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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The Dash Group fetches Brian Fisher for group commercial role

Family-run business The Dash Group has appointed Brian Fisher as its group commercial manager.

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Howard Tenens builds revenues in property but fails to move in distribution

Revenues in Howard Tenens’ warehousing and distribution division were static last year, as it strove to address a challenging economy by reviewing customer supply chains and seeking out efficiencies.

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THG Fulfil helps cosmetic company drive direct-to-consumer growth

2026-06-11T11:06:00+01:00By

THG Fulfil, a provider of automation-driven courier management solutions has partnered with cosmetic firm Dr Wolff Group to act as merchant of record (MOR) on its Shopify sites in the UK and US.

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Unipart wins seven-year BMW Group contract

2026-06-10T12:00:00+01:00By

Unipart has been awarded a seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services within the final assembly at the Mini plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.

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Pall-Ex Group signs brand agreement with Italian Pallet Network

2026-06-10T02:00:00+01:00By

Pall-Ex said it had secured the continued development of its brand in Italy after signing a 20-year license and partnership deal with Italian Pallet Network, the firm that manages Pall-Ex Italia.

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Ewals Cargo Care buys fellow Dutch firm Vos Transport Group

2026-06-08T11:29:00+01:00By

European logistics provider Ewals Cargo Care has acquired Dutch company Vos Transport Group, creating a business with 3,500 employees and annual revenues of €850m (£734.3m).

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Yodel owner slashes HGV driver jobs

2026-06-05T14:02:00+01:00By

Yodel has cut 60 lorry driver roles in a bid to become a “locker-first service”, according to the GMB union.

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Growth for South Yorkshire haulier results in relocation and recruitment

2026-06-05T10:49:00+01:00By

A Sheffield haulage firm has expanded into new premises and recruited more staff while retaining its South Yorkshire roots.

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UK growth sees Bartelina invest in Krone trailers

2026-06-04T13:00:00+01:00By

Peterborough’s Bartelina Haulage has taken delivery of two new Krone Box Liner sliding skeletal container carriers to support its continued growth in the UK container sector.

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Delsol International on course for £1m as board expands after breakout first year

2026-06-03T16:07:00+01:00By

North Wales logistics firm Delsol International is celebrating a strong first year of independent trading, with turnover on track to reach £1m and a strengthened leadership team in place to drive its next stage of growth.

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Hutchinson Transport lands GreenChem AdBlue distribution deal

2026-06-03T15:58:00+01:00By

Hutchinson Transport has secured a multi-year contract with GreenChem Solutions to operate dedicated bulk tankers on its UK AdBlue distribution network, marking a key commercial win following the company’s recent management buyout.

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Workington’s J R Dixon ceases trading

2026-06-02T13:44:00+01:00By

North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.

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Baxter Freight launches 28 graduate roles to help tackle NEET crisis

Logistics operator Baxter Freight has created 28 graduate roles with structured training and mentoring as part of its response to the UK’s growing NEET challenge. The firm says 37% of recent hires are under 24, with five graduate recruits already progressing to leadership positions.

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An operator knows in a week. The money never asks

When KleanDrive entered administration, it had working technology and real customers. What it didn’t have was investment backing that valued operator judgement over financial hunches. One fleet operator explains why firms with proven kit keep failing, and why the industry keeps losing suppliers it claims to want.

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Insurance two-year rule blocks 87% of HGV jobs for newly qualified drivers

Investigation reveals no major fleet insurer can provide actuarial evidence for the two-year licence restriction that excludes newly qualified HGV drivers from most operator policies, despite commercial fleet premiums rising 8% in a year when personal motor insurance fell 10%.

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