The Fleet in Focus feature looks at Grangemouth-based general haulier Xs Transport, which has added two new Volvo FH Globetrotters to the fleet.
Kevin Swallow caught up with Alan Taylor and Lindsey Forsythe to discuss the new arrivals, as well as the challenges, pitfalls and advantages of running a small-to-medium-sized general haulage business.
The challenges include long-established payment terms, rising operational costs, and bringing new vehicles into the fleet without breaking the bank.
Pitfalls centre on the peaks and troughs of moving goods and warehousing created by the pandemic and Brexit.
As for the advantages, you don’t reach 15 years in an industry as tough as road haulage without knowing where to find opportunities.
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