Heavy haulage & trailers news
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NewsAV Dawson Transport carries out electric truck trials
Middlesbrough-based haulage company AV Dawson Transport, part of AV Dawson Group, has undertaken a pilot of a fully electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV) as part of its net zero efforts.
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NewsCollett adds ‘missing piece of the puzzle’
Described as the ‘missing piece of the puzzle’, heavy haulier Collett & Sons has added a 350-tonne capacity modular side girder bridge system (SGB) from Germany-based manufacturer Greiner to its fleet.
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NewsNooteboom launches dedicated service website
Trailer manufacturer Nooteboom has launched a refreshed service website to make its trailer maintenance, repair and overhaul services more accessible and efficient.
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NewsCollett brings in Goldhofer THP/SL-L axles
UK-based heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons has purchased 36 Goldhofer THP/SL-L modular axle lines.
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NewsUpdated NPCC guidance on the policing of abnormal loads in the UK
The UK’s National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has released updated guidance on the policing of abnormal loads, with the Heavy Transport Association (HTA) planning to host an online meeting in the coming weeks to discuss the revised directives.
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NewsRoll Group performs large-scale load-out in Angola
Heavy transport specialist Roll Group has performed one of the largest trailer load-outs ever completed in Africa, delivering both a jacket and topside structure onto a floating barge using 140 axle lines.
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NewsOregon becomes 21st US state to implement ProMiles
The Oregon Department of Transport (ODOT) has launched a web-based over-dimensional permitting system in cooperation with ProMiles Software Development Corporation.
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NewsSchmidbauer scales up SPMT fleet
German heavy lift and transport specialist Schmidbauer has been progressively expanding its equipment fleet and now has over 200 SPMT axle lines, with eyes for further expansion.
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NewsCometto cuts tyre check time with integrated TPMS
Trailer manufacturer Cometto has integrated a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) into its self-propelled vehicles, improving safety and efficiency in SPMT operations.
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NewsCOSCO expands SPMT fleet
COSCO Shipping has taken delivery of a significant order of SPMT axle lines and power pack units (PPU) from TII Scheuerle, with the logistics group now operating the largest SPMT fleet in China.
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NewsHomages paid to industry stalwarts
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has paid tribute to Gerhard Kaupert from Manitowoc and Martin Lottes from Tadano Faun, who are both set to retire this year. Meanwhile, Zuidnatie is celebrating Marc Van Aken, who has been working – and continues to work – in the port industry for 40 years.
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NewsMammoet purchases pair of Eco500 vehicles
Transport engineering specialist Mammoet has added to its electric fleet by purchasing two Eco500 self-propelled modular vehicles from Cometto.
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NewsESTA releases guidance to reduce dangers from AdBlue faults
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has released updated guidance to help its members minimise issues with AdBlue – also known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
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NewsBladeMAX1000 makes debut in Germany
Cometto’s BladeMAX1000 completed its debut project by transporting 15 XXL wind turbine blades and tower sections to a wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
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NewsCollett introduces TGX SLM 41.640 prime mover
UK-based heavy transport provider Collett & Sons has introduced its new MAN TGX SLM 41.640 heavy-duty prime mover.
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NewsDOLL showcases technology for moving blades, tanks and construction machinery
DOLL Fahrzeugbau used bauma 2025 to showcase its latest innovations in trailer technology, including a three-axle low-bed-trailer with pendular axles, a three-unit wind blade transport system, plus a semi-trailer engineered for military operations in challenging terrain.
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NewsDenzai bolsters ranks with Goldhofer SPMTs
Japan’s Denzai has acquired PST-ES-E (315) SPMTs from Goldhofer.
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NewsNXGEN acquires axle lines from Scheuerle
Heavy lift and transport equipment solutions provider NXGEN has expanded its fleet with an additional 100 axle lines of SPMTs from TII Scheuerle.
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NewsDenzai becomes launch customer for Cometto’s MSPE 60t SPMT
Japanese heavy transport specialist Denzai has ordered 108 axle lines of Cometto’s new MSPE 60t (6/4/4) SPMT. The compact, high-capacity system was developed for operations in Japan’s constrained port environments.
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NewsSchaften Cranes partners with Goldhofer, appoints managing director
The Netherlands-based crane rental firm Schaften Cranes has signed a large deal with Germany-based trailer manufacturer Goldhofer and has appointed Harm van de Logt as its managing director.