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 ArticleNexus Rental expands management platform into Ireland
Nexus Rental is extending its Iris management platform into the Republic of Ireland, marking the B2B vehicle and plant hire specialist’s first move outside the UK
FCZ ArticleFleet expectations of adopting electric vans “almost flat”, new research reveals
Van operators forecast only 16% of their fleets will be electric within three years – up just two percentage points on last year and only a one percentage point increase on 2024 – according to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer.
MT ArticleGet the degree without the debt, says GXO apprentice
A GXO apprentice is encouraging school leavers to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship as a way to fast track their careers and avoid getting saddled with the thousands of pounds of debt that a university degree can bring.
MT ArticleGrowth drive sees DX expand its international delivery service
Parcel, freight and e-fullfilment specialist DX is expanding its international delivery service, which covers the delivery of parcels and freight to 220 countries via road and air shipping networks..
MT ArticleNew national planning framework includes dedicated freight and logistics policy
The government’s updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy for the first time ever, recognising the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
MT ArticleNo evidence of fuel retailers exploiting Middle East crisis, says competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found no evidence that fuel retailers actively changed their pricing strategies to take advantage of the recent Middle East crisis, although it warned that concerns over competition in the UK road fuel market remain.
FCZ ArticleWholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel
Electric HGVs can already match, and in some cases exceed diesel performance on local wholesale delivery routes – with up to 95% of short and regional journeys achievable using electric trucks, according to a new case study.
MT ArticleGood driver onboarding triples buy-in for fleet safety technology, study finds
Drivers who receive thorough onboarding are almost three times more likely to rate safety coaching technology as highly effective, according to new research from Teletrac Navman.
MT ArticleRHA praises DVSA seizure of Croatian truck after cabotage breaches
The RHA has welcomed a recent Traffic Commissioner decision to refuse the return of a Croatian-registered truck which was impounded by the DVSA after being found to have repeatedly breached UK cabotage rules.
MT ArticleWincanton returns to profit as GXO integration continues
Wincanton returned to the black in 2025 aided by new business wins and growth in its core markets, following its acquisition by GXO Logistics, the group has revealed.
MT ArticleTyreSafe issues urgent warning to UK commercial trailer operators
A sharp rise in mechanical failures involving utility and commercial trailers is creating a growing road safety and reliability concern, according to a four-year analysis of National Highways data by charity TyreSafe and the UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA).
MT ArticleSalvatori appoints new business development manager as Carole Sutton retires
New recruit Melissa Aalpol (pictured left) is stepping into the shoes of business development manager Carole Sutton, who is embarking on a well-earned retirement after 18 years at Kent-based haulier A Salvatori.
MT ArticleTempleman Retail & Vending adds 21 MAN TGE vans to fleet
Northumberland-based Templeman Retail & Vending has added 21 MAN TGE vans to its fleet as it continues to expand its nationwide logistics operation.
MT ArticleMajor contract wins help boost profit at Welch’s Transport
Pre-tax profit at Welch’s Transport soared by 67% in 2025 after the company won a number of large distribution contracts, which helped offset a “generally flat and highly competitive” market, the group has revealed.
MT ArticleM&M Catering Supplies licence revoked after third public inquiry in four years
M&M Catering Supplies has had its operator licence revoked and director Mehmet Sert disqualified for 12 months after a Traffic Commissioner found repeated maintenance and compliance shortcomings.
FCZ ArticleGovernment considers cutting 2030 ZEV target for vans to 40%
The government is considering reducing the proportion of new vans required to be zero emission by 2030 from 70% to as little as 40%, as part of a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate.
MT ArticleGoggins Transport orders 16 Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin trucks
Goggins Transport is adding 16 Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin tractor units to its fleet as the haulier looks to support driver retention and its long-term growth strategy.
MT ArticleDriver shortage and National Insurance costs squeeze Archbold profit
Archbold Logistics increased turnover by almost 5% in 2025, but pre-tax profit fell by more than a third as the logistics operator faced higher employment costs and continued pressure from the shortage of qualified HGV drivers.
MT ArticleHellmann UK turnover falls as contract logistics and road freight volumes decline
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics saw UK turnover fall 14.7% and pre-tax profit drop 37% in 2025, dogged by post-Brexit road freight volume declines, difficult global freight markets and a slowdown in renewable energy-related contract logistics.
MT ArticleLogistics UK teams up with AXA to help hauliers cut fleet risk
Logistics UK has forged a strategic partnership with AXA UK aimed at helping fleet operators and members manage and reduce risk exposure.