Grangemouth-based operator Xs Transport has celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Alan Taylor started out with a van and has evolved the business to a fleet of trucks and a warehouse operation servicing a large client base […]
The Government’s plug-in car grant scheme has been axed with the funding refocused towards extending plug-in grants for new electric vans and trucks and supporting the roll out of the public chargepoint network, reports Carol […]
The government is looking at trialling longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) of up to 25.25m in length and 60 tonnes gross vehicle weight and is on the hunt for operators interested in taking part in the […]
Hilary Devey, who founded freight distribution business Pall-Ex in 1996 and later found national fame as a Dragons’ Den star, has passed away aged 65 after a long illness. She made her fortune launching the […]
A CARRIER Transicold customer in the UK has shared the results of a multi-year refrigerant performance evaluation, demonstrating that a combination of R-452A refrigerant and Carrier’s all-electric E-Drive technology delivered close to a 50% reduction […]
The Grampian Truck Show returned after a 15-year hiatus. Visitors flocked to the Thainstone Agricultural Centre at Inverurie to see more than 220 trucks and buy from the trade stands. A key sponsor was Asset […]
Frustrating times for truck operators wanting new trucks, and it’s equally challenging for those who usually source from the second-hand market. Buyers are being pragmatic about availability, age and mileage. However, it hasn’t stopped two […]
With a strengthened sales team and a 50% hike in British truck registrations over two years, Isuzu Truck UK is in good shape for further CV sales conquests. We speak with senior management about sales, […]
Momentum is building for the inaugural Road Transport Expo 2022 (RTX) that takes place from 30 June to 2 July at NAEC in Stoneleigh. You can register free on the website. This exciting three-day event […]
Jost was the winner of the Transport News 2021 Innovation Award with its automated trailer coupling device. It has now been launched in the UK with a roadshow and grand reveal. We get feedback from […]
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