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Logistics offers wide range of careers for under 25s

Logistics has an opportunity to shape the debate on how to get the one million young people not currently in education, employment, or training (NEET) into work, according to the RHA.

Certas and Esso launch dedicated lorry fuel card

Fuel distributor Certas Energy and Esso have launched an HGV card, giving access for hauliers to refuelling networks across the UK.

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Government offers £38m of funding to help fleet operators install depot chargers

2026-11-11T14:25:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The government has confirmed £38m in funding to help operators install charging infrastructure at depots for vans and trucks, with applications now open.

Half of transport managers identify multi-camera systems as most important tech for HGV driver safety

2026-11-11T11:05:00+00:00By Carol Millett.

Ahead of Brake’s Road Safety Week (15-21 November), new research from transport technology specialist Microlise has revealed that half of UK transport and logistics managers consider multi-camera systems as the most important technology for keeping HGV drivers safe on the roads.

Cold Chain Federation achieves Awards Trust Mark accreditation across all three awards programmes

2026-11-10T17:28:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has achieved independent Awards Trust Mark accreditation across all three of its cold chain industry awards programmes, the industry body has announced this week.

A bumper RTX Scotland rolls into Glasgow’s SEC next week

2026-11-10T16:02:00+00:00By Hayley Tayler.

Next week sees the return of RTX Scotland to Glasgow’s SEC on 18-19 November, bringing together the latest trucks, fleet technology and services for the Scottish road transport industry.

Raise your game for HGV drivers, RHA tells motorway services operators

2026-11-10T13:25:00+00:00By Carol Millett.

HGV drivers remain the least satisfied users of motorway services, with concerns over parking, showers and facilities, according to a new survey, prompting the RHA to call for improvements.

More than 17,000 transport firms late filing accounts, figures reveal

2026-11-09T17:06:00+00:00By Carol Millett

More than 17,000 UK transport and storage companies have missed the deadline for filing their accounts at Companies House, making the sector the worst-performing industry for late submissions.

82% of logistics businesses face power shortages threatening fleet electrification

2026-11-06T16:39:00+00:00By Carol Millett

A new report by the Grid Users Coalition reveals that 82.8% of logistics businesses do not have sufficient grid capacity to meet their future needs and that businesses are reporting a 300% - 400% rise in connection costs.

Invest in workforce development to beat skills shortage, say logistics leaders

2026-11-06T11:32:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Industry leaders have highlighted the importance of creating stronger routes into logistics, developing leadership capability and increasing investment in workforce development if the sector is to meet future skills challenges.

eVan registrations see ‘significant growth’

2026-11-05T17:06:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Battery electric van (BEV) uptake had its best ever October, up 58% to 3,369 registrations according to new figures.

Truck drivers offered free health checks

2026-11-05T16:20:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

A ‘driver MOT’, offering free physical and mental health checks, will be offered to HGV drivers as part of Road Safety Week.

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Opinion

Are depot electricity costs a postcode lottery?

Do operators with workshops and depots in more than one region treat electricity as a national average, or check each site?

The future of the UK pallet sector: Why relationships, not just consolidation, will define the winners

UK pallet networks are unique. While advances in technology, sector consolidation and network investment will undoubtedly shape the sector’s future, the long-term success of any pallet network still comes down to one thing: its members.

Why October is the month to watch for road freight

With diesel hitting historic highs and right-to-work checks now covering individual subcontractors — carrying civil penalties of up to £45,000 per breach — October’s carrier rates and availability data will show which pressure is hitting hardest. TEG CEO Lyall Cresswell sets out what operators need to watch and act on ...

Fragmented AI: why transport and logistics must take security seriously

Traditionally, the transportation industry has taken a cautious approach to addressing business challenges and adopting new technologies. Because assets are expensive, margins are consistently thin and mistakes can have massive real-world consequences, fleets simply cannot afford to be early adopters of unproven solutions.

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