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Drivers flouting laws on M5 caught by unmarked HGV
A lorry driver who rolled a cigarette with no hands on the wheel and a tow truck with no brakes and bald tyres were two of the offences caught by the police on the M5 last month.
Yodel owner slashes HGV driver jobs
Yodel has cut 60 lorry driver roles in a bid to become a “locker-first service”, according to the GMB union.
Growth for South Yorkshire haulier results in relocation and recruitment
A Sheffield haulage firm has expanded into new premises and recruited more staff while retaining its South Yorkshire roots.
Drivers flouting laws on M5 caught by unmarked HGV
A lorry driver who rolled a cigarette with no hands on the wheel and a tow truck with no brakes and bald tyres were two of the offences caught by the police on the M5 last month.
Yodel owner slashes HGV driver jobs
Yodel has cut 60 lorry driver roles in a bid to become a “locker-first service”, according to the GMB union.
Growth for South Yorkshire haulier results in relocation and recruitment
A Sheffield haulage firm has expanded into new premises and recruited more staff while retaining its South Yorkshire roots.
West Midlands TC retires from post
The traffic commissioner for the West Midlands traffic area, Miles Dorrington, has announced he is to retire from his current role, but he will continue as a deputy TC in the West of England.
Majority of operators believe they cannot survive fuel price crisis
Only four in 10 transport operators are confident they can survive the current onslaught on fuel prices as the Iran conflict drags on.
UK growth sees Bartelina invest in Krone trailers
Peterborough’s Bartelina Haulage has taken delivery of two new Krone Box Liner sliding skeletal container carriers to support its continued growth in the UK container sector.
Drivers needed to focus mental health support in logistics
An organisation set up specifically to support mental health and wellbeing in logistics has released a survey it wants professional drivers to complete in order to tailor support in the right areas.
Drivers flouting laws on M5 caught by unmarked HGV
Yodel owner slashes HGV driver jobs
Growth for South Yorkshire haulier results in relocation and recruitment
Baxter Freight launches 28 graduate roles to help tackle NEET crisis
West Midlands TC retires from post
Majority of operators believe they cannot survive fuel price crisis
UK growth sees Bartelina invest in Krone trailers
Drivers needed to focus mental health support in logistics
Operator news
Yodel owner slashes HGV driver jobs
Yodel has cut 60 lorry driver roles in a bid to become a “locker-first service”, according to the GMB union.
Growth for South Yorkshire haulier results in relocation and recruitment
A Sheffield haulage firm has expanded into new premises and recruited more staff while retaining its South Yorkshire roots.
UK growth sees Bartelina invest in Krone trailers
Peterborough’s Bartelina Haulage has taken delivery of two new Krone Box Liner sliding skeletal container carriers to support its continued growth in the UK container sector.
Delsol International on course for £1m as board expands after breakout first year
North Wales logistics firm Delsol International is celebrating a strong first year of independent trading, with turnover on track to reach £1m and a strengthened leadership team in place to drive its next stage of growth.
Hutchinson Transport lands GreenChem AdBlue distribution deal
Hutchinson Transport has secured a multi-year contract with GreenChem Solutions to operate dedicated bulk tankers on its UK AdBlue distribution network, marking a key commercial win following the company’s recent management buyout.
Workington’s J R Dixon ceases trading
North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.
Welsh haulier closes down with loss of 30 jobs
Steel transport specialist Sunhill Transport in Deeside has closed down after more than 50 years, amid recent soaring fuel costs.
IPP helps paper towel supplier soak up demand with display pallet
Pallet firm IPP has collaborated with hygiene business Essity to introduce a display pallet to support increasing demand from Lidl.
Staffordshire logistics operator promotes former apprentice to head of transport
Staffordshire logistics operator Emerge has promoted Tasha Oram to the role of head of transport, just over a decade after she joined the company as an apprentice.
Hawks Haulage joins Palletways as part of expansion plans
Leicester-based Hawks Haulage has joined pallet network Palletways UK, as part of plans to expand the company’s services and drive growth
Administration watch
Workington’s J R Dixon ceases trading
North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.
Welsh haulier closes down with loss of 30 jobs
Steel transport specialist Sunhill Transport in Deeside has closed down after more than 50 years, amid recent soaring fuel costs.
Welsh haulier prepares to call in administrators after 54 years in business
Third generation family-run haulier Sunhill Transport has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator, 54 years after the company was founded.
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Drivers flouting laws on M5 caught by unmarked HGV
A lorry driver who rolled a cigarette with no hands on the wheel and a tow truck with no brakes and bald tyres were two of the offences caught by the police on the M5 last month.
West Midlands TC retires from post
The traffic commissioner for the West Midlands traffic area, Miles Dorrington, has announced he is to retire from his current role, but he will continue as a deputy TC in the West of England.
Majority of operators believe they cannot survive fuel price crisis
Only four in 10 transport operators are confident they can survive the current onslaught on fuel prices as the Iran conflict drags on.
Drivers needed to focus mental health support in logistics
An organisation set up specifically to support mental health and wellbeing in logistics has released a survey it wants professional drivers to complete in order to tailor support in the right areas.
Driver training module addresses dangers of overhead powerlines
A new training course for lorry drivers covering the dangers of overhead cables has been launched to address the lethal hazard.
Logistics UK urges balanced focus on safety as casualty trends remain stable
Logistics UK has called for continued focus on practical road safety improvements across the freight sector, following yesterday’s report highlighting legal and compliance pressures facing hauliers despite broadly stable casualty trends.
Heightened legal fallout for hauliers amid flat collision volumes
New road fatality and injury figures showing levels have remained broadly unchanged do not reflect the significantly more serious legal consequences for hauliers, a transport lawyer warned.
Work commences on major logistics development at Hillwood Park Luton
Commercial property investor Hillwood and building contractor Glencar have officially broken ground and commenced works on-site at Hillwood Park Luton.
IRU adopts global Charter for Women in Road Transport
Members of the international road transport union, the IRU, have voted to adopt a new Charter for Women in Road Transport, which sets out six core principles for the sector to follow to increase women’s participation across the industry’s workforce.
RHA renews call for fuel rebate as operators face rising diesel costs
The RHA has renewed its call for an Essential User Rebate for transport operators, arguing that recent government support measures do not go far enough to offset the impact of rising fuel costs on the sector.
Interviews
From vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey
Paul Dash has helped grow Dash Express from a small South West van firm into a multi-depot logistics operation with a turnover topping £25m. Partnerships with APC Overnight and, more recently, Palletways have expanded the business into parcels, pallets and heavy trucks, while keeping the company’s hands-on, family-led approach.
“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy
John Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
Hydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.
Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey
Malcolm Logistics picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
Opinion
Baxter Freight launches 28 graduate roles to help tackle NEET crisis
Logistics operator Baxter Freight has created 28 graduate roles with structured training and mentoring as part of its response to the UK’s growing NEET challenge. The firm says 37% of recent hires are under 24, with five graduate recruits already progressing to leadership positions.
Why the LCV market is hesitating on electric and what fleet operators should do about it
SMMT data reveals a light commercial vehicle market in transition but not in sync with regulatory timelines. Diesel share has dropped sharply, BEV registrations are up 9.5% year-to-date, but operators face fuel volatility, infrastructure delays and a widening gap to the 24% ZEV mandate target for 2026.
An operator knows in a week. The money never asks
When KleanDrive entered administration, it had working technology and real customers. What it didn’t have was investment backing that valued operator judgement over financial hunches. One fleet operator explains why firms with proven kit keep failing, and why the industry keeps losing suppliers it claims to want.
Insurance two-year rule blocks 87% of HGV jobs for newly qualified drivers
Investigation reveals no major fleet insurer can provide actuarial evidence for the two-year licence restriction that excludes newly qualified HGV drivers from most operator policies, despite commercial fleet premiums rising 8% in a year when personal motor insurance fell 10%.
Contracts
Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension
Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.
Primeline Group crunches ten-year deal with Tayto Snacks
Primeline Group has signed a multi-million euro warehousing and distribution agreement with Tayto Snacks, building on a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
Meachers and Ferryspeed’s partnership sails on
Meachers Global Logistics has extended its partnership with Ferryspeed with a new three-year contract.
XPO flies high with Uniload Aviation deal
XPO has been chosen by unit load devices management provider Unilode to be its global logistics partner.
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