Month: November 2021

WHALE Tankers, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment, has confirmed its commitment to further strengthen its position in Scotland having invested in a permanent base north of the […]

PUNTERS flocked to the Cheshire Showground at Knutsford for Truckfest North West to see the many trucks on show, as well as entertainment from Broke FMX, Slingshot and the monster truck. For the first time […]

v With the national driver shortage and high staff turnover rates never out of the headlines, Transport News looks at an individual who has recently retired after an amazing 67 years’ service. John Henderson reports […]

Some might say that drawbars have ‘had their day’ and its share of the market is shrinking with the advent of the longer semi-trailer. Colin Barge considers the future for the wagon and drag. IT […]

THIS SUMMER will see the launch of Road Transport’s Expo, a brand new UK commercial vehicle trade show. To find out more about this exciting initiative we caught up with Road Transport Media’s divisional director […]

Lancashire based timber and builders’ merchants North West Timber Treatments has hailed the power of its transport fleet and drivers in the pandemic and beyond, writes David Craik. NORTH WEST Timber Treatments may be a […]

Used truck prices are on the up and the dealers are willing to pay the price, if you are willing to part with the metal, writes Steve Banner. DEMAND for tractor units is booming as […]

FAGAN & Whalley, based in Padiham, Lancashire, is celebrating becoming the first operator in the UK to have at least one of each Scania model in their fleet. Following a substantial restructure this year, to […]

NORTH EAST Truck & Van Ltd has undergone a corporate restructure. Following over 30 years of service, Sandy McDonald is stepping down as MD and handing the reins to his son John. To assist a […]