Year: 2024
SMMT: Record Number Of CVs On UK Roads
Record numbers of commercial vehicles are now in use, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 2023 numbers include 625,873 HGVs and 5,012,632 vans registered, both up […]
Unite Warning Ahead Of New Brexit Border Checks Launch
Unite is warning of EU border delays as increased Brexit border checks kick in (30 April) on plant and animal products arriving to the UK from the EU. The checks will start with a ‘light […]
3R Solutions Strikes Quick Deal For New Tipper Trailers With Fruehauf
West Lothian-based waste management and recycling company 3R Solutions has praised Fruehauf for delivering 14 Smoothsider tippers in a matter of weeks, helping the firm prepare for an important new contract. Having never previously dealt […]
Central Booking System For High Security Truckstops
Tech services giant Bosch Group has launched its Secure Truck Parking platform in the UK, to help make life easier for drivers booking into high-security parking spaces at truck stops across the country. The first […]
GXO Seals Wincanton Deal
The completion of the sale of Wincanton to US supply chain management giant GXO has been announced and sees a swathe of Wincanton board directors resign as part of the deal, reports Carol Millett. Out […]
RHA Raises £26,000 For Transaid
RHA members have raised more than £26,000 for the international development charity Transaid to help transform lives in Africa. The group’s board member Bill Hockin handed over a cheque to Caroline Barber of Transaid, at […]
Show Review: ScotPlant 2024
There was an excellent turnout from the road haulage sector at ScotPlant 2024 with hauliers and dealers reporting plenty of interest and solid leads for services and products. Malcolm Construction brought its truck with the […]
Warning After Tipper Driver Escapes Electrocution
An HGV driver narrowly escaped death after his tipper collided with a power line and sent 33,000 volts coursing through the vehicle. Power network operator Electricity North West (ENW) issued an urgent safety message following […]