Plaudits for the fuel efficient Volvo FH with the turbo compound engine and I-See predictive cruise control have been in multitude. Transport News takes to the road to see if it stands up to an […]
The legendary Transport News road test returns with a new XG truck provided by Lothian DAF and a new driver behind the wheel. LAST year DAF Trucks unveiled three completely new cabs; the XF, XG […]
Kevin Stewart, Scotland’s transport minister, has resigned from the Scottish government due to poor mental health. He was appointed in March 2023 replacing Jenny Gilruth. The MSP for Aberdeen Central said he was quitting from […]
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 […]
Aberdeenshire haulier Dyce Carriers has marked its 50th year with a new golden DAF XG+ on its fleet. In the current issue of Transport News, Jason and Candie Moir discuss the milestone, the new truck […]
OPERATIONAL restrictions and uncertainties are creating issues for fleets adopting new 4.25 tonne electric vans, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) reports. A special concession was created by the Department of Transport for electric light […]
A £470m, mile-long tunnel along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in the Highlands is the preferred long-term solution to protect vehicles from landslips and falling rocks the Scottish government has announced, reports Chris Tindall. […]
ELECTRA Commercial Vehicles, based in Lancashire, has launched its all-new, 12.5 tonne eCargo, electric waste vehicle platform, claimed to be the first in its weight class in the UK. It has been designed with a […]
NATIONWIDE Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units in what is believed to be a first for the UK’s powered access sector. The FM Electrics will be used to […]
Trucks where operators extended service life through the pandemic and to meet extended lead times are now entering the used truck marketplace, reports Steve Banner. DEMAND for used tractor units has dropped sharply, with fleet […]
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