Unite said it had struck a deal with Elgin-based McPherson to increase the basic pay of its drivers by more than 20% over the next two years, writes Chris Tindall. It means more than 300 […]
LOW EMISSION Zones (LEZs) have now been formally introduced across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen, after plans were agreed at local authority level and have now also been approved by Scottish Ministers. Local grace periods […]
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Lockerbie-based Holt Transport has secured five-figure funding to expand its fleet and resume growth following the pandemic. The business has acquired a DAF tractor unit, taking its fleet to seven trucks and this will be […]
Midlothian-based David Burns Haulage has replaced a XF480 with the new generation DAF XF 530. Supplied by DAF Trucks dealer J E Douglas & Sons at Duns in the Scottish Borders, it comes with a […]
The boss of the DVSA has hit back at claims that the agency needed to take urgent action to address a shortfall in HGV driving tests, which is said to be blocking industry attempts to […]
Fraserburgh-based operator JA Killoh has taken delivery of two new Mercedes-Benz Actros Ls tractor units from Aberdeen Dealer BLS Truck & Van. The two 2546 tractor units are also the first new vehicles supplied by […]
Peterhead-based Harbour Haulage has taken delivery of a premium-specification Actros L. The new truck, which wears Harbour Haulage’s bright yellow livery, arrived in April, via Aberdeen dealer BLS Truck & Van. The vehicle is earning […]
There is a ‘compelling case’ for commercial vehicles to pay more under a national road pricing regime, according to a report (published 16 May) by the Social Market Foundation. The report comes as ministers prepare […]
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