IN 2004, two years prior to the arrival of the digital tachograph, RoadTech’s programming team set about creating a revolutionary new web based tachograph analysis system, which they christened Tachomaster. This wasn’t just a completely […]
AN AYRSHIRE operator appeared before the deputy traffic commissioner in Edinburgh after failing to comply with undertakings it had given at a previous hearing. As a consequence, a restricted goods operator in Scotland has had […]
In November 2013, Isuzu Truck UK managing director designate, Pete Murphy was interviewed in Glasgow as he was about to take over command of the company from the legendary Nikki King. Exactly 10 years later […]
The Transport News Scottish Rewards celebration breakfast had something special as it recognised several true legends of the Scottish road haulage industry. Kevin Swallow reports from the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow. IT WAS an […]
CRANE manufacturer Atlas has launched an independent electric crane for the construction sector. Atlas sales manager Dave Keld said the E Power is the first commercially available electric crane for the builders’ merchant market. The […]
After his father introduced him to road haulage, Euan Renton set up on his own in Kincardineshire. David Craik discovers the ‘rewards’ of being your own boss. IF YOU ever want to make weekend plans […]
WASTE management company Biffa put its first electric skiploader into service, with a new 18 tonne Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid. The arrival of the 4×2 rigid forms part of an order for 104 new […]
JOHN Mackirdy Ltd, based on the Isle of Bute, has enabled Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet digital platform across its temperature-controlled trailers, benefitting from advanced analytics, while improving operational efficiency. After a successful trial of Lynx […]
ELLERSLIE T&C has praised MV Commercial for delivering a new DAF CF 450 tipper grab direct from its Ready to Go fleet. MV Commercial came to the aid of the Glasgow based firm when it […]
The specialist equipment trailer sector remains at the forefront of product development, reports Steve Banner, as he casts his eye across the plant and construction sector. SALES of semi-trailers built to haul plant such as […]
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