Richard Skidmore (pictured) has been appointed managing director and CEO of Daimler Truck UK, succeeding Heiko Selzam on 1 August 2026, writes Peter Brown. An experienced automotive industry executive, Skidmore has held roles spanning marketing, IT, sales, digital...
The haulage division of Cross Group Aberfeldy is using Podfather logistics software to improve efficiency and reduce administration, writes Peter Brown. Based in Perthshire, Cross Haulage said that improved information flow across its operation, as well as with...
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to impact businesses, writes Peter Brown. Decreasing by 0.1%, the economy's performance reflected the struggles many haulage firms faced with...
The founder of Brigade Electronics (UK) Chris Hanson-Abbott OBE has passed away. He was 92. News of his death was announced on LinkedIn by Brigade Electronics (UK). In a statement the company said: “He founded Brigade Electronics in 1976 after a chance moment on a...
TIP Group will increase the number of Sunswap’s Endurance solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) after introducing a trial programme of the technology to cold chain operators, reports Carol Millett. It follows a successful trial programme more...
The RHA’s National Lorry Week, which highlights the importance of the haulage sector and reinforces the message that road transport connects everything, will take place from Wednesday 24 June to Tuesday 30 June, writes Peter Brown. This year’s event will run under the...
The latest issue of Transport News is out now with Hayton Coulthard Transport on the front cover featuring its new drawbar outfit. We examine the vehicle’s specification and explore its unique reverse journey from hauling processed timber products, to transporting...
Isuzu Truck UK will introduce its new generation of commercial vehicles at RTX 2026, marking the biggest overhaul of its product line-up in its 30-year UK history, writes Peter Brown. The new P700 product range to be revealed includes 3.5-tonne, 7.5-tonne and...
