DFDS LOGISTICS has acquired Highlands haulier DR Macleod and pledged to continue its services to local communities. In a statement on social media, DFDS confirmed that an agreement had been reached to transfer the transport […]
ALLTRUCK Commercial Vehicle Repairs Ltd, part of the Alltruck Group, has been appointed an authorised repairer in Scotland for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Alltruck Group directors, Martin Shaw and Peter Hoggan, were united in their thoughts: “This […]
AN AIRDRIE operator that failed to act on traffic examiner reports highlighting unsatisfactory systems for monitoring drivers’ hours has had its licence curtailed by the traffic commissioner, writes Chris Tindall. A.T Best Handlers, including director […]
NORTH Lanarkshire Council is transforming the management of its 600 strong fleet following the roll-out of a new system. A move to paperless working, the system from Freeway Fleet Systems sees workshop mechanics equipped with […]
The Northern Rewards 2023 are now open for nominations to celebrate best practice across the North of England road haulage sector. Organised by Transport News, the event is open to all HGV operators based in […]
Scottish timber firms James Jones & Sons and Scotlog Haulage are partnering with Volvo in a three year trial of electric timber trucks, funded by Scottish Forestry, writes Carol Millett. James Jones & Sons will […]
Wincanton has commenced operations at its new shared user supply chain hub at Scotland Gateway. The site, which the company said would centralise operations across the country, is also expected to provide efficiencies for its […]
With the ferry debacle looking likely to be long term, Transport News’ Carol Millett spoke to hauliers and the Scottish devolved government about the impact of the creaking ferry service on transport businesses delivering to […]
Fox Group has acquired muck away and aggregates organisation Tipworx and bulked up its fleet, plant and staffing levels in the process, writes Chris Tindall. Paul Fox, MD of the family-run Fox Group, said: “This […]
It is often said a hauliers’ best form of advertising are the trucks on the road, and that’s certainly been true for Gordon Hunter. His Fife-based company, Gordon Hunter Transport, operate a distinctive fleet of […]
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