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The RHA has launched its Wellbeing Charter, a new framework designed to put the health and wellbeing of the UK’s transport and logistics workforce at the heart of the industry’s agenda, writes Peter Brown. It is built around six pillars: Learning and Development, Mental Wellbeing, Leadership and Resilience, Connecting with Others, Exercise and Physical Health, The post RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to drive lasting change appeared first on Transport News.

Scottish Forestry is helping to fund nine new projects to improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure, to the tune of £900,000, writes Peter Brown. The funding has been allocated to projects that include upgrades to existing fragile rural roads, the creation of passing places, and the construction of short routes to divert timber traffic away from The post Money pumped in to improve forestry roads for Scottish timber hauliers appeared first on Transport News.

A partnership has been struck between TIP Group and Palfinger to explore new leasing and rental models for specialized crane and lifting equipment, writes Peter Brown. The collaboration is a targeted step in TIP Group’s continued expansion into specialized equipment, building on its existing full-service equipment solutions, the company said. The partnership will initially focus The post TIP Group partner with Palfinger to explore ‘leasing’ opportunities appeared first on Transport News.

Leyland Trucks is celebrating 130 years of British manufacturing, spanning the journey from steam-powered vehicles to battery electric trucks, writes Peter Brown. Phil Jones, managing director of Leyland Trucks, said: “What makes this milestone so special isn’t simply our history; it’s our ability to continually evolve. “From steam-powered vehicles to today’s battery electric trucks, we’ve The post Leyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing appeared first on Transport News.

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The acquisition of a Scottish haulage company increased STEF Langdons’ turnover by nearly £12 million, although the overall trend was one of modest growth and a slight decline in pre-tax profits, reports Peter Brown. Chilled and ambient food transport specialist STEF Langdons acquired transport and logistics company Long Lane Deliveries, based in Belshill, in 2024. The post Turnover up following SFET Langdons purchase of Long Lane Deliveries appeared first on Transport News.