IN VIEW of the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, ScotPlant has been reluctantly postponed until 22/23 April 2022. The exhibition had previously been rescheduled for 23/24 April 2021 at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston. […]
THE COMPETITION Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that it will hear the remaining aspects of the RHA’s Truck Cartel application for a collective proceedings order between 19-26 April 2021. The RHA remains confident about the application […]
FTA Ireland has warned UK businesses to ensure any goods sent to the Republic of Ireland are accompanied by the correct declarations paperwork or face potential delays. One week after the end of the Brexit […]
Scania launched its XT range from its position of strength as a dominant force in the UK eight-wheeler sector. Known for reliability and lightweight chassis-cabs, Transport News assesses how the rugged XT has worked out. […]
Tyres are critical to a truck’s fuel efficiency, and are an important part of the European Commission’s Vecto energy rating system that is issued with every new truck sold. Michelin UK’s Chris Smith discusses choosing […]
Truck driver Petru Pop was crushed to death by a pallet weighing the best part of 1.5 tonnes that fell off a tail lift. His employer was fined in connection with his death, but could […]
In England drivers will be all too familiar with Smart Motorways, an idea originally conceived as a way to manage increasing levels of traffic. It has proven controversial with a number of deaths linked to […]
Famed for its reliability and lightweight specification, these qualities went under the spotlight when Scania launched its XT range from its position of strength as a dominant force in the UK eight-wheeler market. Now approaching […]
How materials are being delivered in bulk transport is changing; the stalwart remains the tipper, but elevated discharge is slowly being phased out in favour of static discharge systems like the heavy duty ejector, moving […]
Transport News’ panel of experts were called into action to select the 2021 Top Truck Award. Contenders hailed from Holland, two from Germany and one from Sweden. The winner was selected from road tests carried […]
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