Scania has put the Longline cab back into series production as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility, writes Peter Brown. It was first introduced in 2002 at the Hanover Truck Show and entered full...
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Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet
Stena Line has announced a significant investment of approximately £14 million in the ongoing refit and upgrade of its Irish Sea fleet, writes Peter Brown. The operator’s Irish Sea fleet comprises 11 vessels serving key routes, including Belfast–Cairnryan,...
RHA calls for essential fuel user rebate and end to planned fuel duty hikes
A targeted fuel duty support package for truck, van, and coach operators, along with the cancellation of planned fuel duty hikes, is needed to help support the transport sector says the RHA, reports Peter Brown. RHA managing director Richard Smith warned that rising...
Brewdog administration leaves hauliers owed money
Hauliers are among businesses facing mounting losses after the collapse of Scottish multinational brewery and pub chain BrewDog, which entered administration in March owing more than £500 million, writes Carol Millett. In all, almost 500 firms are owed money by...
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TIP Mechanic Academy delivers new wave of trailer technicians
All 16 students in the latest cohort of TIP’s Mechanic Academy have graduated, maintaining the programme’s 100% completion rate and bringing the total number of trained trailer technicians to 40 since its launch in autumn 2023, writes Kevin Swallow. The nine-month...
DAF launches route simulator to accelerate electric truck adoption
DAF Trucks has unveiled an interactive route simulator designed to help transport operators assess the real-world feasibility of deploying its electric trucks across daily operations, writes Peter Brown. The tool allows users to input customer-specific routes and...
William Nicol merges with Sounding Out Solutions to form engineering
Turnkey gas detection solutions specialist Sounding Out Solutions has officially merged with Aberdeen-based William Nicol, the family-run, trusted leader in transport and industrial services, reports Peter Brown. The merger forms the newly established William Nicol...
Register now for Road Transport Expo 2026
Road Transport Expo (RTX) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh from 30 June to 2 July 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year with what organisers describe as its most ambitious showcase yet, writes Hayley Tayler. Its rapid growth underscores strong demand for a hands-on event...









