More Stowaways make the dangerous journey from France across the English Channel by boat. For hauliers and drivers fined by the UK government for having them cross the water in their trucks, a recent case […]
Sourcing drivers at short notice to plug gaps in the workforce or for longer term contracts means using an agency. Transport News speaks to Driver Hire’s Rachael McWilliams, at the company’s South Gyle office in […]
THE UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle is now at work in Aberdeen, accelerating the city’s thriving hydrogen economy. While typical waste trucks are powered by diesel, the newcomer will use green hydrogen from existing […]
Not a day goes past without one alternative fuel championed as the ‘silver bullet to zero emissions’ haulage. It’s fair to say that silver bullet will include hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks. So, Transport News got […]
Regular contributor Ian Lawson was invited to the Huntly Cattle Market to cast his eye over two livestock wagons at work. Both can claim to be kitted up with the latest technology of their day, […]
It’s all about ‘transport solutions’ in Sweden as Scania reveals several projects to help its customers get their goods from A-to-B; a ‘drawbar b-double’ road train powered by diesel, a drawbar powered by battery electric, […]
M&H Carriers is one of Scotland’s leading distribution and haulage firms, and it is reporting a year of massive growth that saw it open eight new depots and create more than 100 jobs. Boss Fraser […]
Two Scania S770s tractor units have taken to the road in the livery of Blantyre based haulier Yuill & Dodds to commemorate the late husband and wife team, Jimmy and Tish. Started in 1952, the […]
Covid-19 vaccination and self-isolation has been the elephant in the room for many businesses, now some have acted by introducing statutory sick pay for those unvaccinated workers forced to self-isolate. It’s been applauded and condemned, […]
JUST OVER two years ago when Brian Yuill was pondering over the best way to celebrate the forthcoming 70th anniversary of their family company; well-known Blantyre based haulier Yuill & Dodds, he thought of a […]
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