HIGHLANDS and Islands distribution specialists, DR Macleod has put ten new Volvo FH tractor units into operation to replace a similar group of FH tractor units, which were operated on a three year contract hire. […]
The New XF comes with subtle upgrades that can be easily overlooked. Kevin Swallow took DAF’s flagship around Scotland to see if the changes bolster to its reputation with drivers and owners. LAST YEAR DAF […]
It was fun in the sun at this year’s Truckfest Scotland as the road haulage industry wound down for a weekend of high octane social activity and, for the first time, over 1,000 trucks covered […]
John Budden realised a lifelong ambition by setting up his own transport company in 2013. Progress has been steady with each decision carefully considered, now he is making plans for the future.
Driving a DAF3300 ATi brought back memories of when being a truck driver was a proper job! With its SpaceCab this truck was ideal for the long haul and its contribution to the road haulage […]
To get the most from a truck fitted with an automated manual transmission you need the added extras to increase and maintain performance. Kevin Swallow took Scania’s new S650 on the road to see how […]
Limited edition trucks always cause a bit of stir, especially if they are presented well. Fresh from testing MANs PerformanceLine, Transport News got its hands on the Actros1 from Mercedes-Benz. To see if this fancy […]
Better lateral movement and smaller turning circles are enticing more operators to give the tridem spec truck a go, so understanding just what this type of truck can give you is important. Kevin Swallow spent […]
Operators always generate a demand for the biggest and best, and from the MAN stable it’s the TGX 26.640. Usually the preserve of the heavy haulage sector, Kevin Swallow took the limited edition PerformanceLine version […]
Isuzu Truck (UK) has given its Grafter chassis cab a revamp with a new, smaller but more powerful engine and increased its body and payload potential. Kevin Swallow braved the wintry conditions to see if […]
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