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Road Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
The government’s long-awaited road safety strategy launched this week is a warning shot to operators, with those demonstrating adequate training and data oversight better protected, lawyers said.
Tanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
An improved pay offer put forward by Certas to its 400 fuel tanker drivers has been accepted and planned strike action has now been called off.
Certas Energy opens HGV refuelling bunker in Warrington
The UK’s largest independent fuel distributor has opened a £1.2m bunker site at Warrington’s Omega Business Park, bringing its total HVO refuelling locations to 16 nationwide as demand for renewable diesel continues to grow.
Industrial & logistics demand 27% above pre-Covid average, Savills reveals
Take-up of UK industrial & logistics space of over 100,000sq ft is ahead of both 2023 and 2024 volumes by 16% and 13% respectively, year-on-year, and 27% ahead of the long-term, pre-Covid average, according to Savills latest Big Shed Briefing.
RHA forges training alliance to help boost HGV driver numbers
The RHA has teamed up with Hughes Driver Training in a move aimed at getting more people behind the wheel of Britain’s lorries.
Transport and logistics sector ranks low for work benefits, new research reveals
The transport and logistics sector ranks among the lowest for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new cross-sector research.
Logistics UK recruits James Mills as new head of trade policy
Logistics UK is strengthening its policy team and boosting support for its members on trade and customs issues with the appointment of James Mills as its new head of trade policy.
RHA: Why UK international hauliers could gain a competitive edge in 2026
This year could see UK international hauliers boost their cross-border trade, the RHA said this week, thanks to changes to the free movement of UK freight and people within the EU, which the association said has curbed the “almost unlimited access” that foreign-registered vehicles have had to the UK domestic ...
‘Game-changing’ business hub under construction at London Gateway
A £13m 29,000 sq ft amenities and innovation hub, named The Hive, is being built at London Gateway Logistics Park.
Industry urged to rethink route planning as Scotland targets bridge strikes
The cost of HGV bridge strikes to businesses, road users and the wider transport network was thrust into the spotlight last month as industry leaders met in Scotland to confront a problem that refuses to go away.
