The swift expansion of M&H Carriers in recent years hasn’t gone unnoticed. Kevin Swallow speaks to Fraser MacLean about its rapid growth and the challenges that come with it. THE NIGHT before last year’s Scottish […]
Scottish Traffic Commissioner was shocked to hear about extensive failures in the systems for managing drivers’ hours and lorry maintenance at a Hawick based operator. Chris Tindall reports. AN INDEPENDENT audit of a Roxburghshire construction […]
Despite positive trial results, new legislation around LSTs mean newcomers are put off, writes Steve Banner. THE CAT’S cradle of rules and restrictions governing the use of LSTs (longer semi-trailers) is making operators without experience […]
AN OPERATOR in Stirling had to be coaxed to a public inquiry (PI) in Glasgow after he decided not to bother because he knew he had ‘totally messed up’, reports Chris Tindall. Steven Hunter, director […]
The government’s longer semi-trailer (LST) trial has been extended by three months while discussions to reduce burdensome regulations continue, according to the RHA. The trial was due to end on 30 November but it will […]
Back after 15 years, Knockhill Race Circuit hosted the return of SuperTruck Scotland. Ian Lawson joined the crowds over the two-day event back in August. With a strong truck line-up and track runs, there was […]
Whisper it, but could the immediate future of fuel use embrace retrofit hybrids? It has started in the van sector with BEDEO providing electric conversions for 3.5 tonne vans, which saves money on buying 100% […]
The DAF XDC product range is now out and about. Transport News resident road tester and vehicle appraisal expert Stevie Walker, co-director of Lochmaben Transport, took one for a week’s tipper work across Dumfries and […]
Extending the life of a tyre remains the prerogative for hauliers with an eye on keeping the total cost of ownership as low as possible. One way is to reap the benefit of Michelin’s whole-life […]
The Northern Rewards at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester saw 17 awards handed out to operators across the north of England. Hosted by comedian Scott Bennett and presenter Sameena Ali-Khan, and with String Fever in […]
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