The Scottish Government has started the process of implementing the new HGV speed limits, writes Kevin Swallow. Last year, a consultation overwhelmingly endorsed raising HGV speed limits from 40mph to 50mph on single carriageways and from 50mph to 60mph on dual...
Highland logistics company M&H Carriers has been named Employer of the Year at the 2026 Scottish Business of the Year Awards, reports Peter Brown. Image: TheBusinessDesk’s Alex Turner (left), Fraser Maclean (centre) and editor of TheBusinessDesk Scotland Peter...
Richard Skidmore (pictured) has been appointed managing director and CEO of Daimler Truck UK, succeeding Heiko Selzam on 1 August 2026, writes Peter Brown. An experienced automotive industry executive, Skidmore has held roles spanning marketing, IT, sales, digital...
The haulage division of Cross Group Aberfeldy is using Podfather logistics software to improve efficiency and reduce administration, writes Peter Brown. Based in Perthshire, Cross Haulage said that improved information flow across its operation, as well as with...
The Royal Logistic Corps Institution (RLCi) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) have agreed to work more closely together on professional development across the logistics, transport and supply chain sectors, writes Peter Brown....
Aberdeen-based haulier Colin Lawson Transport has improved visibility and safety during vehicle manoeuvring in low-light conditions with Labcraft’s Banksman BM3 harness kit, writes Peter Brown. The company specialises in general and heavy haulage, energy sector...
TIP Group will increase the number of Sunswap’s Endurance solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) after introducing a trial programme of the technology to cold chain operators, reports Carol Millett. It follows a successful trial programme more...
The RHA’s National Lorry Week, which highlights the importance of the haulage sector and reinforces the message that road transport connects everything, will take place from Wednesday 24 June to Tuesday 30 June, writes Peter Brown. This year’s event will run under the...
