A targeted fuel duty support package for truck, van, and coach operators, along with the cancellation of planned fuel duty hikes, is needed to help support the transport sector says the RHA, reports Peter Brown. RHA managing director Richard Smith warned that rising...
Hauliers are among businesses facing mounting losses after the collapse of Scottish multinational brewery and pub chain BrewDog, which entered administration in March owing more than £500 million, writes Carol Millett. In all, almost 500 firms are owed money by...
Montracon has announced a series of senior leadership appointments as it looks to accelerate growth and innovation, writes Peter Brown. Paul Avery joined the company in October 2025 as executive director, bringing more than 40 years of experience across the commercial...
Registrations of new diesel HGVs and zero-emission trucks declined in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, writes Peter Brown. New HGV registrations fell to 9,471 units, a decrease of 2.7%....
Solomon Commercials has been named the only UK refrigerated manufacturer to achieve general contractor (GC) partner status with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK, writes Peter Brown. The appointment enables Solomon Commercials to work directly with the OEM to deliver fully...
The Euro NCAP truck safety programme has delivered its strongest results yet, with a record number of five-star ratings in the latest round of tests—led by a standout performance from Scania L-series, reports Peter Brown. Eight rigid trucks in the regional...
Heiko Selzam, managing director and CEO of Daimler Truck UK, will step down this summer to take up a new international leadership role as president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Türk, writes Peter Brown. He joined the UK business in April 2022 and will officially...
A fatal accident inquiry is set to begin next month into the death of a lorry driver who was fatally injured while working at a Glasgow museum, writes Peter Brown. Lorry driver John Dougall died in hospital on 9 June 2022, three days after suffering serious crush...
