THE PRIME Minister’s proposed civil service recruitment freeze could see the UK’s HGV driver shortage escalate, according to Logistics UK. Also, road safety could be compromised if planned resourcing for heavy vehicle checks is halted. […]
Aberdeen Sheriff Court has refused an appeal by an HGV driver jailed for drink driving after he claimed he should have been ordered to undertake unpaid work instead. Timothy Humphreys was jailed in January for […]
The combination of Hayton Coulthard Transport, ARR Craib and Pollock makes for one of Scotland’s biggest fleets. All three are part of the Gregory Group, whose distribution operation is based in North Tawton in Devon. […]
Crowds flocked to the Royal Highland Showground at Ingliston, Edinburgh for the return of ScotPlant 2022. Visitors, including Transport News, were treated to an array of incredible products from the world’s leading manufacturers. We bring […]
The drip-feed of new e-products continues as Volvo Truck takes its electric range to the next level with new long haul and construction vehicles. Transport News travelled to Sweden to try out two e-wagons; an […]
Demand to upgrade the A75 and raise the national speed limit for trucks on single carriageway roads to 50mph has been ratcheted up a notch with local hauliers and politicians pressing the argument. There’s no […]
A nationwide surge in e-commerce goods during the pandemic has given extra claws to two-man delivery group Panther Logistics. The Northampton based firm continues to look north with a new 130,000sq.ft warehouse in Seaham, County […]
This year’s CV Show kicks off on 24 May for three days with plenty to keep you busy. Exhibitors will have their latest equipment on show across two halls of the NEC in Birmingham. Transport […]
Goods stolen from a trailer led to a spat between a central belt haulier and its insurer over the definition of a truck being ‘unattended’. In an exclusive investigation, Transport News explores how operators can […]
THE DfT will provide £20 million to truckstop operators to improve security, lighting and shower rooms at roadside services for lorry drivers. Roads minister Baroness Vere said it is vital HGV drivers feel safe and […]
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