Carol Millett
Carol Millett is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 30 years’ of experience writing across a broad range of sectors, including road transport, construction and civil engineering, project management, private finance, technology, HR, and travel and tourism. She is currently a regular contributor to a variety of DVV Media titles including Motor Transport Magazine, Commercial Motor and Transport News.
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ArticleDrunken lorry driver chased by armed police jailed for three months
A drunken lorry driver who was chased for four miles by an armed police unit, after his truck was spotted weaving across the road, and found to be almost five times over the legal limit when he was arrested, has been sentenced to jail and banned from driving.
ArticleRHA gives mixed response to government plans to ease driving regs for zero emission vans
RHA has given a cautious welcome to government proposals to change driving licence rules for zero emission vans and is calling on fleet operators to give their feedback on the proposals.
ArticleChristmas parcel deliveries boost Royal Mail revenue ahead of £3.6bn sale to Czech billionaire
Parcel deliveries over Christmas helped boost Royal Mail revenues, ahead of the firm’s £3.6bn sale by parent company International Delivery Services (IDS) to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínsky.
ArticleNominations open for Microlise Driver of the Year Awards
The Microlise 2025 Driver of the Year Awards is now officially open for nominations, the transport tech group announced this week.
ArticleHolyhead Port re-opens but hauliers slam delayed sailings
Holyhead Port, which partially re-opened yesterday (16 January), a month after it was closed due to storm damage to its berthing infrastructure, saw delays to at least two ferries, promoting criticism from hauliers and a demand for a clear timeline on when the second berth will be re-opened.
ArticleInPost to invest £600m and “revolutionise” e-commerce in the UK
InPost Group has pledged to invest £600m in the UK by the end of 2029, bringing its total investment in the UK market to £1bn, with plans to expand its parcel locker network, develop logistics centres and create up to 12,000 new jobs.
ArticleThe Perfume Shop partners with GXO for high street deliveries
Contract logistics giant GXO has partnered with fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop to provide weekly high street deliveries to more than 200 stores through its shared transport network, helping reduce environmental impact, urban congestion and transportation costs.
ArticleWincanton lands warehousing contract with Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Wincanton has seen off rivals in a competitive tender to win a new five-year contract with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to provide warehousing for around 500,000 litres of aerial dispersant chemicals.
ArticleAssets of collapsed haulier TEF Transport up for auction
Just over a month after calling in the administrators, Yorkshire-based TEF Transport’s assets, including a fleet of 30 trucks and 60 trailers, are being auctioned off.
ArticleTIP Group refurbishes 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters
Commercial vehicle lease and rent specialist TIP Group has refurbished 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters in a move aimed at extending the life of the vehicles, whilst also cutting the company’s costs and carbon emissions.
ArticleWhistl makes two key appointments to executive board
Parcels, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl has appointed Fliss O’Hara and Laura Sanjurgo to the Whistl Group executive board.
ArticleAIT Home Delivery spearheads drive into US and European markets
US giant AIT Worldwide Logistics is using the home delivery expertise of its UK subsidiary AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, to help drive growth in its European and US operations.
ArticleFedex UK sees falling volumes hit turnover and profit in 2023/4
Fedex Express UK Transportation saw turnover and profit fall in the year to 31 May 2023, as falling volumes and the company’s decision to cut its logistics services fee took their toll.
ArticleTruline upgrades 109 vehicles in major fleet renewal programme
A major fleet renewal programme has seen specialist B2B parcel carrier Truline upgrade 109 of its 500-strong fleet of trucks and vans, in partnership with fleet provider Prohire and its alternative fuels division Progreen.
ArticleMajor restructuring and leadership changes rolled out at at Renault Trucks Commercials
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland is making significant structural and leadership changes to its retail arm, Renault Truck Commercials, as it moves to grow its UK market share.
ArticleWestland Assets buys Nottingham delivery firm Direct Sameday Services
Special purpose vehicle Westland Assets has acquired Nottingham-based delivery firm Direct Sameday Services (DSS) and its associated companies Direct Sameday Services North West and Direct Sameday Vehicle Hire.
ArticleNewly refurbished warehouse delivers one-stop shop for Celkom Transport customers
Pallet-Track member Celkom Transport has opened a newly refurbished 50,000sq ft warehouse at its York site, to meet increasing demand for logistics support, as it continues to grow.
ArticleThe Delivery Group boosts fleet with 20 Tiger trailers
Parcel and mail handling specialists The Delivery Group has added 20 additional Tiger trailers to its fleet.
ArticleFLS Group makes four key promotions to help drive growth
FLS Group has strengthened its leadership team to support its growth plans in the UK and mainland Europe.
ArticleStop unfairly penalising hauliers found to be carrying illegal immigrants, RHA tells government
The RHA is urging the government to reform the Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme, which it says is unfairly penalising compliant drivers and operators when illegal immigrants are found hidden in their vehicles.