Transport Scotland has invited contractors to tender for the final miles of dualling on the A9, writes Peter Brown. It has published a £1.94 billion contract notice for the remaining 58 miles, which will be delivered using capital funding. The first contract to be...
The countdown to RTX 2026 is already generating momentum, with a host of manufacturers unveiling new products ahead of the industry showcase at Stoneleigh from 30 June to 2 July. Peter Brown rounds up the latest launches and innovations set to make an impact at this...
Logistics company Russell Group has put in Scotland’s first megawatt charging system (MCS) at its Coatbridge depot for its growing fleet of battery-electric trucks, reports Peter Brown. The MCS was installed by electric vehicle turnkey fleet solutions company amphos...
Hauliers using the A83 through the Argyll and Bute between Campbeltown and Tarbet will no longer have to wait at temporary traffic lights at the Rest and Be Thankful, as they have been removed for the summer, writes Peter Brown. BEAR Scotland, which carries out work...
Giti Tire said it has launched Europe's first drive-axle truck tyre to achieve an 'A' rating for rolling resistance, writes Peter Brown. Available in size 315/70R22.5, the new GDL272 Ecoroad is designed for long-haul operations and forms part of a wider range aimed at...
A UK-backed study into the future of autonomous freight has identified hub-to-hub motorway trunking and intermodal shuttle services as the most promising applications for the early deployment of self-driving HGVs across the UK logistics sector, writes Peter Brown. The...
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...
