double Conquest For Bridgestone Tyres

Recently-recruited Bridgestone Midlands area sales manager, Darren Hill, recently won two new accounts to the company. Freelance Haulage, based in Boughton, Nottinghamshire – is a specialist haulage and transport company running 10 vehicles and 20 trailers- has changed to new Bridgestone product, via local Bridgestone Truckpoint dealer Tanvic Tyres. Chris Porter, Freelance’s managing director, gave the reason for the change as “the anticipated longevity of the Bridgestone product, coupled with excellent value for money.”

25th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Steady Eddie Promotes Tyre Safety

Eddie Stobart, the iconic transport and haulage operator, has developed a new livery on one of its fleet’s trailers to raise awareness about the importance of checking tyres. The trailer design has been developed in conjunction with Cumbria Constabulary and TyreSafe, in support of this October’s tyre safety month and will be used to encourage drivers to make sure their tyres are safe and legal.

27th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

TMS Shown to Work with Chained Tyres

AM Bromley, which manufactures a direct tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system for the OTR tyre market called TMS, has reportedly tested its product on chained tyres run by Chilean mining service company Bailac. According to the company, the results show that TMS will work within chained tyres and the system will continue to deliver tyre pressure and temperature data irrespective of the presence of the chains.

5th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Thompsons of Prudhoe Praises GT Radial CPK

Northumberland based haulage firm Thompsons of Prudhoe recently reported that it is “extremely pleased” with the cost per kilometre performance of GT Radial tyres. The news follows Thompsons’ decision to test GT Radial tyres including GT659+ regional haul drive, GT686 mixed service drive GT876 mixed service trailer products supplied and fitted by local tyre dealer Hexham Tyre and Battery.

27th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

GITI Wins UK Fleet Contracts

BJ Waters (Transport) Ltd., serviced by UK Tyres Direct in Derbyshire, recently awarded GITI Tire (UK) Ltd. the contract to supply tyres for its fleet of vehicles. A family run haulage business dating back to the early 1920’s, the company operate a fleet of over 50 vehicles from its two midland based depots and specialise in bulk tipper movements throughout the UK and Europe.

In addition Hadfields Transport Limited awarded GITI Tire (UK) Ltd. the tyre supply agreement, which is serviced by Pro-Fit Tyres of Oldham. Operating over 50 vehicles from the company’s new purpose built 62,000 square foot warehouse in Miles Platting, Manchester, the company was established in 1906 and specialises in offering a tailor made service.

24th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

MWS Wins £20,000 of Xlite Wheel Orders

Following its official unveiling at this month’s Truckfest, Motor Wheel Service Distribution reports that it has received orders in excess of £20,000 for its xlite range of forged aluminium commercial vehicle wheels. According to the company, companies such as J E Douglas & Son, Ball Trucking and Paul Stewart Transport have all taken delivery of new product, while several other haulage and coach operators have expressed a serious interest in future purchases.

20th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Cleansing Service Group Choose Big D Tyres from Bandvulc

Waste management specialist Cleansing Service Group (CSG), one of the UK waste industry’s fastest growing companies, has been fitting Bandvulc tyres to its fleet “for some months.” CSG engineering manager Mick Arnold commented: “We have been fitting Bandvulc tyres to a number of our vehicles and the ‘BIG D’ tyre is proving to be a good choice, particularly when used on vehicles going to landfill sites. An important bonus is the environmental benefit by fitting retreads rather than newly manufactured tyres.”

11th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin XZY 3 Tyre Tops 280,000km on R.W. Stewart Tractor

Michelin is highlighting the ability to get increased mileage from its XZY 3 tractor tyre through the regrooving process administered by ATS Euromaster during a routine vehicle maintenance inspection, by exemplifying a set of steer axle tyres fitted to a Scania tractor owned by R.W. Stewart – one of Scotland’s oldest privately-owned transport businesses. The tractor has clocked up more than 280,000 km on a set of Michelin XZY 3 steer axle tyres. R.W. Stewart managing director, Alan Stewart, comments: We have found Michelin’s XZY 3 tyres offer us improved steering feel and durability over the mixture of terrain we operate on, combined with the best sidewall and damage protection of any tyre we have found on the market.”

27th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Introduces “RM” OTR Range, 63-Inch Sizes to Follow

In April, Goodyear is launching the first size in its new “RM” range of haulage tyres for off-the-road applications – a product line-up that will ultimately include two 63-inch fitments. The RM name stands for “rock mining”, and with this in mind an extra deep tread has been utilised in order to provide extend tread life in harsh operating conditions. Furthermore, says Goodyear, the presence of interlocking stability blading is intended to promote a solid footprint, and high angle grooves promote traction and cleaning.

21st April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Industrial Tyres Face Ultimate Load Test

Suitability for high load applications is a favoured quality for industrial tyres, and Continental Industrial Tyres is now in a strong position to brag about the load capability of its IC 40 Extra Deep pneumatic crossply range. The Conti tyre plus corresponding Continental-supplied wheel units were called into service to aid Kamag and Scheuerle Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) move a load weighing more than 15,000 tonnes. This impressive piece of haulage work took place at Norway’s largest shipyard, Aker Stord, and involved the transportation of an oil separation plant. The plant was built in three sections, the middle of these sections alone weighing 12,750 tonnes, and its movement from the production site to a pontoon required an accuracy level of just two millimetres.

18th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Tyre Switch Delivers 25% More Mileage Says Les Smith Haulage

Les Smith Haulage Limited’s decision to switch to Continental from another premium brand is said to be delivering 25 per cent longer life on its front steer tyres. According to the company these tyres are achieving over 100,000 kilometres before being changed. Those on the rear axle are reportedly giving up to 400,000 kilometres of life.

The 18 vehicle fleet is made up entirely of Mercedes-Benz Axor two-axle 18 tonners. These typically cover between 80,000 and 100,000 kilometres a year on work throughout the UK which includes both motorway and A road running. A policy of only ever fitting new tyres, correct tyre selection and careful monitoring of tyre condition lie behind the good performance of the Continentals.

14th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandvulc to Keep Yuill & Dodds Fleet on the Move

Scottish haulage specialist Yuill & Dodds Ltd has appointed Bandvulc Tyre Contracts to manage its hundred-plus strong fleet of vehicles. Bandvulc will provide support for a diverse vehicle range including long distance articulated units and off-road eight wheel vehicles, and the operation will be supported by Bandvulc Tyre Contract’s 24/7/365 Tyre Support Unit, which offers a network of over 500 service providers. Coverage and response times across the UK will be optimised by Bandvulc Tyre Contracts’ independence and ability to select from a number of service provider options, the company comments. The agreement also sees Bandvulc’s drive and trailer axle tyres fitted as policy fitments across the fleet.

19th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors