AN AIRDRIE operator that failed to act on traffic examiner reports highlighting unsatisfactory systems for monitoring drivers’ hours has had its licence curtailed by the traffic commissioner, writes Chris Tindall. A.T Best Handlers, including director […]
NORTH Lanarkshire Council is transforming the management of its 600 strong fleet following the roll-out of a new system. A move to paperless working, the system from Freeway Fleet Systems sees workshop mechanics equipped with […]
The Northern Rewards 2023 are now open for nominations to celebrate best practice across the North of England road haulage sector. Organised by Transport News, the event is open to all HGV operators based in […]
Scottish timber firms James Jones & Sons and Scotlog Haulage are partnering with Volvo in a three year trial of electric timber trucks, funded by Scottish Forestry, writes Carol Millett. James Jones & Sons will […]
Wincanton has commenced operations at its new shared user supply chain hub at Scotland Gateway. The site, which the company said would centralise operations across the country, is also expected to provide efficiencies for its […]
With the ferry debacle looking likely to be long term, Transport News’ Carol Millett spoke to hauliers and the Scottish devolved government about the impact of the creaking ferry service on transport businesses delivering to […]
Fox Group has acquired muck away and aggregates organisation Tipworx and bulked up its fleet, plant and staffing levels in the process, writes Chris Tindall. Paul Fox, MD of the family-run Fox Group, said: “This […]
It is often said a hauliers’ best form of advertising are the trucks on the road, and that’s certainly been true for Gordon Hunter. His Fife-based company, Gordon Hunter Transport, operate a distinctive fleet of […]
DRIVER feedback has led to an additional safety specification to the rigid vehicles operated by Inverness based Williamson Foodservice. Managing director Gary Williamson explained that after receiving feedback from his drivers, he had an additional […]
Scania unveiled a new engine platform designed to save the operator money, and it underpins this month’s road test, the 460R. Transport News resident road tester, Lochmaben Transport’s Stevie Walker, has been out for a […]
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