As Linlithgow based livestock haulier RW Stewart closes in on its centenary, third generation boss of the family run company Alan Stewart discusses animal welfare, driver’s hours and vehicle maintenance.
Warming the day cab has become an environmental issue as drivers run their trucks on tickover to generate heat inside the truck. However more operators have started fitting night heaters.
Malcolm Logistics has become the first Scottish operator to take delivery of Iveco’s new Stralis NP 460hp 6×2 tractor unit, as part of a nine month trial to evaluate the potential of liquefied natural gas […]
A 6×2 lightweight distribution truck is the most practical choice for urban multi-drop, and this month’s test wagon is currently doing the rounds with Transport Association members raising cash for Transaid.
The new flat floor S series cab from Scania claims the Transport News’ Top Truck Award for 2019. Its style and strength edged out two limited editions and a robust tipper to claim top spot.
The new Mercedes Actros truck range going into full production boasts four ‘world firsts’ among a host of innovations. But how did the engineers decide which elements of the latest technology to include?
A 6×2 lightweight distribution truck is the most practical choice for urban multi-drop, and this month’s test wagon is currently doing the rounds with Transport Association members raising cash for Transaid. Transport News grabbed the […]
FORS HAS issued its new ‘Winter Guide for HGV Drivers’ as a printable download. The handy guide includes tips to help drivers who are encouraged to not only fully plan their route, but to seek […]
THE UK and Ireland transport industry is unique in allowing the operation of trailers with a maximum height of 4.9 metres; well over the 4 metres maximum permitted in mainland Europe, and this has prompted […]
BASED in Dalry, Ayrshire, D&J Reid was started by brothers David and Jamie back in 1980, solely as an agricultural contractor. However, as David’s son Graeme explains, ‘You have to move where the work is […]
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