The Scottish Government is increasing support for small and medium-sized haulage firms by allocating an additional £1 million to its SME Fleet Analysis Support fund, following strong interest from operators across the country.

This next phase will enable more businesses to access tailored assessments to plan their switch to zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Part of the Heavy Goods Vehicle Market Readiness Fund, the scheme offers up to £15,000 per fleet to deliver practical, business-focused insights that help SMEs evaluate their fleets, identify suitable zero-emission technologies and plan future investment with confidence.

A further £900,000 is being provided through the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Skills Challenge Fund to support projects that demonstrate best practice or trial new approaches to skills development, raise awareness of career pathways, and improve access to the skills required for heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation.

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Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn said: "Scotland's haulage sector is vital to our economy, keeping goods moving and supporting businesses in every community.

"We have seen strong interest from operators who want practical support to plan their transition, and I'm pleased to commit £1 million to build on that demand as we move into the next phase of the SME Fleet Analysis Support fund.

"Reducing emissions from HGVs is essential to delivering our Climate Change Plan, but that cannot be done without the required skills which is why we are investing a further £900,000 in the next phase of the Skills Challenge Fund.

"This funding will help the industry take informed, realistic steps towards zero-emission fleets, cutting emissions while strengthening productivity and resilience across the sector."

Further details can be found via Transport Scotland's Heavy Goods Vehicle Market Readiness Fund and the Skills Challenge Fund for Heavy Duty Vehicle Decarbonisation.