SIMPLY Asset Finance was established in April 2017 to support local SMEs across the UK and whilst many lenders are closing. Simply are opening their first Scottish office in Eurocentral. This new office allows […]
Lochmaben Transport started as a coal delivery service 60 years ago out of the Dumfries and Galloway town before evolving into a successful transport business. Today, with second generation co-owners, it concentrates on tipper work […]
THE LATEST TIP Trailer Services charity bike ride ‘Monte Carlo or Bust’ across the French Riviera raised more than £53,000 for the ‘Dougie Mac’ and Donna Louise children’s hospices in Staffordshire. This is the eighth […]
FOLLOWING the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is pressing ahead with the introduction of additional battery-electric models for this and coming years. For the long-haul segment the […]
Based in Perth, D&R Taylor lays claim to be one of the oldest family run transport businesses in the UK dating back to 1857. Transport News editor Kevin Swallow spoke to the hands-on management team […]
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 […]
THE CULINA Group confirmed that Fowler Welch has completed the acquisition of temperature-controlled haulier Robert Burns. Formed in 1984, Robert Burns turns over around £15m a year and runs temperature-controlled operations with a fleet of […]
Investment remains a key priority for the UK logistics sector in 2022, and merger and acquisition activity levels remain high, despite the sector facing increasing challenges driven by labour costs, pricing and supply chain disruption. […]
The road transport industry is set for significant upheaval in the coming years and the pace of change was the main talking point at this year’s ITT Hub, writes Tim Wallace. TRANSPORT Minister Trudy Harrison […]
In this issue there is a chance for you to get complimentary tickets for Truckfest Scotland, and if you go to the Ingliston two-day event, visit the WS Transportation stand to take part in a […]
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