Logistics UK has hailed the scrapping of Brexit rules affecting UK food exports to the EU next year as “commonsense”, writes Peter Brown. The changes mean exporters of fresh, frozen or processed meat will no longer require costly veterinary certificates to prove they...
Former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (pictured) has been appointed Scotland’s new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport in a major reshuffle by First Minister John Swinney, writes Peter Brown. The appointment marks one of the most significant...
Tanker drivers working for Oxalis Logistics UK have secured a pay win after a long-running dispute, writes Peter Brown. The drivers, who deliver fuel supplies to major airlines operating at Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport, had taken strike action when employed...
The 136-year-old family-run baker Tunnock’s has added its first-ever Volvo truck to its delivery fleet with the arrival of a new FH Aero 6x2 rigid, writes Peter Brown. Tunnock’s was previously an all-Scania operation. Engineering and transport manager Stuart Loudon...
The countdown is on for one of Scotland’s biggest trucking events as The Angus Truck Show 2026 returns to Brechin Castle Showground on Saturday 6th June 2026, writes Peter Brown (with images supplied from Willie Sinclair at last year event). Truck enthusiasts,...
Matched multi-million-pound funding is now available for lorry park operators as the government extends the scheme launched in 2023, writes Peter Brown. Covering sites across England, often used by Scottish lorry drivers heading across the border, the extra funding...
People starting the HGV technician apprenticeship has increased by almost half in four years, according to analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Driving that 47% increase between 2020/21 and 2024/25 has been older trainees and Apprenticeship...
Simon Villanueva has been appointed the new trucks sales director at Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland replacing Hannah Mayo, writes Peter Brown. In his new role, he will oversee new truck sales and all related product and customer support activities. He joins the sales...
