It’s not just drivers that are scarce, its trucks too. Severe shortages in the used truck sector has led to prices going through the roof but its not all gravy, owning the rolling stock is […]
The lorry driver shortage dilemma requires action and Jim Prentice and Charlene Welch at JHP Transport have stepped up their long established training programme, known as the Home Grown Driver Scheme, to increase the numbers. […]
Now in its 66th year, AM Phillip Trucktech continues to prosper with significant investment into the people, the business and the depots. Last year it was named as Iveco sole sales and parts representative in […]
New rules about tyre ages on steer axles and displaying the date of manufacture of all tyres has brought added safety to the industry, but also some frustration because if you are unable to display […]
Archie Johnstone set out as an owner driver back in 1992, now the Bathgate based operator has a burgeoning fleet with four new tippers from MAN. Transport News heads for West Lothian to check over […]
IF YOUR industry role is a transport manager, vital for the safe, efficient and legal operation of your employer’s fleet, then knowledge is key, and keeping abreast of the latest vehicle and industry-wide regulations can […]
A NEW six mile stretch of dual carriageway on the A9 between Perth and Dunkeld has been officially opened. The £96 million section runs from Luncarty to Pass of Birnam and is the latest stage […]
LINCOLNSHIRE-based tipper and rigid trailer manufacturer Fruehauf has been placed into administration. Hauliers and commercial vehicle suppliers said ongoing delays to orders had already led to a major trailer shortage across the entire supply chain. […]
ALL HAULIERS will be allowed to use longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on Britain’s roads from 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The decision follows a nine-year trial and a public consultation on LSTs, which […]
THE UK government has provided funding for a trial of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Scotland. It is being organised by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) trade group alongside Arcola Energy. Its remit is to […]
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