swapping apprentices

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TRAILER manufacturer Cartwright, has embarked on a new initiative by swapping apprentices with one of its biggest customers, Royal Mail, to provide greater insight into each of the individual operations. Six vehicle technician apprentices from […]

reduce fuel costs

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UPGRADED D11 and D13 diesel engines for Volvo FH, FM and FMX meet the new Euro 6 Step D regulation and contain a number of improvements that enable transport operators to reduce fuel costs. ‘With […]

consider authenticity

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BRIGADE Electronics is urging operators to consider authenticity when selecting reversing alarms and warns that cheaper imitations may not offer the same safety benefits. Brigade’s unique and patented bbs-tek white sound reversing alarms are claimed […]

25th Scottish Rewards

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The bar was raised high for the 25th anniversary of the Transport News Scottish Rewards, as the full house of 600 hauliers anticipated an exceptional edition of the annual presentation ceremony.

Harsh Growth

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This year Harsh reports a surge ahead on all fronts, the company’s ninth successive year of growth across the full variety of its product lines. And that success has been greatest in Scotland.

New Used Trucks!

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Renault Trucks has started manufacturing its own second hand Euro 6, 18 tonners in a specially constructed used trucks factory next to its sprawling ‘new truck’ assembly line near Lyon.

Tipper Test

In this issue

The construction industry often depends on Scania for innovative transport solutions and Kevin Swallow put the all new XT through its paces to see if it equates with tipper industry demands.

MV Supersite

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While MV Commercial might have only shifted 20 miles west along the M8, this move is indicative of far more long-term plans for this burgeoning truck build and hire operation, as Transport News reveals…

Going By Gas

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At the Scottish Rewards, Iveco asked one of its customers on stage: Graham Thomas, head of supermarket Ocado, who had recently bought 29, LNG fuelled 460hp Stralis NP tractor units.