Transport News

Storm Dave set to disrupt transport network over the Easter weekend

Hauliers and lorry drivers have been warned that strong winds, heavy rain and snow over high ground will disrupt travel across large parts of Scotland over the Easter weekend, writes Peter Brown. The Met Office said Storm Dave is set to bring high winds and heavy...

Protruck Auction marks 20 years with drive-thru charity truck sale

It has been 20 years since Protruck Auction first brought down the gavel on a wagon, and it will celebrate the milestone by hosting a drive-thru sale and raising money for charity. The sale will take place on Friday, 15 May, at the Protruck Auction site in Belton,...

DFDS adds seven Tiger Trailers Insuliners to its fleet

DFDS Logistics Scotland has bolstered its Shetland fleet with the addition of seven insulated curtainsiders manufactured by Tiger Trailers, fully customised to meet the operator’s exact requirements. Designed and engineered for the transportation of fish within a...

Logistics UK: ‘Operation Brock needs permanent solution’

National Highways will set up Operation Brock on the M20 ahead of the Easter getaway but frustration that no permanent solution has been found is boiling over in the logistics sector, writes Carol Millett. What was meant to be a short-term fix for post-Brexit...

SNAP’s First ‘Haul of Fame’ Winners Revealed

The winners of SNAP’s inaugural Haul of Fame 2026 awards have been announced, with AWJ Penrith, Onroute Avon Lodge and JDR Truckstops among those recognised, writes Peter Brown. SNAP launched the awards last November to shine a spotlight on the drivers, sites and...

South Lanarkshire haulier goes into liquidation

Larkhall-based haulier CCH Transport Limited has entered liquidation following a winding-up petition from His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), writes Peter Brown. The company was ordered to cease trading after HMRC’s petition was granted at Hamilton Sheriff Court...

Government provides £1bn support to hauliers making BEV switch

A £1bn boost to help businesses switch to clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots has been announced by the government to help cut costs, support jobs, and slash emissions, writes Peter Brown. Companies looking to upgrade their rolling stock to...

Government crackdown on late payments to small businesses welcomed

New legislation requiring small businesses to be paid on time, with persistent late payers facing tough penalties, has been welcomed by the road haulage industry, writes Peter Brown. The government said the Small Business Commissioner will be given “sweeping new...

CMAL give £200m Northern Isles freight-flex contract to GSI

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a £200 million contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co (GSI) to build two freight-flex vessels, writes Peter Brown. The vessels, expected to be delivered in 2029, will replace the MVs Helliar and Hildasay...

Traffic Commissioners put focus on drivers’ hours

Complying with drivers’ hours rules is an essential safeguard against fatigue, unfair competition and risk to life, the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain explain in their latest blog. They highlight common areas of non-compliance with drivers’ hours, including...