ONLY 53% of commercial fleets have a strategy for net zero transport, latest research from Bridgestone Mobility Solutions has revealed. According to the ‘Keener to be Greener’ study, conducted among 300 fleet decision makers, more […]
When his close friend passed away last year, Darren Wright wanted to honour the memory of ‘The Beast’ Mark Goddard with a special liveried Volvo FH16, writes Kevin Swallow. IT HAS been two years since […]
When Scania first moved into Dundee it was to set up a vehicle maintenance unit for Alldays. Today it operates out of a purpose-built facility with a burgeoning contract and retail portfolio. General manager John […]
THE SECOND annual Transport News Northern Rewards breakfast presentation will see hauliers from around the North of England gather in Manchester on Friday 7th October for the popular industry event that kicks off with a […]
EVERY SO often a unique event takes place in the Scottish road haulage industry and this year is no exception. Truckfest Scotland was honoured to use the massive Ingliston arena as a stage to unfold […]
Now well into his second year at the Scania Dundee dealership, John Ramsay is looking to push on and increase workshop throughout. He speaks to Kevin Swallow about his association with Dundee and his plans […]
POTATO business Branston is making significant fuel savings from its 33 strong Volvo truck fleet following an in-depth driver training programme utilising Volvo Connect. The company has boosted its average driver scores and increased fuel […]
With more than 1,300 trucks, Ice Road Truckers legend Todd Dewey and two days of glorious sunshine, the premier show in the Scottish road haulage calendar was crammed. The Truckfest Scotland review brings you everything […]
When it comes to sourcing vehicles, operators are facing significant challenges even before the Low Emission Zones are rolled out across Scotland. Kevin Swallow speaks to Fraikin’s John Cooper and Colin Melvin about planning ahead […]
The annual report from the Office of Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain sheds some light on the extensive feedback from the operator surveys. Respondents were optimistic about potential growth, and there are some familiar concerns […]
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