AIRDRIE based MV Commercial has been named in the prestigious FEBE Growth 100 list of Britain’s fastest growing, founder-led private companies. The Growth 100 highlights founders that are driving their companies to deliver significant sales, […]
An electric timber truck being trialled by James Jones & Sons made its first appearance at the Royal Highland Show last week. The 40-tonne artic is being used by the Stirlingshire headquartered haulier out of […]
Moody Logistics has spent £30,000 on tail lift safety mechanisms and replaced 17 hand operated pump action warehouse pallet trucks with electric versions to make workloads easier and safer. The investment followed a review of […]
While the UK government has generously allowed hauliers to use longer semi-trailers measuring 15.65m long, in Australia they have simply doubled up the B-double combination. As reported in Global Trailer, transport and logistics company, Qube, […]
Aberdeen-based Freeland Freight has taken delivery of four DAF XG 530 6×2 tractors for use on its long-haul work across the UK. The new XG trucks, with ‘FTG’ axle configurations haven’t yet put the new […]
Scotch whisky producer Chivas Brothers has made a significant stride in sustainable transportation by partnering with Volvo Trucks to introduce Scotland’s first on-road all-electric tractor unit. The Volvo FM Electric 6×2 tractor unit, accompanied by a tri-axle box […]
Aberdeenshire haulier Dyce Carriers has marked its 50th year with a new golden DAF XG+ on its fleet. In the current issue of Transport News, Jason and Candie Moir discuss the milestone, the new truck […]
NATIONWIDE Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units in what is believed to be a first for the UK’s powered access sector. The FM Electrics will be used to […]
ELECTRA Commercial Vehicles, based in Lancashire, has launched its all-new, 12.5 tonne eCargo, electric waste vehicle platform, claimed to be the first in its weight class in the UK. It has been designed with a […]
TEMPERATURE controlled transport business P&S Logistics has taken delivery of an eye-catching Mercedes-Benz Actros GigaSpace rigid truck, hitched to a Schmitz Cargobull M.KO COOL box body. Owner operator Phillip Hudson upgraded the 26 tonner with […]
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