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...
The acquisition of a Scottish haulage company increased STEF Langdons' turnover by nearly £12 million, although the overall trend was one of modest growth and a slight decline in pre-tax profits, reports Peter Brown. Chilled and ambient food transport specialist STEF...
It has now been two years since the last increase in new HGV registrations, as the latest figures show yet another decline, writes Peter Brown. It was in the second quarter of 2024 that the market last recorded growth, rising by 2.9%, according to the latest figures...
Carnoustie-based haulier David Murray Transport has called it a day after facing what it called 'significant challenges over the past year'. In an announcement on Facebook, owners Gary and Wendy Devlin said that "the decision to tell our staff was the hardest day...
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...
A new national campaign, Driver Health Week, will take place from 1-6 September to highlight the importance of improving the health and wellbeing of commercial drivers amid concerns over an ageing workforce and rising rates of preventable illness. The week will...
More than £24,000 was raised at the fourth annual Transaid Cup football tournament, which was won by Scania, writes Peter Brown. Transport and logistics businesses gathered at Ilkeston Town FC in Derbyshire for a festival of football, networking and fundraising in...
The latest issue of Transport News is out today. The front cover features one of four new MAN eTGX tractor units now in service with John G Russell (Transport), where they are operating day and night. David Craik catches up with the timber trial and assesses the Net...
