Hauliers are among businesses facing mounting losses after the collapse of Scottish multinational brewery and pub chain BrewDog, which entered administration in March owing more than £500 million, writes Carol Millett. In all, almost 500 firms are owed money by...
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Montracon bolsters leadership team to drive growth strategy
Montracon has announced a series of senior leadership appointments as it looks to accelerate growth and innovation, writes Peter Brown. Paul Avery joined the company in October 2025 as executive director, bringing more than 40 years of experience across the commercial...
New diesel and zero emission truck registrations fall
Registrations of new diesel HGVs and zero-emission trucks declined in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, writes Peter Brown. New HGV registrations fell to 9,471 units, a decrease of 2.7%....
William Nicol launches ‘Mother Trucker’ marking business milestone and charity support
Transport company William Nicol has joined forces with Fierce Beer to launch a new brew celebrating more than 90 years in business while supporting charitable causes, reports Peter Brown. The “Mother Trucker” beer pays tribute to the trucking industry, backing a range...
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Daimler Truck UK boss to join Mercedes-Benz Türk
Heiko Selzam, managing director and CEO of Daimler Truck UK, will step down this summer to take up a new international leadership role as president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Türk, writes Peter Brown. He joined the UK business in April 2022 and will officially...
Inquiry into the death of a lorry driver in Glasgow
A fatal accident inquiry is set to begin next month into the death of a lorry driver who was fatally injured while working at a Glasgow museum, writes Peter Brown. Lorry driver John Dougall died in hospital on 9 June 2022, three days after suffering serious crush...
New Volvo electric trucks have more than 430-mile range
The latest electric trucks unveiled by Volvo Trucks offer ranges of up to 435 miles on a single charge, writes Peter Brown. Among them is the new long-distance FH Aero Electric, a 6x2 configuration with a tag axle, designed specifically for long-haul and intercity...
Bandvulc unveils fifth-generation drive axle tyre for LGV Fleets
Bandvulc has unveiled the latest generation of its drive-axle tyre for regional fleets, marking a significant update to its long-running Deliverymaster range, writes Peter Brown. The new Deliverymaster 5 replaces the Regiomaster BDE1 across the 17.5-inch and 19.5-inch...









