Demand to upgrade the A75 and raise the national speed limit for trucks on single carriageway roads to 50mph has been ratcheted up a notch with local hauliers and politicians pressing the argument. There’s no […]
A nationwide surge in e-commerce goods during the pandemic has given extra claws to two-man delivery group Panther Logistics. The Northampton based firm continues to look north with a new 130,000sq.ft warehouse in Seaham, County […]
This year’s CV Show kicks off on 24 May for three days with plenty to keep you busy. Exhibitors will have their latest equipment on show across two halls of the NEC in Birmingham. Transport […]
Goods stolen from a trailer led to a spat between a central belt haulier and its insurer over the definition of a truck being ‘unattended’. In an exclusive investigation, Transport News explores how operators can […]
THE DfT will provide £20 million to truckstop operators to improve security, lighting and shower rooms at roadside services for lorry drivers. Roads minister Baroness Vere said it is vital HGV drivers feel safe and […]
CALLING all members of the road haulage industry in the North of England… Be sure to join the Manchester Trade Day on Friday 7th October 2022. It all starts with the Transport News Northern Rewards […]
TIP TRAILER Services has struck a deal with Ryder to acquire its trailer leasing and maintenance business, which will save 133 jobs. Purchasing Ryder Trailer Leasing and Mobile Maintenance Services means TIP will add around […]
THE FIRST three trucks of a £2.5m fleet investment made by Glasgow based McLanachan Transport have gone into service. Damian McLanachan, managing director of the international haulier, said the company had placed an order for […]
THE UK is missing a golden opportunity to become a hydrogen super-power in transport, according to one of the country’s leading hydrogen trade association. Celia Greaves, CEO of the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association […]
OBAN based MacLennan Distribution has acquired local haulier Waltons of Oban, making it the largest employer in the west of Scotland town. The company said the absorption of the transport firm also meant it had […]
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