A fall in new truck registrations for the second-year running reflects the ‘challenging economic backdrop’, stated the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Last year saw the market for new trucks of six tonnes gross vehicle weight and over fall 10% to...
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,...
Heavy haulier Collett has completed its deliveries to the EDF Renewables’ Stranoch Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, reports Peter Brown. In all, 189 components were transported for the construction of 20 Vestas turbines from Cairnryan Port to the site near...
Galt Transport has purchased a new Hammar 500 container lift, the first of its kind to operate in the UK, strengthening capacity as demand for flexible container handling continues to rise, writes Peter Brown. It is the third Hammar lift to join the Dumbarton-based,...
The CEO of Motus Group (UK) Rob Truscott will retire later this year and will be replaced by Matt Lawrenson, writes Peter Brown. Rob Truscott (pictured) has been with the multi-franchise dealer group for 21 years, with the last eight years as CEO. “I have thoroughly...
