The strategy of gritting the roads ahead of Storm Goretti, which battered large parts of the country this week, has been criticised by operators that branded it an “absolute shambles”.
Leven, Fife-based Andrew Cook Group has added a new MAN TGM 4x2 and a TGS 8x4 to its specialised fleet.
Bretts Transport has hailed its resilience and ability to adapt during shifting supermarket demand and wider economic pressures after it reported significant increases in its revenue and profits.
Real estate developer Segro said its Slough trading estate had turned in a very strong year, with its location, connectivity and modern infrastructure continuing to attract businesses.
Leven, Fife-based Andrew Cook Group has added a new MAN TGM 4x2 and a TGS 8x4 to its specialised fleet.
Bretts Transport has hailed its resilience and ability to adapt during shifting supermarket demand and wider economic pressures after it reported significant increases in its revenue and profits.
The new owner of Circle Express said all 158 jobs at the air freight specialist were saved when it bought the firm out of administration just before Christmas.
Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has promoted Craig Douglas to UK chief executive.
Devereux Transport said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in which one of its drivers was pulled over by the police and found to be disqualified.
South Molton Transport, a North Devon-based aggregates haulier, has entered administration after it ceased trading in November.
Air freight specialist Circle Express collapsed into administration and has now been sold to new owners, its chief financial officer (CFO) told Motor Transport.
A West Midlands scrap metal recycling company and its transport division have been sold in a pre-packaged administration deal that saves 39 jobs.
Sustainable wooden pallets pooler IPP has promoted three members of staff to its leadership team, following a growth surge, the company announced this week.
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Waitrose to operate the retailer’s first South West regional distribution centre at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 development.
The new owner of Circle Express said all 158 jobs at the air freight specialist were saved when it bought the firm out of administration just before Christmas.
South Molton Transport, a North Devon-based aggregates haulier, has entered administration after it ceased trading in November.
Air freight specialist Circle Express collapsed into administration and has now been sold to new owners, its chief financial officer (CFO) told Motor Transport.
The strategy of gritting the roads ahead of Storm Goretti, which battered large parts of the country this week, has been criticised by operators that branded it an “absolute shambles”.
Real estate developer Segro said its Slough trading estate had turned in a very strong year, with its location, connectivity and modern infrastructure continuing to attract businesses.
The government’s long-awaited road safety strategy launched this week is a warning shot to operators, with those demonstrating adequate training and data oversight better protected, lawyers said.
An improved pay offer put forward by Certas to its 400 fuel tanker drivers has been accepted and planned strike action has now been called off.
The UK’s largest independent fuel distributor has opened a £1.2m bunker site at Warrington’s Omega Business Park, bringing its total HVO refuelling locations to 16 nationwide as demand for renewable diesel continues to grow.
Take-up of UK industrial & logistics space of over 100,000sq ft is ahead of both 2023 and 2024 volumes by 16% and 13% respectively, year-on-year, and 27% ahead of the long-term, pre-Covid average, according to Savills latest Big Shed Briefing.
The RHA has teamed up with Hughes Driver Training in a move aimed at getting more people behind the wheel of Britain’s lorries.
The transport and logistics sector ranks among the lowest for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new cross-sector research.
Logistics UK is strengthening its policy team and boosting support for its members on trade and customs issues with the appointment of James Mills as its new head of trade policy.
This year could see UK international hauliers boost their cross-border trade, the RHA said this week, thanks to changes to the free movement of UK freight and people within the EU, which the association said has curbed the “almost unlimited access” that foreign-registered vehicles have had to the UK domestic ...
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.
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
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.
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 picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
Seven months into her new role, the former Boughey MD explains why she left a major operator to take on the challenge of transforming Law Distribution
After years of upheaval and the departure of chief executive Charlie Shiels, ArrowXL is embarking on a recovery mission. Backed by French logistics giant Jacky Perrenot, new CEO Philippe Cuoc reveals his plan to rebuild the Wigan-based delivery firm from the inside out
Ransomware attacks on transport fleets are escalating, exposing weaknesses in outdated IT systems. Trimble chief executive Rob Painter and technical lead Jonah McIntire tell Motor Transport that moving to AI-powered, cloud-based platforms isn’t just vital for cybersecurity - it’s also key to boosting efficiency, automating routine tasks, reducing emissions and ...
As UK hauliers face rising costs, persistent driver shortages and new CO₂-linked road charges for European operations from 2026, 2025 marked a turning point in Europe’s used truck market — offering British fleets a clearer, more strategic path to renewal
International freight businesses must urgently modernise customs systems to meet incoming UK and EU regulatory changes, including ICS2 Phase 3, France’s ELO requirements, and enhanced HMRC transparency measures, warns Derry Bros customs manager Sarah-Louise Murray.
As the UK pushes towards connected and autonomous freight, it is the resilience of our data networks, not just the vehicles themselves, that will determine success.
The latest issue of Motor Transport carries an in-depth analysis of the HGV driver shortage but here one anonymous driver gives a different perspective on why the transport industry is finding it so hard to hang on to younger drivers.
CitySprint has extended its partnership with home improvement retailer Wickes until the end of 2027.
Fulfilment provider Prolog has struck a deal with the multi-channel retailer Brand Creations Group to manage the distribution of its products across the UK.
Glass supplier Clayton Glass has signed its first ever contract hire deal with Fraikin and taken delivery of three new 18-tonne rigids, after a recommendation from one of its customers.
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.