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From third-party logistics to own-account operators, Motor Transport has it covered: we report on all 3PLs, from DHL Supply Chain to Eddie Stobart Logistics, and from XPO Logistics to Wincanton. We also cover the UK home delivery and parcels market from Royal Mail to DPD and from Hermes to Yodel. We have all the latest news from own-account operators, including Tesco Distribution, Travis Perkins, Bidvest and the latest developments from pallet networks including Palletways and Pall-ex.

Operator news

Remaining Turners tanker drivers resume halt to fuel deliveries

The Unite union said strike action among Turners’ tanker drivers in Grangemouth would continue next week, despite the company telling Motor Transport it was having no impact on the business.

Europa steps up to support customers as software outages cause delays

Europa Road has mobilised significant manpower to keep goods moving, stepping in to protect customers from severe delays caused by ongoing external customs software outages.

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New Volvo FH Aeros convince David Bratt & Sons to return to Volvo after over 20 years

2025-12-16T14:40:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons has added the first Volvo trucks to its fleet for the first time in more than 20 years - with the arrival of two new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units.

Onpoint Group boosts fleet with MAN TGS tipper and 15 MAN TGX tractors

2025-12-16T11:30:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Onpoint Group has taken delivery of its first-ever new MAN TGS 8x4 tipper and ordered 15 New MAN TGX 6x2 tractor units.

Hessle Plant fined over £444,000 following “horrific” death of delivery driver

2025-12-16T10:00:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Castleford-based Hessle Plant has been fined over £433,550 after delivery driver Chris Keegan was killed in November 2023, as he loaded a fork lift truck onto a trailer.

RHA welcomes rise in Scotland’s HGV speed limit

2025-12-16T00:01:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The RHA has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that the HGV speed limit on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased to 50mph.

King and Queen facing cold Christmas as Sandringham fuel tanker drivers strike, Unite claims

2025-12-15T14:58:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The King and Queen are facing a cold Christmas due to December strikes by tanker drivers delivering fuel to Sandringham, union Unite claimed today (15 December).

Malcolm Wilson recognised at Logistics UK Awards 2025

2025-12-15T08:43:00+00:00

The recently retired GXO chief executive, who oversaw major acquisitions including Clipper Logistics and Wincanton, was honoured at the ninth annual awards ceremony alongside winners across 12 categories.

Europa services address post-Brexit customs challenges

2025-12-12T12:09:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Europa Worldwide Group has launched two services which it said would help exporters comply with new regulations looming at the French border and help remove uncertainty.

Evri recruiting thousands following “phenomenal” growth

2025-12-12T11:34:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Evri said it was bucking the trend in a sluggish employment market and recruiting for 2,500 roles amid a surge in parcel volumes.

Collett powers Yorkshire’s clean energy future with transformers haul

2025-12-11T15:43:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Collett & Sons helped deliver and install six super grid transformers for a major infrastructure upgrade to boost Yorkshire’s high-voltage electricity network.

Future secured after Premier Logistics acquires WT Transport

2025-12-11T15:28:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Premier Logistics has swooped on WT Transport in a move it said secured the long-term future of both organisations for the next generation.

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Opinion

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.

Time’s up: Autumn Budget must confront Britain’s highways crisis

Econ Engineering is a business that plays a unique role in people’s daily lives. Nine out of 10 of the gritters keeping the UK’s roads moving are manufactured by us and we work with the majority of local authorities across the UK. What this position gives us is a unique ...

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