Transport News

Volvo unveils new diesel and gas 13-litre engines

Volvo Trucks has launched a new 13-litre combustion engine platform aimed squarely at extending the commercial life of internal combustion technology, writes Peter Brown. As regulators tighten emissions standards and fleet operators demand lower running costs, the...

John G Russell put battery-powered MAN eTGX tractors on the road

John G Russell (Transport) has taken delivery of three battery-powered MAN eTGX tractors, writes Peter Brown. The firm, which is part of the Russell Group and operates from Coatbridge, has put all three all-electric 4x2 tractors to work on container operations during...

Palletways Edinburgh appoints Andrew Grant as sales manager

Andrew Grant (pictured) has joined Palletways Edinburgh as sales manager with a remit to drive growth and expand the customer base, writes Peter Brown. He brings more than three decades of commercial and leadership experience, having spent 22 years running pubs in...

Study finds the zero-emission truck transition can accelerate workforce diversity

A study has found that the switch to HGV decarbonisation offers a major opportunity to attract a broader and more diverse workforce, writes Peter Brown. The Attracting Diverse Talent study highlighted key barriers to entry, including low visibility of roles,...

Transport and retail firms plan price hikes as costs rise

More than two in five UK transport and storage firms plan to raise prices as cost pressures continue to build across supply chains, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. The latest Business Insights survey shows 41.1% of transport and storage...

MAN TGM reaches Euro NCAP five-star status

The TGM distribution truck made by MAN has scored five stars in the latest Euro NCAP assessment for HGVs, writes Peter Brown. MAN’s distribution truck for the mid-tonnage segment, up to 16 tonnes, impressed with a well-balanced overall performance across all three...

Lack of preparation leaves companies exposed to cyber crime

A report has revealed that the majority of businesses are not ready to cope with cybercrime, despite rising industry awareness of the damage it can cause, reports Peter Brown. The LRQA (formerly Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance) 2026 Cyber Security Risk Outlook...

Jim Walenczak to be president of DAF Trucks as Harald Seidel retires

DAF Trucks has named Jim Walenczak as its new president, replacing Harald Seidel who is set to retire, writes Peter Brown. Jim Walenczak (pictured) has been with DAF Trucks parent company Paccar for the past 15 years, working in parts, as well as in sales and...

Europa and Beer52 toast their ongoing partnership

Scottish-based craft beer subscription club Beer52 has extended its agreement with Europa Warehouse, writes Peter Brown. Europa Warehouse secured the extension to its eight-year partnership after demonstrating its ability to scale operations rapidly to meet the...

Daimler Truck snaps up the eStar dealer network

Daimler Truck AG has taken over eStar Truck & Van Ltd, marking its first step into operating its own retail network in the UK, writes Peter Brown. The acquisition adds six locations in the northwest to Daimler Truck’s directly managed network, which include sites...