Fast delivery! Faced with the transportation of liquid foods that contain fewer and fewer, if any, preservatives or additives, the food industry is constantly having to innovate to meet health safety requirements. Transporting liquid foods now requires specific logistics: a specialist truck that meets safety and hygiene standards and an optimal delivery chain.
Astley, one of the UK’s longest established signage manufacturers, has taken delivery of four new 3.5-tonne vans on contract hire from Fraikin, which was able to quickly source the vehicles to ensure minimal disruption to the customer’s operation.
People are often apprehensive about returning a rented vehicle or a fleet of vehicles, for fear of receiving a bill for any possible penalties. Here are the key points you need to know when preparing for this, to take the stress out of the whole experience.
EPISODE #1: SEMI-TRAILER SERIES – To guarantee the security of goods when they are being transported various technology is now required, particularly when goods are moved by semi-trailers. Lighting, tyres, doors, etc. Let’s take a look at all the technological subtleties for enhanced safety.
More than ever, optimising the payload of refrigerated vehicles is a central issue in an expanding market. And the health crisis has been a sharp reminder of this, both in terms of volumes and the complexity of constraints, as illustrated by the transport of vaccines.
Environmental services company, Tradebe Healthcare, has worked with Fraikin for the supply of its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), in a move projected to cut 14,000kg of CO2 emissions per year.
Eco-driving refers to driving in a way that is economical, environmentally friendly and safe. The idea has gained popularity in the past ten years, and is now a real concern for businesses. For those companies that use industrial vehicles, this comes with a need to train drivers. Focus.
Macfarlane Packaging announces the addition of five new electric vehicles (EVs) to its commercial delivery fleet. As part of Macfarlane Group’s ongoing investment in its carbon reduction strategy, the move will see one 16-tonne EV articulated truck and four 3.5-tonne EV Luton vans take to the road.
Scotland’s largest commercial laundry and textile rental company, Fishers, has turned to Fraikin for support across its entire commercial vehicle fleet, managing 60 rigid trucks previously supplied via another provider.