Innovation in the chilled distribution sector sees suppliers and operators both leading the charge. Thermo King is starting an electric axle trial that will power the refrigeration unit, and Inverness based operator Williamson Foodservice has […]
For north east based Northern Metal Recycling and its boss Jordan Bell, it has been a swift assent. After a lifetime in the recycling sector, it made sense to set up his own company and […]
Getting vital goods to the Western Isles has become a real struggle as the ferry debacle continues to plague hauliers. A creaking service nears collapse as new boats are delayed and older ones, often requiring […]
Scania unveiled its Super 13, a new engine platform designed to save the operator money, and it underpins this month’s road test on the 460R. Transport News resident road tester, Stevie Walker, has been out […]
For decades Mercedes-Benz has been a part of many a fleet in Scotland and popular with owner-drivers, embracing the iconic SK, Actros with its new technology and UK-spec’d Axor. Ian Lawson goes through his back […]
Despite parts of the A9 between Perth and Inverness having been upgraded and an increased 50mph speed limit for trucks introduced, the Scottish government has now admitted it will not be possible to upgrade all […]
A decent barometer for the UK economy is the used truck market, and there are signs it is beginning to bloom. Even though lead times for new chassis remain ‘long’ there are an increasing number […]
Templeman Retailing & Vending officially bought the 150,000th truck that MAN has sold in the UK, and its been given a livery to match the occasion. Lucy Radley talks to Kevin Templeman about the truck […]
Hauliers have long forged relations with their peers, ironed out disputes, caught up on the latest news and had fun over a drink or three. Born from such beginnings, the Glasgow Freight Club is celebrating […]
Talk to sectors of the bulk transport industry and they’ll tell you there is a lull, and for the manufacturers they too often sound pessimistic. Yet there remains a strong demand for tipper and moving […]
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