InPost has acquired the remaining 70% of Menzies Distribution Limited for £60.4m, writes Carol Millett. This giving InPost total control over Menzies express and newstrade operations, in a move aimed at building its presence in […]
Last Friday (11 October) Transport News crowned the winners of the Northern Rewards at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester. The managing director of Earl Transport Peter Hughes claimed the coveted Industry Lifetime Achievement award while […]
John Templeton has sold his award-winning Superheroes truck and Scania 143 and powder tanker and revealed to Transport News he has a new project underway. Both trucks have won numerous trophies at Truckfest and the […]
Laws have been put in place so that the traffic commissioners (TCs) can regulate the use of autonomous HGVs in the future, writes Chris Tindall. In their latest annual report, the TCs said trials of […]
Those working in the road transport sector will be able to get statutory sick pay from the first day they are ill and claim unpaid parental leave from day one, in new plans aimed at […]
Reports that the introduction of the European Entry and Exit System (EES) is to be delayed has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK. The system, which will see passengers fingerprinted on entry to the […]
Today, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is workplace mental health, writes Peter Brown. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the […]
Hauliers based in and around the southwest of Scotland that use the A75 between Stranraer and Dumfries have been able to adapt to avoid the nighttime closures. The section of road being resurfaced is between […]
The RHA has come out in support of the Transport Focus’ Strategic Roads User Survey. Ashton Cull, RHA (Road Haulage Association) public affairs manager, said: “Roads are our industry’s workplace and this survey clearly reflects […]
For 20 years the Strategic Timber Transport Fund has helped fell community concerns in rural Scotland, boosted haulage operations and contributed to a more sustainable environment. But it is only beginning on its trek towards […]
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