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Freeze fuel duty or more firms will collapse, RHA warns
The planned increase in fuel duty must be scrapped in order to prevent more hauliers collapsing under soaring costs as the Middle East conflict grinds on, according to the RHA.
Roadchef takes motorway operations into 22nd Century
Roadchef has negotiated lease extensions on five sites for the next 75 years, taking its operation of the some of the country’s largest MSAs into the next century – with HGV investment a priority.
Pouring fuel on the fire of haulage insolvencies
UK freight transport insolvencies had been declining from a 2023 peak of 503 to 401 in 2025, but a 30% fuel price surge driven by Middle East conflict is threatening to reverse progress as operators face severe cashflow pressure.
Permanent solution to Operation Brock long overdue, says Logistics UK
As National Highways prepares to launch Operation Brock overnight tonight (1 April) on the M20, ahead of the Easter weekend, Logistics UK slammed policy makers for failing to replace the “ piecemeal and short-term” contraflow system with a permanent solution.
Bridge strikes expose £300bn mental health blind spot
The logistics sector is being urged to treat driver mental health with the same rigour as vehicle safety, after industry leaders warned that hidden “human risk” is costing billions and driving collisions, absenteeism and spiralling insurance claims.
Manchetts Peterborough doubles up with MAN Truck & Bus UK Dealer and Service Dealer of the Year wins
Dealership Manchetts Peterborough has landed a double accolade, winning both MAN Truck & Bus UK’s 2025 Dealer of the Year award and the Service Dealer of the Year award, after demonstrating “ unparalleled levels of customer service”.
Top truck stops secure awards for high standards
AWJ Penrith and Onroute Avon Lodge have been voted as the country’s best large and medium-sized truck stops respectively.
Ageing roads get £27bn enhancement
The government will spend billions of pounds on roads in an effort to upgrade and future proof the country’s crumbling network.
Shortlist revealed for Microlise annual driver awards
The shortlist of the Microlise annual Driver of the Year awards has been published, with the winners announced in Manchester in May.
Don’t let EU regs undermine UK’s high safety standards
A blanket rollout of European HGV safety standards without modifying them for the UK market could weaken the high standards already in place in our country, Brigade Electronics has warned.
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