Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) has introduced the first battery-electric trucks to join its fleet, with three new 42-tonne Scania tractor units entering live operation through the eFREIGHT 2030 programme, writes Peter Brown. The vehicles are the first of 10...
A haulier has set up a safe truck parking network to help tackle the lack of secure overnight HGV parking by allowing hauliers to rent out spare spaces, writes Peter Brown. Park Safe has been developed by Lancashire-based McMurrays Haulage and Aaron Conlon, the...
The Scottish Government has said it will "continue to press" the UK Government to fund future upgrades to the A75 and A77, responding to renewed calls to dual the A75 between Gretna and Cairnryan. Dumfries and Galloway MP John Cooper and Logistics UK's policy lead for...
The Scottish Government has been urged to dual the A75 between Gretna and Cairnryan to drive economic growth and improve road safety, writes Peter Brown. The 95-mile A75 between Gretna and Cairnryan connects the British mainland with Northern Ireland, and converting...
Carrier Transicold has launched a new battery system for refrigerated trailers designed to extend the life of semi-trailers, writes Peter Brown. The ReCool is a 38.5kWh battery system for trailer transport refrigeration units, designed to serve as a lifecycle energy...
Scania UK has strengthened its northeast aftersales network with the opening of a new service branch in Stockton-on-Tees, replacing its Darlington operation after more than 40 years, writes Peter Brown. The purpose-built facility has been designed to support operators...
Trade bodies have welcomed government plans to put technical education on an equal footing with academic study, writes Peter Brown. The reforms could help tackle the growing shortage of HGV technicians and other skilled workers across the road transport sector....
Customers of insurance broker Anthony Jones (UK) have been urged by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to contact their insurers directly to check their policies remain valid after the company agreed to stop carrying out regulated activities, writes Carol Millett....
