STAFFORDSHIRE based Drac Logistics has purchased Aberdeenshire haulage firm Caledonian Logistics for an undisclosed sum, writes Carol Millett. The acquisition sees Stoke headquartered Drac Logistics expand its footprint in Scotland, where it operates an office […]
SHUR-CO UK Ltd, the Rochester based manufacturer of truck sheeting systems acquired Dawbarn & Sons Ltd effective 30 September 2022. Dawbarn & Sons, based in Wisbech, manufactures and installs trailer sheeting systems. “This expansion allows […]
A TEAM of 40 riders drawn from the transport and logistics industry have completed a 505km cycle challenge across southern Malawi in soaring temperatures, to raise more than £205,000 towards Transaid’s projects in sub-Saharan Africa. […]
SCOTLAND’S Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth visited the RHA’s training facility in Bathgate which delivers a range of training and tests for logistics professionals, including: HGV licensing, Transport Manager CPC, and apprenticeships. Since January, it has […]
A BUSINESS support service that helps those moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been extended until December 2023. More than 47,000 businesses have registered with the Trader Support Service (TSS) since its […]
AQUARIUS IT, celebrating its 18th anniversary, has unveiled a new brand identity and logo, designed to represent the company’s digital evolution and its position for offering fleet compliance and data management systems for the road […]
A STRATEGICALLY important truck stop in Scotland has closed, raising concerns about where HGV drivers can safely park up, writes Chris Tindall. The Lockerbie Lorry Park, adjacent to the M74 and between junctions 16 and […]
BEELSBY Contractors said the addition of two Fruehauf tippers has improved the efficiency of its operations at Immingham Docks. The two stepframe smoothsider tippers and Scania R450 tractors are part of the company’s 20 strong […]
ONE IN 10 vehicles were found to have dangerous mechanical issues during a day of co-ordinated action by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), National Highways and police forces on Britain’s roads. These included problems […]
THE RHA is calling on ministers to cut the red tape surrounding planning rules on new truck stops so that HGV drivers can have greater access to safe and secure roadside facilities, writes Carol Millett. […]
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