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...
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...
Motorway service area operator Moto is offering free truck parking to lorry drivers who book a room at any of its Travelodge sites where truck parking is available. The offer follows a meeting between DriverWell founder Peter McKenna and Moto Hospitality trading...
Andrew Malcolm MBE, CEO of the Malcolm Group, has been recognised for his contribution to the road transport industry after receiving the Motor Transport Service to Industry Award, writes Peter Brown. He was presented with the award at the Motor Transport Awards,...
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...
Volvo Trucks is marking the Volvo Group’s 100th anniversary in 2027 with a special edition of its FH, FH16 and FH Aero ranges, writes Peter Brown. The Volvo 100-Year Edition will be available to order from September 2026, with diesel, gas and electric powertrains...
The Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin has been named Fleet Truck of the Year 2026 at the Motor Transport Awards, beating competition on fuel economy, driver appeal, safety and aftersales support, writes Peter Brown. Judges singled out the Actros L for delivering...
Hauliers and fleet operators will gather in Birmingham for the FORS Annual Conference 2026, where the industry will examine how rapidly developing technology is changing the way road transport businesses operate, manage fleets and protect drivers. Taking place at the...
