The Renault Trucks dealership that covers southern Scotland and Cumbria Border Trucks has been acquired by fellow dealership Diamond Trucks. The Setanta Group-owned Diamond Trucks operate two sites based in Warrington and Mallusk, in Northern […]
The Malcolm Group were the big winners at Truckfest Scotland where it picked up five awards, including Best In Show, writes Peter Brown. Following an action-packed two days at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston […]
William Stobart & Son has been fined a six-figure sum by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an employee lost both legs while working at its site near Warrington, writes Carol Millett. HSE issued […]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has been given the thumbs up to move forward to pursue compensation for operators after a price fixing cartel of truck manufacturers was found to have broken competition rules. The […]
A ‘strong formal warning’ was handed down by the deputy traffic commissioner to Cumbrian haulier Dent Logistics after it failed to report a fatal road traffic collision (RTC), reports Chris Tindall. The Penrith-based operator also […]
Parcel carrier Yodel said it is increasing its irregular dimensions and weights service with a new package called Xpect XXL. This puts Yodel further into the irregular dimensions and weights marketplace, a sector its sister […]
Trade associations have expressed its disappointment this week at Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ decision to ditch key infrastructure projects, writes Carol Millett. Government announced a package of cuts aimed at tackling the £21bn […]
Transport and logistics services provider BPW is urging workshops to implement training programmes to address a shortage of technicians. Qualified and competent technicians are the backbone of any commercial vehicle workshops and right now the […]
The Traffic Operator Apprenticeship has finally been given the green light, seven years after it was first created, and its funding allocation doubled to £6,000. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) has revealed […]
It’s been busy over the past few weeks, so here is a quick news catch up on stories you may have missed in Transport News. Streamline Shipping Group: When you deliver to the northern isles […]
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