All articles by Carol Millett
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MT ArticleCheaper fuel prices on the cards as Fuel Finder launches
Businesses that sell petrol and diesel must upload their price changes to a government database, allowing drivers and fleet operators to compare the cost of fuel offered by all petrol stations across the UK.
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MT ArticleNRG Riverside becomes MAN Truck and Bus franchised service partner for South Wales
MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed fleet hire and management firm NRG Riverside as its new franchised service partner for South Wales.
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MT ArticleDPD UK appoints Justin Pegg as new CEO
DPD UK has promoted chief operating officer Justin Pegg to the role of chief executive of DPD UK, replacing Elaine Kerr who has been appointed chairwoman.
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MT ArticleUK manufacturers recalibrate supply chains as US tariffs bite, survey from Make UK and DHL Express reveals
Changes in global trade policies and the introduction of sweeping US tariffs are forcing UK manufacturers to reassess their approach to international trade, as higher costs, uncertainty and increased border complexity reshape global markets, according to new research from Make UK and DHL Express.
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MT ArticleMore than 200,000 potholes fixed or prevented across Wales, Welsh government reveals
More than 200,000 potholes on more than 400 miles of road surfacing have been fixed or prevented throughout Wales since April last year, according to the Welsh government.
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MT ArticleRHA launches new guidance to support driver health and wellbeing
The RHA has launched new guidance aimed at helping operators take a practical and proactive approach to driver health and wellbeing, supporting workforce retention and road safety.
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MT Article“Strong leadership skills” see Helen Hardy secure CILT UK chief executive role
Helen Hardy has been appointed chief executive of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK), after seven months as interim CEO.
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MT ArticleDX Group boosts leadership team to support growth drive
Logistics, freight and final mile specialist DX Group has made three new appointments to its executive leadership team to support its next stage of growth, the company has revealed.
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MT ArticleDash Express joins Palletways UK and takes on 15 new staff
Family-run haulier Dash Express is to join Palletways UK network from next month and has recruited 15 staff to support the new pallet business.
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FCZ ArticleGovernment urged to fast track electric van legislation
Draft legislation, published following the DfT’s zero-emission vans consultation, should be approved as a matter of urgency to encourage the adoption of cleaner electric vehicles and help put an end to electric vans being treated as HGVs.
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MT ArticleFines slashed to zero for compliant hauliers found to be carrying stowaways in trucks
RHA has welcomed a major change to the government’s controversial Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme (CECPS) which sees fines imposed on drivers found to be carrying illegal immigrants in their trucks cut from £10,000 for every stowaway to zero.
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MT ArticleDangerous compliance gaps in tyre maintenance prompts call for action
New roadside data collected by TyreSafe and partners at major UK motorway service areas reveals a concerning divide in tyre compliance, with a low adoption rate of proactive technology and significant knowledge gaps among commercial drivers.
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MT ArticleGoodyear and TIP Group extend long-standing partnership
Goodyear and TIP Group have extended their long-term partnership for a further five years, marking 20 years of collaboration between the two companies.
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FCZ ArticlePublic electric HGV charging hubs launch at Baldock and Exeter services
Gridserve has opened two of the UK’s first public electric HGV charging hubs this week and is set to open another seven public eHGV charging hubs this year, as part of the Electric freightway project.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks celebrates grabbing largest share of HGV market in Europe in 2025
For the second year running, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy-duty trucks, with an overall market share in Europe of 19.0% in 2025.
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MT ArticlePeel Ports transforms bulk cargo operations with new £4m partnership
Peel Ports Group has partnered with digitalisation specialist TBA to halve stock losses at key bulk cargo terminals, including the Port of Liverpool, the Port of Birkenhead, Runcorn Docks, and the King George V Dock in Glasgow.
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MT ArticleKinaxia turbocharges digital transformation with multi-million pound investment
Kinaxia Logistics has unveiled a multi-million-pound investment in technology as it accelerates the digital transformation of the business.
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MT ArticleTighter EU border controls could “destroy” UK international hauliers, RHA warns
The RHA is renewing its calls for the UK government to negotiate a professional drivers’ exemption from the EU’s Schengen 90/180 rule, warning that UK international hauliers will lose work to EU rivals and face ruin, if the problem is not tackled.
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MT ArticleCarlos Oliveira Rodrigues appointed senior VP of Renault Trucks Europe
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has promoted MD Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues to the role of senior vice president of Renault Trucks Europe .
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MT Article1,200 jobs at risk as Asda outsources George deliveries, GMB warns
Asda is planning to outsource delivery of its clothing brand George to DHL, risking up to 1,200 jobs in the process, the GMB Union is warning.