MV Commercial has completed a multi-million-pound deal to buy tipping trailer and rigid body manufacturer Fruehauf out of administration. The deal protects 120 jobs and includes an immediate cash injection and a commitment to a […]
There are still a few 10-seat tables and a couple of category sponsorship opportunities available at the inaugural Transport News Scottish Rewards Presentation Breakfast to be held during Tip-ex Tank-ex, on the morning of Friday […]
IF YOUR industry role is a transport manager, vital for the safe, efficient and legal operation of your employer’s fleet, then knowledge is key, and keeping abreast of the latest vehicle and industry-wide regulations can […]
A NEW six mile stretch of dual carriageway on the A9 between Perth and Dunkeld has been officially opened. The £96 million section runs from Luncarty to Pass of Birnam and is the latest stage […]
LINCOLNSHIRE-based tipper and rigid trailer manufacturer Fruehauf has been placed into administration. Hauliers and commercial vehicle suppliers said ongoing delays to orders had already led to a major trailer shortage across the entire supply chain. […]
THE UK government has provided funding for a trial of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Scotland. It is being organised by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) trade group alongside Arcola Energy. Its remit is to […]
IN YET another indication that the world, or at least the UK, is getting back to normal and a regular calendar of industry events is quickly moving into place, Transport News can happily report that […]
AFTER a successful 12 month trial with two seed units, ASDA has taken delivery of 170 new refrigerated trailers, all fitted with Carrier Transicold’s flagship multi-temperature Vector HE19 MT unit. A long-standing Carrier Transicold customer, […]
The RHA welcomes the positive response from the Department for Transport (DfT) to the trials of longer semi-trailers (LSTs), finding them to be safer, more economical and better for the environment. DfT will now consider […]
“GOVERNMENT must prioritise the granting of 10,000 temporary work visas to encourage EU drivers to return to support the UK’s supply chain,” said Logistics UK. Exclusive analysis of the latest ONS Labour Force Survey Q2 […]
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