Carol Millett
Carol Millett is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 30 years’ of experience writing across a broad range of sectors, including road transport, construction and civil engineering, project management, private finance, technology, HR, and travel and tourism. She is currently a regular contributor to a variety of DVV Media titles including Motor Transport Magazine, Commercial Motor and Transport News.
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MT ArticleLogistics sector looks to GB Grid to unlock freight electrification
Logistics UK has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans for a publicly backed electricity grid, saying the new model could help overcome one of the biggest barriers to decarbonising road freight and other parts of the logistics industry.
MT ArticleCampeys opens major warehouse as food logistics drive gathers pace
Campeys of Selby has opened a new 190,000 sq ft warehouse at Sherburn 42, more than tripling its existing storage capacity, as it continues to expand into the food and retail logistics sector.
MT ArticleHull firm fined £230,000 after delivery driver seriously injured by falling crate
Smith & Nephew Medical has been fined £230,000 after being found guilty of safety breaches which resulted in a Nippon Express delivery driver sustaining life-changing injuries when the 1.2 tonne crate he had delivered to the firm’s Hull site fell from a forklift truck and landed on him.
FCZ ArticleHydrogen truck policies could close TCO gap with diesel, says H2Accelerate
A combination of renewable hydrogen credits, road toll exemptions and funding for vehicles and refuelling infrastructure could narrow the total cost of ownership (TCO) gap between hydrogen and diesel trucks, according to a new policy paper from the H2Accelerate collaboration.
MT ArticleWren Kitchens takes flight with 70 new Isuzus
Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms has ordered 70 Isuzu N75.190(E) 7.5-tonne rigids, with the first 20 now delivered, to meet the company’s growing UK operations.
MT ArticleDX SameDay adds hyperlocal delivery capability
DX has added a hyperlocal capability to its DX SameDay service, aimed at customers with short-distance, high-volume and multi-site delivery requirements.
MT ArticleA L Campbell (Haulage) licence revoked after years of compliance failings
A Scottish haulier with a history of non-compliance has had its 17-vehicle licence revoked and its transport manager disqualified, after a Traffic Commissioner found serious shortcomings in its maintenance and defect-reporting systems.
MT ArticleAmazon announces above-inflation pay rise for fulfilment and logistics staff
Amazon has announced a pay increase for frontline operations employees in the UK, which will see full-time annual salaries start at a minimum of £31,408, and in some locations up to £33,488.
MT ArticleRoyal Mail takes on rivals as IDS buys Quadient UK locker network
Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services (IDC) has succesfully bid to buy Quadient’s UK network of around 3,000 parcel lockers.
MT ArticleAldi plans £900m retail and logistics expansion as sales hit record £19bn
Aldi is to invest a record £900m into opening 40 new stores and boosting its distribution network, as it continues its drive to expand its retail footprint to 1,500 stores in the UK.
MT ArticleNorthwards’ repute “tarnished” after Traffic Commissioner finds serious compliance failings
Scottish haulier Northwards has had its operator’s licence curtailed and its repute “tarnished”, after Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt found significant shortcomings in its vehicle maintenance, driver management and compliance systems.
MT ArticleHave your say: RHA business confidence survey opens ahead of Autumn Budget
The RHA has launched a Business Confidence Survey, calling on all HGV, coach and van operators to share their views ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October.
MT ArticleProlog takes on Irene Forte Skincare fulfilment contract
Luxury brand Irene Forte Skincare has moved its UK fulfilment to Prolog Fulfilment Global, in response to rising customer demand, as it scales its international footprint.
MT ArticleFraikin helps Loreburn Housing Association boost driver performance and cut fuel costs
Loreburn Housing Association has improved its drivers’ performance, reduced fuel costs and maximised uptime and driver safety with the help of Fraikin’s MYSMARTFLEET training programme, the charity revealed this week.
MT ArticleLogistics UK and LMP Legal join forces to offer crisis and incident support for members
Logistics UK has partnered with LMP Legal to provide a a dedicated 24/7 crisis and incident support service, providing members with direct access to specialist criminal and roadside legal support during a serious incident
MT ArticleMore than a way to pay: SNAP goes on the road to hear driver experiences
Road transport platform SNAP has officially launched its first driver-focused event at the Embassy Truck Park, taking its major “More than a way to pay” brand campaign directly to frontline haulage workers.
MT ArticleApprenticeship retention success earns Leyland Trucks royal recognition
Leyland Trucks has been awarded a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award for an apprenticeship programme developed in partnership with Preston College which aimed to tackle the skills gap and future-proof the company by boosting apprenticeship retainment levels.
MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery expands low-emission fleet with Mercedes-Benz eSprinters
AIT Home Delivery has added two new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans to its fleet to carry out urban delivery routes from its Northampton and Enfield facilities.
MT ArticleTesco hits 2,000 EV milestone as Maxus takes 70% fleet share
Tesco has added its 2,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its grocery home delivery fleet, with Harris MAXUS UK vehicles now accounting for 70% of the supermarket’s electric delivery lineup.
FCZ ArticleGridserve and Voltloader announce new eHGV charging partnership
Gridserve’s Electric Freightway public charging network for eHGVs has been added to Voltloader’s national network of depot-based eHGV chargers.