Nolan Transport 'movin on'

Fiestaman2999

Anyone know why Nolan Transport have "movin on" on all their lorrys.

Just curious.

markmoto

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058271956/nolan-transport-movin-on

Slogan. Many hauliers have that.

I would be more curious why they have scrap looking 20 yo trucks?

5th wheel

There was a TV programme from America many years ago with 2 trucks in it and the name of it was "Movin On"

That is where the name came from.

Whocare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119887538#Comment_119887538

To fair to Nolan there DAF by account a maintained to very high standard as thay know them inside out ie changing parts before thay go . Plus DAF around 2005 was most reliable no adblue no dpf ect driving 2016 euro 6 DAF myself and my god awful truck went it comes to reliability

Plus there doing big upgrades on there fleet by what I see on road last bit of time

Still stihl waters 3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119887538#Comment_119887538

They have scrap looking trucks because they look after them well, I remember talking to one of their drivers in mayo last year and he said they'll do a full overhaul every million kms or so, that's a full rebuild of engine, gearbox and all consumables, they must be doing something right as they're still flying around the roads. You can be sure they're making a good bit more than a lot of companies with a fleet of new scanias with 5 grand worth of lights and chrome extras tacked on

Tiger31

It might be very tax efficient to do a complete truck overhaul, even to include new engine and transmission units, where available.

kippy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119887538#Comment_119887538

It's a pity more companies wouldn't hold onto equipment longer and maintain gear. Much better for the environment than changing every few years.

donkey balls

Take the likes of Musgrave and other companies they lease their trucks over a 5 year period, I know if I was back on the road I rather a new unit than something years old.

Deirdre22

It’s seemingly a term coined by the founder Jimmy Nolan. However he did start his business with one milk truck so that may have had an influence.

tabby aspreme

Used to see trucks on the road with a big "Moved On" sticker on them, ex Nolan driver's apparently

Nekarsulm

Back in the late 1970's, when the height of Customizing Sophistication was a set of stickers from the back of Street Machine magazine, there was an Americian influenced graphic of a groovey type chap in loon pants, with long hair and one big boot striding forward with the words "Moving On" beside him.

Always reckoned Nolans took the motto from there.

ruwithme

Local haulier says nolan keep their older fleet in Ireland, so any break down that may be more likely from old gear can be sorted by themselves & newer trucks do abroad work , with less breakdown risk & warranty cover from manufacturer.

hi5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120686959#Comment_120686959

Was that the 'Keep on Trucking' logo....

'Movin On' was an American trucker tv show from the 70's.

Ronald Binge Redux

Same lot as Nolan Coaches?