A £1bn boost to help businesses switch to clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots has been announced by the government to help cut costs, support jobs, and slash emissions, writes Peter Brown. Companies looking to upgrade their rolling stock to...
New legislation requiring small businesses to be paid on time, with persistent late payers facing tough penalties, has been welcomed by the road haulage industry, writes Peter Brown. The government said the Small Business Commissioner will be given “sweeping new...
Complying with drivers’ hours rules is an essential safeguard against fatigue, unfair competition and risk to life, the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain explain in their latest blog. They highlight common areas of non-compliance with drivers’ hours, including...
Bathgate-based haulier Jordan TM has strengthened its fleet with the addition of eight new Volvo FH Aero tractor units, all specified with the premium Euro NCAP Special Edition package, writes Peter Brown. The move follows Volvo Trucks’ launch last year of a limited...
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a £200 million contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co (GSI) to build two freight-flex vessels, writes Peter Brown. The vessels, expected to be delivered in 2029, will replace the MVs Helliar and Hildasay...
A flagship DAF XG+ nicknamed The Guv’nor in honour of John McLellan senior has joined the fleet at Keedwell Scotland, writes Peter Brown. The truck recognises the firm’s forefather and inspiration, John McLellan Senior, and features a picture of him with his first...
A fund to support road safety projects across Scotland is now open for applications, writes Peter Brown. A total of £750,000 is available through the Road Safety Framework Fund to support schemes aimed at saving lives on Scotland’s roads. The Scottish Government said...
In the current issue of Transport News, the sector report turns the spotlight on the lorry loader market, widely known across the industry as “lift & shift”. A clear theme is emerging across the marketplace: the gradual replacement of traditional donkey engines...
