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Storm Goretti gritting plan lambasted by haulage operators
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”.
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New MANs on the menu at Andrew Cook
Leven, Fife-based Andrew Cook Group has added a new MAN TGM 4x2 and a TGS 8x4 to its specialised fleet.
Turnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
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.
Segro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
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.
Storm Goretti gritting plan lambasted by haulage operators
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”.
New MANs on the menu at Andrew Cook
Leven, Fife-based Andrew Cook Group has added a new MAN TGM 4x2 and a TGS 8x4 to its specialised fleet.
Turnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
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.
Segro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
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.
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
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.
Road Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
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.
Tanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
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.
Fraikin appoints new UK CEO
Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has promoted Craig Douglas to UK chief executive.
Storm Goretti gritting plan lambasted by haulage operators
New MANs on the menu at Andrew Cook
Turnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
Segro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
Road Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
Tanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
Fraikin appoints new UK CEO
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New MANs on the menu at Andrew Cook
Leven, Fife-based Andrew Cook Group has added a new MAN TGM 4x2 and a TGS 8x4 to its specialised fleet.
Turnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
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.
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
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.
Fraikin appoints new UK CEO
Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has promoted Craig Douglas to UK chief executive.
Police catch Devereux ‘disqualified’ driver, despite firm conducting checks
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.
Devon haulier collapses with loss of 20 jobs
South Molton Transport, a North Devon-based aggregates haulier, has entered administration after it ceased trading in November.
Circle Express calls in the administrators
Air freight specialist Circle Express collapsed into administration and has now been sold to new owners, its chief financial officer (CFO) told Motor Transport.
Recycling company and haulage subsidiary sold out of administration
A West Midlands scrap metal recycling company and its transport division have been sold in a pre-packaged administration deal that saves 39 jobs.
IPP strengthens leadership team following rapid growth
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 to operate Waitrose’s first South West distribution centre
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.
Administration watch
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
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.
Devon haulier collapses with loss of 20 jobs
South Molton Transport, a North Devon-based aggregates haulier, has entered administration after it ceased trading in November.
Circle Express calls in the administrators
Air freight specialist Circle Express collapsed into administration and has now been sold to new owners, its chief financial officer (CFO) told Motor Transport.
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Storm Goretti gritting plan lambasted by haulage operators
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”.
Segro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
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.
Road Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
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.
Tanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
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.
Certas Energy opens HGV refuelling bunker in Warrington
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.
Industrial & logistics demand 27% above pre-Covid average, Savills reveals
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.
RHA forges training alliance to help boost HGV driver numbers
The RHA has teamed up with Hughes Driver Training in a move aimed at getting more people behind the wheel of Britain’s lorries.
Transport and logistics sector ranks low for work benefits, new research reveals
The transport and logistics sector ranks among the lowest for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new cross-sector research.
Logistics UK recruits James Mills as new head of trade policy
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.
RHA: Why UK international hauliers could gain a competitive edge in 2026
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 ...
Interviews
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.
“Cutting off the tail was the first step” — Angela Carus on leaving Boughey to reshape a local family firm
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
From turbulence to turnaround: Life after Charlie Shiels at ArrowXL
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
“Cyber threat now critical" - tech CEO reveals how to protect your business
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 ...
Opinion
Europe’s used truck market has come of age - what it means for UK hauliers
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
Customs changes demand urgent digital shift for freight operators
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.
Connectivity: The key to driverless HGVs
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 real reasons that HGV drivers are quitting the job
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.
Contracts
CitySprint builds on Wickes contract success
CitySprint has extended its partnership with home improvement retailer Wickes until the end of 2027.
Prolog takes on distribution for channel retailer Brand Creations
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.
Fraikin contract deal a real glass act
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.
Masters Logistics continues partnership with British Sugar
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.
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