Drone Captures HGV Thieves
Last month, Nottinghamshire police used a drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera to locate and arrest a group of lorry thieves. The three suspects were found hiding in thick…
Fox Brothers Acquired By US Firm
Stellex Capital Management, a private equity firm, has acquired Fox Brothers Holdings Group, a Blackpool-based haulage company, with CEO Paul Fox set to remain in charge. As part of this…
1500bhp V12 Quad Turbo Iveco Stopped By Italian Police
A modified truck was recently intercepted and stopped by Italian police, revealing a powerful 12-cylinder, 1500-horsepower engine under the cab. The driver was fined 4,300 euros, had his license suspended…
Load Theft Prevention Advice
1. Keep your vehicle secure: Always lock your trailer and cab. Remove the keys anytime you leave the vehicle unattended. 2. Choose safe parking spots: Avoid parking in isolated laybys…
Scottish Transaid Dinner Raises More than £100,000
The transport and logistics industry has raised an impressive £100,681 at this year’s Scottish Transaid Dinner, aided by a charity auction. The event, held on 12 September at the Macdonald…
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Wins Truck of the Year Title
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is the International Truck of the Year (IToY) 2025 winner. It’s only the second time in the award’s 48-year history that a zero-emission truck has claimed…
Consequences For Hauliers Following Next Pay Rate Deal Decision
Hauliers should review the pay rates for their male and female employees across the whole company after a tribunal ruled that Next store staff must be paid the same as…
Load Security & Consequences Of Load Shift
Load security on HGVs has seen significant improvements, with updated DVSA guidance aimed at preventing load shifts, even in severe situations like vehicle rollovers. Despite the emphasis on training, incidents…
Greenhous Group Expands Operations
GREENHOUS Group announced the opening of two new vehicle refurbishment sites. The facilities strategically located in Livingston, Scotland and Cold Meece in the Midlands mark a significant expansion in Greenhous…
Standing On Your Own Two Feet
Molly Watson passed her CPC for Transport Managers (HGV) at just 19, the youngest female in the UK to do so. Five years on, she talks to Lucy Radley about…