Articles by Transport News

Claire Gilmore, Scotland’s traffic commissioner for the past five years, has announced she is to resign in May to pursue new challenges. It has also been announced that a new deputy TC Kenneth Young has […]

COMMERCIAL vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus said it had achieved sales growth in all product areas in the 2023 financial year. In total, the company delivered around 116,000 vehicles, an increase of 37% compared […]

VOLVO is the first truck manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission approved for the government’s plug-in grant of up to £25,000 on new registrations, including the Volvo FH Electric […]

Almost 300 staff at Menzies Parcels are facing redundancy as parent company Menzies Distribution prepares to close down the loss-making business next month, writes Carol Millett. Menzies Parcels employs around 270 staff and provides courier […]

FOLLOWING the announcement that Menzies Distribution was to close its Orkney and Shetland depots in December, Streamline Shipping Group became the preferred option to provide a reliable service on the islands from 3 January 2024. […]

TRANSAID is calling upon the transport and logistics sector to sign up for its latest cycle challenge, taking place between 19-22 September 2024. The 159 mile ride, over two days will begin in Newcastle and […]

FORS has updated and revised its training output and introduced a new safe driving course, writes Chris Tindall. The course is delivered through the FORS professional training portfolio and is available to drivers of all […]

THE UK Government claims to have created the most ambitious regulatory framework for the switch to electric vehicles of any country in the world, thanks to new laws which commenced 3 January 2024. Following consultation […]