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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.

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Massey Wilcox sees profits increase but skilled drivers remain gold dust

South West haulage firm Massey Wilcox saw revenues and profits increase last year, but it cautioned that a shortage of skilled drivers and a crumbling road network was making the job harder.

Losses at C Butt in months leading up to business sale

Turnover and profitability at C Butt reduced significantly before the long-standing family firm was sold last year, driven largely by the loss of a customer and the closure of its Brackmills warehouse.

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Sale of furniture transport firm saves 55 jobs

2026-04-02T10:16:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Furniture delivery firm Grays Transport (Derbyshire) has been sold in a pre-pack deal for £100,000 after it lost work due to harsh trading conditions in the sector.

Steve Marshall to retire after 50-year career at Marshall’s Transport

2026-04-01T13:23:00+01:00By Carol Millett

A dedicated logistics professional who has worked at a Worcestershire family firm for an incredible 50 years, after joining from school, is calling time on his long career.

Fuel providers BWOC and Mabanaft rebrand as MB Energy

2026-03-31T12:22:00+01:00By Carol Millett

BWOC and Mabanaft are rebranding as MB Energy, as part of a wider group rebranding programme.

Tructyre bolsters top team to fuel growth

2026-03-31T12:20:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Commercial tyre management specialist Tructyre has boosted its leadership team with two key appointments, as it ramps up the company’s growth drive.

Tighten security now to prevent fuel theft, FleetCheck warns operators as energy prices rocket

2026-03-31T10:11:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Fleets should tighten security around fuel in response to the sudden price jump affecting petrol and diesel caused by the war in Iran, FleetCheck said this week.

RBC Logistics prepares to appoint administrator after takeover deal collapses

2026-03-30T16:51:00+01:00By Carol Millett

RBC Logistics has given notice of its intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator, in a move which follows the collapsed sale of its parent company RBC Group to retail technology provider Bright.Blue.

R Swain steps in as Castledene exits Palletline

2026-03-30T15:59:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Kent-based R Swain & Sons has joined Palletline, in a move which sees the haulier replace Castledene Transport, which has left to pursue new business opportunities from corporate customers.

Pallet-Track promotes Sarah Hayes to new role of HR director

2026-03-30T11:11:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Wolverhampton-based pallet network Pallet-Track has promoted Sarah Hayes to the newly created role of HR director, recognising her development with the business for over 15 years.

GXO wins bowel cancer test kit logistics deal with NHS England

2026-03-30T11:07:00+01:00By Carol Millett

GXO is ramping up its drive into the healthcare logistics sector after landing a contract to manage NHS England’s bowel cancer home testing programme across England.

Just three little words that help transform deliveries

2026-03-27T15:22:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

A home delivery specialist said the adoption of addressing system what3words had transformed the working day for its drivers and boosted reviews among customers.

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