DAF Trucks launched its latest round of vehicles with an international ride and drive event in the Netherlands of its new construction range. Resident truck tester, Lochmaben Transport’s Stevie Walker, mingled with the multinational journalists […]
TIMBER hauliers in Scotland are to benefit from £4m in funding that will go towards new haulage routes, passing places and decarbonising the forestry sector, writes Chris Tindall. Around seven million tonnes of timber is […]
BRIDGESTONE’S multi-million-pound retread tyre upgrade has led to expansion of its manufacturing processes and more ‘hot’ products being produced from its Lincolnshire factory. Under the new ‘Bandag Hotread’ name, Bridgestone’s retread solutions will feature 17 […]
AS REPORTED last month in TN, new legislation now allows Long Semi-Trailers (LSTs) on UK roads, measuring up to 2.05 metres longer than a standard trailer and aiming to save 70,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions […]
SCANIA’s customer support in Central Scotland will receive a substantial boost later this month with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art dealership in Falkirk replacing the previous base at Grangemouth. General manager John Macdonald reports […]
The approval of longer semi-trailers for UK road haulage operators is welcomed by the industry, but there are operational considerations and potential pitfalls to overcome, writes Steve Banner. AFTER AN 11-year trial the Department for […]
There were several e-exclusives at APSE, the public sector fleet, waste and ground services exhibition in Aviemore; ‘Electric Ted’, Mercedes-Benz’ new e-Econic, and the new Iveco eDaily. Meanwhile, traditional products were also on display, ready […]
DAF TRUCKS’ largest ever Ride & Drive event was staged over three weeks in May, at the UTAC Millbrook proving ground. The ‘Start the Future’ event attracted 2,000 customers, DAF dealers and suppliers. Over 30 […]
IVECO has extended its Driveaway programme with three new Daily 3.5 tonne options and a wide selection of ready built variants. Traffic Management Cab 3.5t features a dropside body integrated sign rack, cone wells, and […]
A £470m, mile-long tunnel along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in the Highlands is now the preferred long-term solution to protect vehicles from landslips and falling rocks, the Scottish government has announced. The ‘debris […]
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