In this issue

Oil prices might be low, but fuel is still a costly and essential component of any truck fleet operation especially through the coronavirus pandemic. We look at how fuel cards might ease the pain and […]

It has been 18 months since Claire Gilmore was appointed as Traffic Commissioner for Scotland. A qualified engineer who worked for the Ministry of Defence, the NHS and as a solicitor. She speaks exclusively to […]

When Inverness based GM Leitch needed a new truck, the boss delegated the responsibility to the driver. ‘Tootan’ explains how a lifetime in plant, machinery and trucks provided inspiration for a new highly spec’d Volvo […]

Improving the safety of vulnerable road users has driven Aberdeen based The Shore Porters’ Society to equip its fleet with cameras. Kevin Swallow talks to Richard Henderson about legislation and the challenge van operators present […]

With the role of the transport manager now on a par with senior management, should restricted licence operators be subject to more training to compensate for the absence of a transport manager? Carol Millett looks […]

Most bodybuilders and trailer manufacturers closed their factories through April as the Covid-19 pandemic reached its peak. Now starts the phased return to work and ramping up of production as everyone inches towards the light […]

The Transport News road test theme continues to be ‘limited edition’ and this month’s example being a spin in a 7.5 tonner with MAN. This TGL is given the X-Lion bling, but is it enough […]

An early casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s CV Show at the NEC, Birmingham should have had two big truck cab launches for the UK market. Despite the lack of a physical event, many […]

To cope with demand following growth in parts, sales and workshop, Volvo Trucks UK spent £1 million to double the size of its wholly owned facility at Inverness. Regional boss Neil Park, depot manager Iain […]