RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to drive lasting change

The RHA has launched its Wellbeing Charter, a new framework designed to put the health and wellbeing of the UK's transport and logistics workforce at the heart of the industry's agenda, writes Peter Brown. It is built around six pillars: Learning and Development,...

Money pumped in to improve forestry roads for Scottish timber hauliers

Scottish Forestry is helping to fund nine new projects to improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure, to the tune of £900,000, writes Peter Brown. The funding has been allocated to projects that include upgrades to existing fragile rural roads, the creation of...

TIP Group partner with Palfinger to explore ‘leasing’ opportunities

A partnership has been struck between TIP Group and Palfinger to explore new leasing and rental models for specialized crane and lifting equipment, writes Peter Brown. The collaboration is a targeted step in TIP Group's continued expansion into specialized equipment,...

Leyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing

Leyland Trucks is celebrating 130 years of British manufacturing, spanning the journey from steam-powered vehicles to battery electric trucks, writes Peter Brown. Phil Jones, managing director of Leyland Trucks, said: “What makes this milestone so special isn't simply...

Win Tickets to Truckfest Scotland in Our Exciting Giveaway!

You can win tickets to experience one of Scotland's biggest trucking events for free, thanks to an exciting new ticket giveaway. We're giving away 50 pairs of tickets to Truckfest Scotland, offering lucky winners the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day packed with...

Turnover up following SFET Langdons purchase of Long Lane Deliveries

The acquisition of a Scottish haulage company increased STEF Langdons' turnover by nearly £12 million, although the overall trend was one of modest growth and a slight decline in pre-tax profits, reports Peter Brown. Chilled and ambient food transport specialist STEF...

Driver Health Week to mobilise better support for wagon drivers

A new national campaign, Driver Health Week, will take place from 1-6 September to highlight the importance of improving the health and wellbeing of commercial drivers amid concerns over an ageing workforce and rising rates of preventable illness. The week will...

Transaid nets £24,000 in annual football tournament

More than £24,000 was raised at the fourth annual Transaid Cup football tournament, which was won by Scania, writes Peter Brown. Transport and logistics businesses gathered at Ilkeston Town FC in Derbyshire for a festival of football, networking and fundraising in...

SMMT: Truck registrations fall again

It has now been two years since the last increase in new HGV registrations, as the latest figures show yet another decline, writes Peter Brown. It was in the second quarter of 2024 that the market last recorded growth, rising by 2.9%, according to the latest figures...

David Murray Transport closes after 39 years

Carnoustie-based haulier David Murray Transport has called it a day after facing what it called 'significant challenges over the past year'. In an announcement on Facebook, owners Gary and Wendy Devlin said that "the decision to tell our staff was the hardest day...

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Leyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing

Leyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing

Leyland Trucks is celebrating 130 years of British manufacturing, spanning the journey from steam-powered vehicles to battery electric trucks, writes Peter Brown. Phil Jones, managing director of Leyland Trucks, said: “What makes this milestone so special isn't simply...

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RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to drive lasting change

RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to drive lasting change

The RHA has launched its Wellbeing Charter, a new framework designed to put the health and wellbeing of the UK's transport and logistics workforce at the heart of the industry's agenda, writes Peter Brown. It is built around six pillars: Learning and Development,...

Win Tickets to Truckfest Scotland in Our Exciting Giveaway!

Win Tickets to Truckfest Scotland in Our Exciting Giveaway!

You can win tickets to experience one of Scotland's biggest trucking events for free, thanks to an exciting new ticket giveaway. We're giving away 50 pairs of tickets to Truckfest Scotland, offering lucky winners the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day packed with...

Transaid nets £24,000 in annual football tournament

Transaid nets £24,000 in annual football tournament

More than £24,000 was raised at the fourth annual Transaid Cup football tournament, which was won by Scania, writes Peter Brown. Transport and logistics businesses gathered at Ilkeston Town FC in Derbyshire for a festival of football, networking and fundraising in...

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