Transport News

SNAP’s First ‘Haul of Fame’ Winners Revealed

The winners of SNAP’s inaugural Haul of Fame 2026 awards have been announced, with AWJ Penrith, Onroute Avon Lodge and JDR Truckstops among those recognised, writes Peter Brown. SNAP launched the awards last November to shine a spotlight on the drivers, sites and...

South Lanarkshire haulier goes into liquidation

Larkhall-based haulier CCH Transport Limited has entered liquidation following a winding-up petition from His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), writes Peter Brown. The company was ordered to cease trading after HMRC’s petition was granted at Hamilton Sheriff Court...

Government provides £1bn support to hauliers making BEV switch

A £1bn boost to help businesses switch to clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots has been announced by the government to help cut costs, support jobs, and slash emissions, writes Peter Brown. Companies looking to upgrade their rolling stock to...

Government crackdown on late payments to small businesses welcomed

New legislation requiring small businesses to be paid on time, with persistent late payers facing tough penalties, has been welcomed by the road haulage industry, writes Peter Brown. The government said the Small Business Commissioner will be given “sweeping new...

CMAL give £200m Northern Isles freight-flex contract to GSI

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has awarded a £200 million contract to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co (GSI) to build two freight-flex vessels, writes Peter Brown. The vessels, expected to be delivered in 2029, will replace the MVs Helliar and Hildasay...

Traffic Commissioners put focus on drivers’ hours

Complying with drivers’ hours rules is an essential safeguard against fatigue, unfair competition and risk to life, the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain explain in their latest blog. They highlight common areas of non-compliance with drivers’ hours, including...

‘The Guv’nor’ joins Keedwell Scotland’s fleet

A flagship DAF XG+ nicknamed The Guv’nor in honour of John McLellan senior has joined the fleet at Keedwell Scotland, writes Peter Brown. The truck recognises the firm’s forefather and inspiration, John McLellan Senior, and features a picture of him with his first...

Jordan TM boosts fleet with eight Volvo FH Aero Euro NCAP special editions

Bathgate-based haulier Jordan TM has strengthened its fleet with the addition of eight new Volvo FH Aero tractor units, all specified with the premium Euro NCAP Special Edition package, writes Peter Brown. The move follows Volvo Trucks’ launch last year of a limited...

RHA sets out its priorities for Scotland ahead of local elections

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has unveiled a hard-hitting Scottish manifesto, urging the next government to take immediate action to support the country’s road transport sector. Launched at a parliamentary exhibition in Holyrood, the “Driving Scotland” plan...

Over 50% of new transport firms collapse, new data shows

More than half of transport companies established in the past five years are no longer operating, according to data from Companies House, writes Peter Brown. Freight forwarder Breakwells Transport analysed Companies House records for transport companies incorporated...