Four hundred Brake Brothers employees at its Newhouse, Motherwell, site have secured a major pay increase, reports Peter Brown. The deal delivers a 4.85% increase in the basic hourly rate for warehouse, administrative, hygiene and distribution staff. The pay package...
GXO drivers working on the Howdens contract in Bellshill have secured an inflation-beating pay rise, writes Carol Millett. The news was confirmed by the union Unite, which said around 30 drivers delivering Howdens kitchens from the GXO distribution hub have secured a...
Operators trialling a demo truck from Daimler Truck UK will help raise money for charity, writes Kevin Swallow. The demonstrator is a Mercedes-Benz Actros L 2653 ProCabin with a tag-axle specification, which is fully equipped with optional extras, including customised...
The RHA’s long-running truck cartel compensation claim has moved a step closer to court after the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) scheduled a key case management conference for 13 October, writes Carol Millett. However, RHA managing director Richard Smith has warned...
Registration is now open for RTX Scotland 2026. RTX Scotland 2026 returns to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow on 18-19 November 2026, following a successful inaugural event that attracted strong visitor numbers and widespread industry support. Launched by...
Carrier Transicold has launched a new battery system for refrigerated trailers designed to extend the life of semi-trailers, writes Peter Brown. The ReCool is a 38.5kWh battery system for trailer transport refrigeration units, designed to serve as a lifecycle energy...
Scania UK has strengthened its northeast aftersales network with the opening of a new service branch in Stockton-on-Tees, replacing its Darlington operation after more than 40 years, writes Peter Brown. The purpose-built facility has been designed to support operators...
Trade bodies have welcomed government plans to put technical education on an equal footing with academic study, writes Peter Brown. The reforms could help tackle the growing shortage of HGV technicians and other skilled workers across the road transport sector....
