In the January 2025 issue of Transport News, Ian Lawson goes through his extensive archives in the latest profile in the new Looking Back series remembering past names in Scottish road haulage. This time its […]
For all the research and development and work on test tracks, it’s the hard miles on the road with truck operators that really deliver the sort of feedback manufacturers need. At NWH Group, it has […]
In the summer, MP Burke Transport moved to new premises in Paisley, which used to belong to one of Scotland’s biggest heavy haulage firms McKelvie Transport. David Craik spoke with Martin Burke about outgrowing their […]
Daniel Křetínský has overcome a major hurdle in his bid to take over Royal Mail after the government approved the deal, writes Chris Tindall. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said it had received legally binding commitments […]
In the current issue of Transport News, we assess Dennison’s proposal for longer heavier vehicles. Dan Gilkes headed to a test track to see the manufacturers link trailer design in action combining a conventional tractor […]
In the current issue of Transport News, Steve Banner looks at the used truck market. It has been under significant pressure, with dealers being cagey about what they retail and price tags being slashed repeatedly […]
Caledonian Logistics has called in the administrators, just two years after being acquired by Staffordshire-based company Drac Logistics, writes Carol Millett. The company blamed ‘challenging trading’ conditions and a lack of funding support from its […]
Grampian Truck Show has announced a two-day event at P&J Live in Aberdeen on 19/20 April 2025. Set to attract between 250 and 300 trucks into the venue’s arena, including big brand names Scania, Volvo, […]
Bulk transport company McPherson Ltd of Aberlour has taken delivery of six new MAN TGS trucks, writes Peter Brown. These are the first vehicles to join the fleet in the company’s new Colbolt Blue corporate […]
A consultation on the proposed changes to the national road speed limit for HGVs in Scotland will take place, announced Transport Scotland. The National Speed Management Review aims to ‘ensure speed limits on Scotland’s roads […]
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