Hauliers from across Argyll and Bute staged a protest against plans for four years of traffic restrictions at the landslip-plagued A83 Rest and Be Thankful. More than 20 trucks, coaches and tractors took part in a rolling convoy on Saturday 24 October, joined by SNP...
The next phase of the A9 dualling work between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie is set to be awarded to construction company Wills Bros Civil Engineering. Stephen Flynn, the cabinet secretary for economy, tourism and transport, said the announcement marks the final stage...
The Thompsons Group is on a recruitment drive as its brand-new factory at Dunfermline starts producing bodies for the construction, waste and recycling sectors. Joint managing director Simon Shields told Transport News that the company will be recruiting across the...
Royal Mail has marked the 20th anniversary of introducing a prototype Lifting Deck semi-trailer to its fleet with a significant order from long-standing supplier Don-Bur. The deal covers 261 trailers, including 160 Lifting Deck trailers, 50 box vans equipped with...
Isuzu has signed a partnership agreement with World Rugby to become the official automotive partner of the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and the women’s Rugby World Cup 2029, both of which will be staged in Australia. The agreement will give the manufacturer an...
The funeral of Ian Craig, founder of Larbert-based Ian Craig (Haulage) Limited, who passed away aged 86, will take place at Falkirk Crematorium on 31 October 2026, starting at 11.15am. Ian died on 11 October following a short illness. His family has set up a memorial...
Michelin will give its new X Multi T2 trailer tyre its UK show debut at RTX Scotland, showcasing its latest efforts to improve mileage, reduce rolling resistance and lower whole-life costs for haulage operators. The 385/65 R22.5 tyre will be displayed at Glasgow’s SEC...
Bosch Road Services has opened its first UK secure truck parking site, combining 180 HGV bays with high-power electric truck charging at Magna Park, near Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Developed with Keoma Energy, the 22,500sq m Electroway facility opened on 14 October,...
