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King’s Speech unveils closer ties with EU
The industry’s two main trade associations responded positively to this week’s King’s Speech, which emphasised growth through trade with Europe and addressing late payments.
Microlise CEO: Haulage held back by red tape and roadblocks
Fleet operators are still struggling to improve utilisation and cut empty running due to regulatory constraints and infrastructure limitations, Microlise chief executive Nadeem Raza has warned.
Logistics firms warned cyber gangs now operate like businesses
Cyber criminals targeting transport and logistics firms now operate with “structured business models”, complete with HR departments, legal representatives and affiliate marketing schemes, delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in Manchester have been warned.
Tructyre announces new MD
Elizabeth Nagel has been appointed Tructyre’s MD, joining the company from Michelin’s HQ in Clermont-Ferrand, France where she is currently manufacturing transformation officer.
Vauxhall Bridge closed to hauliers from July
HGV operators will be banned from using Vauxhall Bridge in London from July while attempts are made to resolve structural problems.
Microlise Transport Conference: Operators warned AI is moving faster than they are
The logistics sector is entering a new era of rapid technological change, with delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in Manchester warned that AI is now evolving faster than many operators are able to adapt. This is adding to wider pressures on supply chains, where keeping operations safe, resilient and ...
MT data reveals which operators are expanding or reducing their fleets
KBC Logistics, DPD and Moran Logistics saw some of the most notable fleet increases over the last week, according to Motor Transport’s fleet data.
Christopher Sullivan takes 2026 Microlise Driver of the Year crown
Christopher Sullivan of Aldi has been named as the 2026 Microlise Driver of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
RIP Roger Cullimore
The RHA has led the tributes to industry stalwart Roger Cullimore, former MD and chairman of Gloucestershire’s Cullimore Group, who has passed away.
Nominations now open for Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2026
Nominations are now open for the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2026, recognising individuals making a tangible impact in cutting carbon across road transport.
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