Stena Line and Stranraer FC mark 39 years together

At 39 years, the relationship between ferry operator Stena Line and Stranraer FC is the longest-running shirt sponsorship in UK professional football, writes Peter Brown. The partnership dates to 1988, when Sealink became the club's shirt sponsor. Stena Line acquired...

Certas Energy fuels Huntly FC partnership

Fuel distributor Certas Energy has teamed up with Huntly FC to sponsor its away kit, writes Peter Brown. The seven-time Highland League champions unveiled its new white and gold away shirt before its match against local rivals Inverurie Loco Works on 19 September,...

Northwards’ repute “tarnished” after TC finds serious compliance failings

Scottish haulier Northwards Ltd has had its operator’s licence curtailed after Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt found serious failings in its vehicle maintenance, driver management and compliance systems, writes Carol Millett. A recently published Traffic...

Dachser buys Drummond Distribution

German family-owned logistics company Dachser is buying its Scottish partner Drummond Distribution for an undisclosed sum, writes Peter Brown. Last year, the Armadale, West Lothian business generated £20m in revenue and employed around 175 people across five locations...

More money available for SME hauliers to carry out zero-emission feasibility studies

The Scottish Government is encouraging small and medium-sized hauliers to carry out zero-emission feasibility studies for their fleets, with funding available to support the process, as it announces a further £1m investment in its SME Fleet Analysis Support Fund....

Nationwide DVS would protect more vulnerable road users

Extending London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) nationwide would give vulnerable road users outside the capital the same protection, according to Brigade Electronics, writes Peter Brown. The vehicle safety specialist said a national scheme would also provide greater...

RTX Scotland 2026 goes large

Scottish road transport operators are being invited to connect with industry peers at RTX Scotland this November, as the dedicated business exhibition returns to Glasgow with a larger footprint, an expanded exhibitor line-up and an enhanced programme of events. Taking...

£1.94bn A9 dualling framework moves to tender

Transport Scotland has formally invited tenders for its £1.94 billion A9 Dualling Delivery Framework Agreement, writes Peter Brown. The framework will be used to procure the remaining sections of the A9 Dualling Programme between Perth and Inverness, marking the final...

BYDs new electric truck given Euro NCAP five-star safety

BYD has joined Mercedes-Benz and Scania in achieving a five-star Euro NCAP rating and CitySafe award for vision, writes Peter Brown. The ETT44 from Chinese manufacturer BYD was tested as a 4x2 tractor unit and judged to have ‘excellent direct vision’, thanks to its...

Volvo wins International Truck of the Year award for electric range

Volvo Trucks has won the International Truck of the Year award for its updated heavy-duty electric range, writes Peter Brown. It is the second time the Volvo FH Electric has received the accolade. With a driving range of up to 700km, Volvo Trucks’ heavy-duty electric...

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Certas Energy fuels Huntly FC partnership

Certas Energy fuels Huntly FC partnership

Fuel distributor Certas Energy has teamed up with Huntly FC to sponsor its away kit, writes Peter Brown. The seven-time Highland League champions unveiled its new white and gold away shirt before its match against local rivals Inverurie Loco Works on 19 September,...

Dachser buys Drummond Distribution

Dachser buys Drummond Distribution

German family-owned logistics company Dachser is buying its Scottish partner Drummond Distribution for an undisclosed sum, writes Peter Brown. Last year, the Armadale, West Lothian business generated £20m in revenue and employed around 175 people across five locations...

Nationwide DVS would protect more vulnerable road users

Nationwide DVS would protect more vulnerable road users

Extending London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) nationwide would give vulnerable road users outside the capital the same protection, according to Brigade Electronics, writes Peter Brown. The vehicle safety specialist said a national scheme would also provide greater...

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Stena Line and Stranraer FC mark 39 years together

Stena Line and Stranraer FC mark 39 years together

At 39 years, the relationship between ferry operator Stena Line and Stranraer FC is the longest-running shirt sponsorship in UK professional football, writes Peter Brown. The partnership dates to 1988, when Sealink became the club's shirt sponsor. Stena Line acquired...

RTX Scotland 2026 goes large

RTX Scotland 2026 goes large

Scottish road transport operators are being invited to connect with industry peers at RTX Scotland this November, as the dedicated business exhibition returns to Glasgow with a larger footprint, an expanded exhibitor line-up and an enhanced programme of events. Taking...

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