The Scottish government has unveiled a further £1 million to help small and medium-sized haulage operators prepare for the switch to zero-emission trucks, writes Peter Brown. The funding expands the SME Fleet Analysis Support scheme following strong demand from...
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...
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 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...
Bertschi UK was fined £425,000 after a warehouse supervisor suffered fatal injuries following a fall from a mobile loading ramp during a container loading operation at its Middlesbrough site, writes Peter Brown. The company was found guilty of breaching the Health and...
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,...
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...
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...
