A STRATEGICALLY important truck stop in Scotland has closed, raising concerns about where HGV drivers can safely park up, writes Chris Tindall. The Lockerbie Lorry Park, adjacent to the M74 and between junctions 16 and […]
A scaffolding operator has been kicked out of the haulage industry for four years after failing to put in place any proper systems for managing its drivers, drivers’ hours or vehicle maintenance, writes Chris Tindall. […]
BEELSBY Contractors said the addition of two Fruehauf tippers has improved the efficiency of its operations at Immingham Docks. The two stepframe smoothsider tippers and Scania R450 tractors are part of the company’s 20 strong […]
ONE IN 10 vehicles were found to have dangerous mechanical issues during a day of co-ordinated action by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), National Highways and police forces on Britain’s roads. These included problems […]
Known for its livestock feeds, Aberdeenshire based Harbro has introduced the Iveco S-Way to its fleet, writes Gordon Roberts. IVECO continues to make inroads with Scottish transport businesses, with livestock nutrition company Harbro the latest […]
HAULIERS wishing to purchase an electric vehicle from Renault heavy-duty range can reserve the first manufacturing slots, with production of the E-Tech T and C due to start at the end of 2023 in Bourg-en-Bresse. […]
THOMPSON Commercials have been an Isuzu Truck dealer since 2012, covering Humberside, North Yorkshire, Teesside, County Durham and Tyne & Wear, and this relationship continues to grow with the announcement that Isuzu Truck has appointed […]
THE RHA is calling on ministers to cut the red tape surrounding planning rules on new truck stops so that HGV drivers can have greater access to safe and secure roadside facilities, writes Carol Millett. […]
DAF TRUCKS has introduced a completely new range of drivelines for its LF distribution series. The new Paccar PX-5 and PX-7 engines, in combination with the new automatic eight-speed PowerLine gearboxes, result in up to […]
Hauliers value their reputation and work hard to keep it. Few would relish standing in the shoes of a Traffic Commissioner, who is responsible for the licensing and regulation of those who operate heavy goods […]
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