Schmitz Cargobull lands first delivery at Lockwood Group with 50 new UK-built trailers

Scania UK is proud to share that Dundee-based Engineer Brian McGibbon has been named 2025 Scottish irtec Engineer of the Year. He was announced the winner at the Scottish Transport News Rewards awards ceremony, where he collected his prize among colleagues, customers and his peers from across Scotland. Brian said:… Read more »

Health and safety regulations are essential for protecting employees, customers, and the public. As standards evolve, organisations must stay up-to-date and ensure compliance to avoid penalties and create a safe working environment. However, keeping pace with changing regulations can be challenging, especially as new risks, technologies, and best practices emerge…. Read more »

Krone Trailer UK, a leading manufacturer in the commercial trailer industry, is excited to announce that it now has a network of over 400 workshops and repair vans deployed across the UK and Ireland to provide a faster and more efficient trailer support service. Service points on the network can… Read more »

MAN Truck & Bus is making the transition to electromobility in quick succession: after a construction period of just one year, the company is today celebrating the topping-out ceremony for the new building for the large-scale production of batteries for fully electric trucks and buses at its Nuremberg site. A… Read more »

Cambridgeshire-based Hire or Buy Group has taken delivery of a new Isuzu N75.150(E) from local dealer Arlesey Car and Commercials. Featuring specialist dropside bodywork, the versatile rigid builds on a long-standing relationship between the two businesses that has spanned more than a decade.   Replacing an older truck supplied by… Read more »

Wales has become a prime location for HGV training, attracting aspiring drivers from across the UK. The country’s diverse terrain and well-maintained road network provide ideal conditions for developing crucial lorry driving skills. The Welsh government’s investment in transport infrastructure and vocational education has made it easier for training centres… Read more »

Euro NCAP – the European New Car Assessment Programme – has been a benchmark in the area of vehicle safety since 1997. In 2024, it has expanded its tests to include heavy-duty trucks. Following months of stringent testing, Euro NCAP has just released the results of this very first assessment:… Read more »

A logistics ‘superhub’ in Leeds promises major operational, financial and environmental benefits following a multi-million-pound investment. Walkers Transport, a member of the Palletways network, has spent £3 million enhancing the facilities at its Northern Hub, which has consolidated the work of four smaller local sites into one location. The newly… Read more »

Oxford-based Smith & Sons (Bletchington) has returned to Volvo Trucks for a new batch of FMX tippers, following the impressive fuel economy the customer has witnessed in similar vehicles delivered in 2022. Supplied by Ryan Masters, Transport Solutions Executive, Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, the latest arrivals… Read more »