Scania reintroduce the Longline cab for series production

Scania has put the Longline cab back into series production as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility, writes Peter Brown. It was first introduced in 2002 at the Hanover Truck Show and entered full...

William Nicol merges with Sounding Out Solutions to form engineering

Turnkey gas detection solutions specialist Sounding Out Solutions has officially merged with Aberdeen-based William Nicol, the family-run, trusted leader in transport and industrial services, reports Peter Brown. The merger forms the newly established William Nicol...

Register now for Road Transport Expo 2026

Road Transport Expo (RTX) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh from 30 June to 2 July 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year with what organisers describe as its most ambitious showcase yet, writes Hayley Tayler. Its rapid growth underscores strong demand for a hands-on event...

Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet

Stena Line has announced a significant investment of approximately £14 million in the ongoing refit and upgrade of its Irish Sea fleet, writes Peter Brown. The operator’s Irish Sea fleet comprises 11 vessels serving key routes, including Belfast–Cairnryan,...

Solomon Commercials secures sole UK GC Partner status with Mercedes-Benz Trucks

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...

RHA calls for essential fuel user rebate and end to planned fuel duty hikes

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...

Scania L-series tops Euro NCAP truck safety tests

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...

Daimler Truck UK boss to join Mercedes-Benz Türk

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...

Inquiry into the death of a lorry driver in Glasgow

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...

Brewdog administration leaves hauliers owed money

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...

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Scania reintroduce the Longline cab for series production

Scania reintroduce the Longline cab for series production

Scania has put the Longline cab back into series production as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility, writes Peter Brown. It was first introduced in 2002 at the Hanover Truck Show and entered full...

Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet

Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet

Stena Line has announced a significant investment of approximately £14 million in the ongoing refit and upgrade of its Irish Sea fleet, writes Peter Brown. The operator’s Irish Sea fleet comprises 11 vessels serving key routes, including Belfast–Cairnryan,...

Brewdog administration leaves hauliers owed money

Brewdog administration leaves hauliers owed money

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...

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Register now for Road Transport Expo 2026

Register now for Road Transport Expo 2026

Road Transport Expo (RTX) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh from 30 June to 2 July 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year with what organisers describe as its most ambitious showcase yet, writes Hayley Tayler. Its rapid growth underscores strong demand for a hands-on event...

Scania L-series tops Euro NCAP truck safety tests

Scania L-series tops Euro NCAP truck safety tests

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...

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