The Transport News road test theme continues to be ‘limited edition’ and this month’s example being a spin in a 7.5 tonner with MAN. This TGL is given the X-Lion bling, but is it enough […]
THE ANDERSON Group is considering whether to close down two of its haulage operations, as it begins to make redundancies at both Sam Anderson (Newhouse) and T McMillan Transport. The group, based at Motherwell, Lanarkshire, […]
AS COVID-19 testing rapidly gathers pace in the UK, a proposed drone delivery service will give isolated communities access to tests. Based at Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban, the trial will consist of two-way […]
The death knell for 7.5 tonners has been ringing for some time, yet the market continues unabated. Kevin Swallow took to the road in a MAN TGL, given the X-Lion treatment, to see how the […]
Operators who maximise the internal space on a double deck trailer by going as high as they can, compromise with a reduced fuel consumption. Now Don-Bur has designed an ‘expanding roof’ that gives an operator […]
Self-insurance sounds like a perfect solution to rising insurance costs, and while it can lower your premiums, it also puts fleets into a risk bracket few can really afford, writes Robin Meczes. THE RISING cost […]
Reducing insurance premiums requires several small steps rather than simply changing providers every 12 months, as John Kendall finds out. TAXES, fuel and insurance premiums; probably the top three things that transport companies would be […]
A new location and growth in truck rental has helped TIP Trailer Services increase its presence in Scotland. Kevin Swallow speaks to Mike Furnival about investment and future plans, while remaining open during the Covid-19 […]
The death knell for 7.5 tonners has been ringing for some time, yet the market continues unabated. Kevin Swallow took to the road in a MAN TGL, given the X-Lion treatment, to see how the […]
If you run a small haulage firm and decide to employ a family member as transport manager, make sure their knowledge is beyond reproach, reports Chris Tindall… Haulage firms relying on a spouse to take […]
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