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Bucks haulier that helped save iconic Jacks Hill Truckstop goes bust
Buckinghamshire haulier SpareRyb Logistics, which helped restore and reopen the iconic Jacks Hill Café and Truckstop in 2025, has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation after its latest filed accounts revealed net liabilities of £683,572, with creditors owed more than £1.5m.
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PPS Logistics delivers 20-tonne challenge for UK’s strongest man
PPS Logistics pulled its weight at the UK’s Strongest Man 2026, providing a 20-tonne truck for the finalists to haul along the banks of the River Clyde.
Poor emergency legal lines leaving fleets exposed in ‘golden minutes’ after crash, expert warns
Inadequate 24/7 legal support lines are leaving commercial drivers vulnerable to self-incrimination during the critical “golden minutes” following a serious road collision, specialist criminal law firm LMP Legal warned this week.
France one way, Spain another: hauliers face border rule chaos
The EU’s troubled Entry/Exit System (EES) has created a regulatory patchwork for UK hauliers, with nine Schengen countries given the green light to delay full biometric border checks beyond the deadline, which expired on 6 September.
PPS Logistics delivers 20-tonne challenge for UK’s strongest man
PPS Logistics pulled its weight at the UK’s Strongest Man 2026, providing a 20-tonne truck for the finalists to haul along the banks of the River Clyde.
Poor emergency legal lines leaving fleets exposed in ‘golden minutes’ after crash, expert warns
Inadequate 24/7 legal support lines are leaving commercial drivers vulnerable to self-incrimination during the critical “golden minutes” following a serious road collision, specialist criminal law firm LMP Legal warned this week.
France one way, Spain another: hauliers face border rule chaos
The EU’s troubled Entry/Exit System (EES) has created a regulatory patchwork for UK hauliers, with nine Schengen countries given the green light to delay full biometric border checks beyond the deadline, which expired on 6 September.
Bucks haulier that helped save iconic Jacks Hill Truckstop goes bust
Buckinghamshire haulier SpareRyb Logistics, which helped restore and reopen the iconic Jacks Hill Café and Truckstop in 2025, has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation after its latest filed accounts revealed net liabilities of £683,572, with creditors owed more than £1.5m.
Homeworking in transport and storage rises five-fold
The proportion of transport and storage businesses using or planning to use increased homeworking on a permanent basis has risen more than five-fold in a year, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Motus Commercials apprentice wins inaugural IMI Skills Competition in HGV Technology
HGV apprentice Monty Gambrell of Motus Commercials (DAF) has been crowned the winner of the inaugral IMI Skills Competition in Heavy Vehicle Technology.
Dutch logistics firm ODIN launches UK branch at Immingham
Dutch company ODIN Warehousing and Logistics is continuing its expansion into the UK with the opening of ODIN Transport & Shipping UK which will initially focus on accompanied and unaccompanied trailer transport between the UK and the European mainland.
EU backs down on EES checks as logistics chiefs warn of £400m Brexit border disaster
The European Union’s decision to quietly back down on its strict enforcement of the biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) has been welcomed by Logistics UK which has been warning that its full rollout would inflict a devastating £400m annual blow on the UK economy.
PPS Logistics delivers 20-tonne challenge for UK’s strongest man
Poor emergency legal lines leaving fleets exposed in ‘golden minutes’ after crash, expert warns
France one way, Spain another: hauliers face border rule chaos
Bucks haulier that helped save iconic Jacks Hill Truckstop goes bust
Homeworking in transport and storage rises five-fold
Motus Commercials apprentice wins inaugural IMI Skills Competition in HGV Technology
Dutch logistics firm ODIN launches UK branch at Immingham
EU backs down on EES checks as logistics chiefs warn of £400m Brexit border disaster
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PPS Logistics delivers 20-tonne challenge for UK’s strongest man
PPS Logistics pulled its weight at the UK’s Strongest Man 2026, providing a 20-tonne truck for the finalists to haul along the banks of the River Clyde.
Bucks haulier that helped save iconic Jacks Hill Truckstop goes bust
Buckinghamshire haulier SpareRyb Logistics, which helped restore and reopen the iconic Jacks Hill Café and Truckstop in 2025, has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation after its latest filed accounts revealed net liabilities of £683,572, with creditors owed more than £1.5m.
Dutch logistics firm ODIN launches UK branch at Immingham
Dutch company ODIN Warehousing and Logistics is continuing its expansion into the UK with the opening of ODIN Transport & Shipping UK which will initially focus on accompanied and unaccompanied trailer transport between the UK and the European mainland.
Amazon seeks to expand drone deliveries in Darlington
Amazon’s plan to offer drone deliveries across the UK is taking another step forward with the online retailer’s application to expand its drone deliveries in Darlington.
Sale of Trans Haul following cyberattack
Stricken haulage and logistics firm Trans Haul (Europe) has been sold in a £170,000 pre-pack deal to a connected party, according to its administrator.
Warehouse workers at Movianto secure 4% pay increase
Workers at specialist medical warehousing company Movianto have agreed to an improved pay offer and dropped their threat of strikes.
Maritime boosts revenue following Medlog integration
Maritime Transport said its acquisition by global logistics firm Medlog had helped generate additional revenue in its road, rail and terminal divisions, resulting in a 15.8% increase to £489m.
Expect Distribution to support Powersheds’ expansion into Ireland
Expect Distribution’s partnership with Yorkshire-based Powersheds has been expanded to support the manufacturer’s drive into the Irish market.
“Empty shelves” strike averted after Tesco boosts pay deal for 3,000 logistics workers, Unite reveals
A major strike by 3,000 Tesco HGV drivers and warehouse workers, which threatened to disrupt deliveries to the retailer’s supermarkets across the country, was averted at the 11th hour after Tesco upped its pay offer, union Unite has revealed.
Romac Logistics strengthens fleet with 100 Tiger trailers and 200 Renault tractor units
Temperature-controlled operator Romac Logistics has ordered 200 Renault Trucks T480 tractor units and 100 moving double-deck refrigerated trailers from Tiger Trailers as it expands its UK operations.
Administration watch
Bucks haulier that helped save iconic Jacks Hill Truckstop goes bust
Buckinghamshire haulier SpareRyb Logistics, which helped restore and reopen the iconic Jacks Hill Café and Truckstop in 2025, has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation after its latest filed accounts revealed net liabilities of £683,572, with creditors owed more than £1.5m.
Sale of Trans Haul following cyberattack
Stricken haulage and logistics firm Trans Haul (Europe) has been sold in a £170,000 pre-pack deal to a connected party, according to its administrator.
VG Mathers collapses into liquidation after 58 years
Aberdeenshire haulier VG Mathers has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing an “unprecedented squeeze” from rising fuel and insurance costs, increased compliance burdens and higher vehicle maintenance expenses.
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Poor emergency legal lines leaving fleets exposed in ‘golden minutes’ after crash, expert warns
Inadequate 24/7 legal support lines are leaving commercial drivers vulnerable to self-incrimination during the critical “golden minutes” following a serious road collision, specialist criminal law firm LMP Legal warned this week.
France one way, Spain another: hauliers face border rule chaos
The EU’s troubled Entry/Exit System (EES) has created a regulatory patchwork for UK hauliers, with nine Schengen countries given the green light to delay full biometric border checks beyond the deadline, which expired on 6 September.
Homeworking in transport and storage rises five-fold
The proportion of transport and storage businesses using or planning to use increased homeworking on a permanent basis has risen more than five-fold in a year, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Motus Commercials apprentice wins inaugural IMI Skills Competition in HGV Technology
HGV apprentice Monty Gambrell of Motus Commercials (DAF) has been crowned the winner of the inaugral IMI Skills Competition in Heavy Vehicle Technology.
EU backs down on EES checks as logistics chiefs warn of £400m Brexit border disaster
The European Union’s decision to quietly back down on its strict enforcement of the biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) has been welcomed by Logistics UK which has been warning that its full rollout would inflict a devastating £400m annual blow on the UK economy.
Supercharged: Global investors pump £1.1bn into British CV boom
More than a billion pounds have been committed to Britain’s van, truck and bus manufacturing industry and supply chains over the past five years, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New commercial operations director at Harris MAXUS
Harris MAXUS has promoted Gary Brown to commercial operations director following a period of leadership strengthening across the Harris Group.
Next wins appeal against decision forcing it to pay shop staff same as warehouse workers
Retailer Next has won an appeal allowing it to pay warehouse workers more than shop floor staff after an employment tribunal ruled that they were entitled to the same rates of pay.
See the stars shine at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards
Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms was the big winner at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards last night, picking up three more trophies to take its tally to 12 since it started taking part in 2019. Welch Group broke its duck with two wins while Buffaload came through a hard-fought contest ...
Daniel Broda wins British Crane Truck Operator Challenge for second year running
The British Crane Truck Operator Challenge has been won for the second year running by Daniel Broda, PPC Transport operations director.
Interviews
Fagan & Whalley: We learnt the hard way on Newport
The acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons proved a painful lesson for Fagan & Whalley, but joint MD Sam Fagan says the South Wales deal has delivered the platform the family haulier wanted as it looks to build its network and navigate a changing market
“We’ve got a lot of catching up to do”: NX sets out UK growth ambition
NX Group UK and Ireland MD Steve Williams reveals plans to double the operation to £200m revenue and 600 staff within five years
BIFA chief on freight crime, Brexit borders and sector collaboration
From sophisticated cargo fraud and post-Brexit ENS requirements to record training uptake and long-term port investment, BIFA director general Steve Parker sets out the pressures and opportunities shaping UK freight forwarding — and why working together remains the sector’s strongest asset.
“AI will disrupt haulage and create a new breed of operator…”
Microlise chief technology officer Dean Garvey-North warns that the biggest threat to established hauliers could come from new businesses built around artificial intelligence from day one
Inside Browns: How the £24m haulier is building a smarter business
From AI-powered customer service and a bespoke transport management system to a waiting list of drivers, Browns Distribution is using better data to sharpen its operation and support continued growth
northstarr: How Stuart Godman is charting a new course for logistics
After transforming the fortunes of the Pallet-Track network, chief executive Stuart Godman has launched a new logistics group bringing together transport, warehousing, and technology. He tells Tim Wallace why he believes the future lies in connecting specialist businesses rather than simply building bigger operators
Palletline 2.0: managing an evolution
Carl Moore talks to Steve Hobson about growth, technology and the future of the UK’s leading pallet network
No room for error: why HVO is keeping Formula 1 moving
F1 is chasing net zero by 2030, but logistics partner DHL says operational reality is shaping the journey. At Silverstone, MT heard why battery-electric trucks are not yet the answer for one of the world’s most demanding logistics operations
Opinion
Why the AI tools your office buys quietly die
Plenty has been written about the big implementation that disappoints. The system goes in, the project is signed off, and the operation takes a year to catch up with it. That is a real problem and it deserves the attention.
Late payment is an unsecured loan your biggest customer takes without asking
The Commercial Payments Bill addresses a real problem, but it will not help your cashflow this quarter. Harvey Dhillon, ACMA CGMA, explains what the legislation actually proposes, why haulage is structurally exposed, and which operational disciplines deliver results now — before Parliament acts.
The transport office, not the cab: where AI actually earns its keep in road transport
Almost everything written about AI in road transport is about the vehicle. Autonomous braking, telematics, route optimisation that promises to shave miles off a manifest. That work matters. It also has very little to do with where the unpaid hours in a haulage business actually go, which is the office ...
The consignor’s responsibility does not end at the depot gate
Safe transport depends on more than the driver’s checks. Consignors, loaders and operators must share accurate information about the load, vehicle and journey before it leaves the site.
Contracts
Hutchinson Transport wins second distribution deal with Univar
Hutchinson Transport has landed another UK distribution contract with Univar Solutions after impressing the chemicals distributor with its performance on an existing agreement.
DHL Supply Chain takes over ProCook logistics contract
DHL Supply Chain has secured a contract to manage ProCook’s retail and e-commerce logistics operations as the kitchenware retailer looks to support further growth.
Contract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner
Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.
DX wins extended Viking deal after service gains
DX and Viking UK have expanded their partnership with a multi-year contract that sees the logistics firm take responsibility for all next-day deliveries for the workplace supplies distributor.
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