THE GOVERNMENT and the EU have agreed an extension of the UK’s membership until 31 October 2019 at the latest. This means hauliers can continue to operate across the EU as usual until then. Do […]
THE RECENT update to the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Guidance documentation, relating to the topical issue of employment status and more specifically that of drivers, has raised many concerns. Jim Wright, employment law partner and […]
Replacing welding with bolted technology allows Dutch moving floor manufacturer Kraker Trailers to introduce remote ‘assembly plants’, which could be ideal for a post Brexit UK, reports Kevin Swallow ahead of Tip-ex 2019 held in […]
DAF TRUCKS is expanding its construction sector range to include a number of new vehicle configurations, including an 8×4 ‘tridem’ rigid with double drive tandem and steered trailing rear axle. The Dutch and UK truck […]
TIGER Trailers has begun deliveries of its new lightweight Clearspan curtainsider trailer, following a six month development programme in conjunction with Tata Steel. The trailer, which is 500kg lighter than a conventional Clearspan Curtainsider, allows […]
TRUCK HIRE specialist Ryder has partnered with Trailar, to become the exclusive provider of the solar system for rigid vehicles that uses cutting edge technology. Trailar is an ultra thin, flexible solar film matting system […]
The message from truck manufacturers and exhibitors at Scotland’s Clean Air Roadshow, held at Hampden Park on 26 March, is that they are ready to meet the emissions challenge head on, when the Low Emission […]
WHALE Tankers claims an industry first by designing and developing the UK’s first fully electric MVC (medium volume combination) tanker. Branded eWhale, and being showcased at Aviemore, this latest multifunctional gully cleaner and drain jetter […]
It seemed an ideal opportunity to drive the electric powered Fuso eCanter following the Transport News’ Clean Air Roadshow at Hampden Park, and it raised a few eyebrows within Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone! Kevin Swallow […]
Founded as a sweet manufacturer in the 19th century, Glasgow’s JW Filshill became a cash and carry operation before moving into distribution in the 1960s, Kevin Swallow discovers how the transport team is investing in […]
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