‘Business as usual’ for EVT Scotland after a fire ripped through its Kilmarnock office block

A fire has destroyed an office block in Kilmarnock where vehicle movement company EVT Scotland is based, but boss Gavin Wallace says it is “business as usual” despite the disruption caused by the blaze. Firefighters were called to Bowie House at Rowallan Business Park...

Businessman Joe Wall acquires a 50% stake in Currie Solutions Group

Currie Solutions Group has announced that business owner and investor Joe Wall has made a strategic investment in the business. As part of the transaction, Joe Wall, who is also MD of Dunfermline-based Cress Co Limited, has acquired a 50% shareholding in the...

New CEO appointed at Bullet Express

Supply chain logistics company Bullet Express has announced that it will have a new CEO from the beginning of November 2026, writes Peter Brown. Current chief operating officer Grant Donald (pictured) will succeed John McKail, who led the private equity-backed...

FUSO Truck UK to be the new FUSO distributor for Great Britain

Daimler Truck UK and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation have appointed FUSO Truck UK Ltd as the new general distributor for FUSO vehicles in Great Britain from 1 October 2026, reports Peter Brown. FUSO Truck UK (FTUK) will be responsible for sales and customer...

Yuill & Dodds grows turnover and profits

Yuill & Dodds increased both turnover and profits last year, defying tough trading conditions and mounting pressure on margins, writes Chris Tindall. The Hamilton-based haulier, which specialises in bulk movements for the waste industry, construction and general...

Road freight figures point to productivity growth

The first quarter of 2026 suggests there was a marked uplift in productivity, according to the latest road freight figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Between January and March 2026, UK-registered HGVs lifted an estimated 387 million tonnes of...

Driver health and wellbeing week gets under way

A UK-wide initiative bringing together drivers and businesses to take practical action on driver health is up and running, writes Carol Millett. The campaign is led by Driving Better Health and continues until 6 September. Its aim is to raise awareness of the physical...

Kitwave Wholesale Group buys Fife Creamery

The Kitwave Wholesale Group has acquired Fife Creamery for an undisclosed sum, writes Peter Brown. Based in Tyne & Wear, Kitwave said the deal strengthens its presence across Scotland. Fife Creamery will continue to operate under its established brand, with no...

Hillhouse Quarry Group strengthens fleet with 15 new Volvo FMX tippers

Family-owned aggregates and construction materials specialist Hillhouse Quarry Group has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of 15 new Volvo FMX 8x4 tippers, writes Peter Brown. The Troon-based business has a longstanding partnership with Volvo Trucks, which...

AI system to improve roadworker safety

An AI-enabled system is to be trialled to help improve the safety of roadworkers, writes Peter Brown. Forsite Connected Safety will be trialled across Scotland’s trunk road network to detect dangerous driving as vehicles approach roadworks and provide staff with...

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Transport News January 2026

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New CEO appointed at Bullet Express

New CEO appointed at Bullet Express

Supply chain logistics company Bullet Express has announced that it will have a new CEO from the beginning of November 2026, writes Peter Brown. Current chief operating officer Grant Donald (pictured) will succeed John McKail, who led the private equity-backed...

Yuill & Dodds grows turnover and profits

Yuill & Dodds grows turnover and profits

Yuill & Dodds increased both turnover and profits last year, defying tough trading conditions and mounting pressure on margins, writes Chris Tindall. The Hamilton-based haulier, which specialises in bulk movements for the waste industry, construction and general...

Driver health and wellbeing week gets under way

Driver health and wellbeing week gets under way

A UK-wide initiative bringing together drivers and businesses to take practical action on driver health is up and running, writes Carol Millett. The campaign is led by Driving Better Health and continues until 6 September. Its aim is to raise awareness of the physical...

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FUSO Truck UK to be the new FUSO distributor for Great Britain

FUSO Truck UK to be the new FUSO distributor for Great Britain

Daimler Truck UK and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation have appointed FUSO Truck UK Ltd as the new general distributor for FUSO vehicles in Great Britain from 1 October 2026, reports Peter Brown. FUSO Truck UK (FTUK) will be responsible for sales and customer...

Road freight figures point to productivity growth

Road freight figures point to productivity growth

The first quarter of 2026 suggests there was a marked uplift in productivity, according to the latest road freight figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Between January and March 2026, UK-registered HGVs lifted an estimated 387 million tonnes of...

Kitwave Wholesale Group buys Fife Creamery

Kitwave Wholesale Group buys Fife Creamery

The Kitwave Wholesale Group has acquired Fife Creamery for an undisclosed sum, writes Peter Brown. Based in Tyne & Wear, Kitwave said the deal strengthens its presence across Scotland. Fife Creamery will continue to operate under its established brand, with no...

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