DESPITE political uncertainty over Brexit through 2019, van sales finished up 2.4% to 365,778 units, the third highest figure on record. Nigel Base, commercial vehicle manager at the SMMT, said the numbers over the past […]
BUCHER Municipal Winter’s clean air, electrically powered Phoenix Electra spreader is now available permanently mounted on a dedicated DAF chassis, specially modified by Johnston Sweepers and being produced by them at their manufacturing plant in […]
REGISTRATIONS are rolling in for the Scottish Clean Air Roadshow to be held in BT Murraryfield, Edinburgh on Thursday 2 April. With attendance capped at 210, a full house of delegates is expected, to take […]
Many lorry drivers and employees have to work at height as part of their job, so it’s the employers’ responsibility to eliminate the risks. Gordon Roberts looks at the solutions available.
By the time you read this the 13 year production run of the TGX will be at an end, so with this final hurrah, MAN Truck and Bus UK has created a special edition X-Lion […]
Road safety innovator Brigade Electronics has welcomed a change to London’s Direct Vision Standard that eases the fitting of sensors to articulated lorries. More information in this month’s special supplement.
The challenge for independent workshops is ensuring they keep pace with advancements in electronics, emissions and diagnostics. Transport News speaks to three independents and discovers optimism and a bright future.
When Renault Trucks brought the dealership franchise in Bellshill back into the fold, Peter Murray was given the task of bringing it up to speed. He talks about how investment and a new sales team […]
There is no shortage of accreditation schemes open to hauliers, but how necessary are they and are some just costly box ticking exercises that restrict market access in an arbitrary way?
JOHN Mitchell Haulage & Warehousing has put its first Volvo trucks into operation with two FH tractor units operating from its Grangemouth site. Iain Mitchell, managing director, said the company trialled an FH500 demonstration vehicle […]
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