Transport Scotland has held discussions with the Norwegian government to learn about constructing tunnels, as part of plans to provide a solution to a stretch of road in the Highlands plagued by landslips, writes Chris […]
Diesel prices could go as high as £3 a litre and could even be rationed as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to energy experts. The warning was made at a Treasury Select […]
Tax specialists are warning hauliers and driver agencies to check they are compliant with IR35 tax rules on hiring limited company drivers, which were introduced in April last year, writes Carol Millett. The warning comes […]
THE RHA, backed by 40 senior cross-party parliamentarians has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, urging the introduction of an essential user rebate of 15 pence per litre for hauliers and coach operators. They’ve also asked […]
Scotland’s biggest haulage company held a fundraising ball to celebrate its centenary year, writes attendee Alistair Vallance. Held at the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, more than £250,000 was raised for three charities; Beatson Cancer Charity, […]
Hydraulic refrigeration firm Hultsteins said it was focusing on two products for customers needing a solution to their red diesel-powered TRUs when the Treasury introduces the fuel ban next month, writes Chris Tindall. The company […]
Hauliers have admitted they have been forced to pass on rapidly rising fuel costs to their customers by employing significant surcharges. The news comes in a week that has seen the steepest hike in fuel […]
COMMERCIAL goods and passenger transport operators in all European regions report a bleak picture in terms of soaring fuel prices, outlined by IRU members meeting in Brussels. IRU is calling for urgent action to cap […]
THE SHORTAGE of drivers in the HGV sector has been well documented over the past two years, but the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is raising concerns about another challenge, a severe lack of […]
FOR THE company’s 90th anniversary, Palfinger AG is looking back on an outstanding fiscal year 2021. Thanks to strong demand worldwide, the Bergheim, Austria based group has raised the bar in terms of order intake […]
Copyright © 2020 Transport News