Dual the A75 for safer and faster roads

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...

FCA tells customers of broker Anthony Jones to check their insurance cover

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....

Northwards invest in eight new SDC insulated trailers for seafood transportation

Freight and haulage operator Northwards has invested £640,000 in additional insulated trailers to meet growing demand for salmon exports from Shetland, writes Peter Brown. The new insulated trailers will arrive later this year, followed by a rolling replacement...

Scottish government puts in more money for zero emission haulage

The Scottish government has unveiled a further £1 million to help small and medium-sized haulage operators prepare for the switch to zero-emission trucks, writes Peter Brown. The funding expands the SME Fleet Analysis Support scheme following strong demand from...

Chemical logistics company fined after employee suffered fatal fall from height

Bertschi UK was fined £425,000 after a warehouse supervisor suffered fatal injuries following a fall from a mobile loading ramp during a container loading operation at its Middlesbrough site, writes Peter Brown. The company was found guilty of breaching the Health and...

RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to drive lasting change

The RHA has launched its Wellbeing Charter, a new framework designed to put the health and wellbeing of the UK's transport and logistics workforce at the heart of the industry's agenda, writes Peter Brown. It is built around six pillars: Learning and Development,...

Money pumped in to improve forestry roads for Scottish timber hauliers

Scottish Forestry is helping to fund nine new projects to improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure, to the tune of £900,000, writes Peter Brown. The funding has been allocated to projects that include upgrades to existing fragile rural roads, the creation of...

TIP Group partner with Palfinger to explore ‘leasing’ opportunities

A partnership has been struck between TIP Group and Palfinger to explore new leasing and rental models for specialized crane and lifting equipment, writes Peter Brown. The collaboration is a targeted step in TIP Group's continued expansion into specialized equipment,...

Leyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing

Leyland Trucks is celebrating 130 years of British manufacturing, spanning the journey from steam-powered vehicles to battery electric trucks, writes Peter Brown. Phil Jones, managing director of Leyland Trucks, said: “What makes this milestone so special isn't simply...

Win Tickets to Truckfest Scotland in Our Exciting Giveaway!

You can win tickets to experience one of Scotland's biggest trucking events for free, thanks to an exciting new ticket giveaway. We're giving away 50 pairs of tickets to Truckfest Scotland, offering lucky winners the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day packed with...

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Dual the A75 for safer and faster roads

Dual the A75 for safer and faster roads

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...

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RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to drive lasting change

RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to drive lasting change

The RHA has launched its Wellbeing Charter, a new framework designed to put the health and wellbeing of the UK's transport and logistics workforce at the heart of the industry's agenda, writes Peter Brown. It is built around six pillars: Learning and Development,...

Win Tickets to Truckfest Scotland in Our Exciting Giveaway!

Win Tickets to Truckfest Scotland in Our Exciting Giveaway!

You can win tickets to experience one of Scotland's biggest trucking events for free, thanks to an exciting new ticket giveaway. We're giving away 50 pairs of tickets to Truckfest Scotland, offering lucky winners the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day packed with...

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