TRANSPORT companies have still to be told what traffic restrictions will be introduced when Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games.

Firms also want to know what security checks drivers will face when they deliver food and other goods to the Athletes' Village, which will house more than 6000 competitors and officials from around the world.

Officials from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) have given Games organisers a 50-day ultimatum to provide them with details or they say the problem could lead to a deliveries nightmare.

The deadline has been set with just 120 days before the 2014 Games opening ceremony is held at Celtic Park.

FTA official Chris MacRae said: "This information was key to a successful 2012 London Olympics and will make or break freight deliveries during the Commonwealth Games.

"The freight and logistics industry will play a huge part in helping to deliver essential food, drink and supplies, not only to the Games venues but to the residents and businesses of the city.

"And in order to do so, it is vital to prepare well ahead."

Mr MacRae says organisers have published only a Games Route Network that details the roads to be used to transport competitors and officials to and from venues, but gives no other information.

He said businesses from supermarkets to corner shops, especially along the route network, will need to preplan deliveries since temporary restrictions affecting parking and waiting times will be introduced to ensure the safe transportation of competitors during the 11-day event.

Mr MacRae said: "The freight industry is very good at logistics but we need time to work out alternative routes and delivery times where necessary."

The Freight Transport Assoc­iation is staging a conference in two months that will involve Games organisers, Transport Scotland and police.

A Glasgow 2014 spokeswoman said: "Glasgow 2014 holds regular discussions with freight organisations and a specific freight forum has been established in association with the Freight Transport Association, which was held earlier this month.

"We are also attending the FTA annual meeting in May and will work closely with them until the Games to help with planning."

Transport Minister Keith Brown said: "Our officials continue to work closely with Glasgow 2014 and other stakeholders to ensure the freight industry, along with other business and local communities, are kept up to date with as much information as possible as soon as it is available."