All articles by Carol Millett – Page 18
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MT ArticleGeoff Taylor joins Prolog as chief operating officer
Prolog Fulfilment has appointed Geoff Taylor as chief operating officer with a brief to accelerate innovation and enhance its service offering, as the company continues to grow across the UK and international markets.
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MT ArticleCEVA boosts fleet with 165 HVO-powered DAF Trucks
CEVA Logistics has bolstered its UK transport network with the addition of 165 new DAF trucks, as part of a major fleet investment aimed at delivering a more sustainable road transport operation across the UK.
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MT ArticleBrewdog collapse leaves Aberdeenshire haulier ARR Craib owed almost £1.6m
Three hauliers have been left counting the cost of doing business with Scottish multinational brewery and pub chain Brewdog, which accrued more than £500m of debts before calling in the administrators in March this year.
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MT ArticleKB Event promises major expansion following management buyout
Former RHA chief executive Richard Burnett has led a management buyout of Nottingham-based transport, storage and logistics firm KB Event, with the aim of making the company the leading logistics partner to the live entertainment industry.
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MT ArticleDavis-Wright Haulage files notice to appoint administrator
Peterborough-based Davis-Wright Haulage has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator (NOI).
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MT ArticleLockwood Group buys Derbyshire haulier William West & Sons
Derbyshire haulier Lockwood Group is continuing on the acquisition trail with the purchase of Ilkeston-based William West & Sons and William West Distribution for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticleIsuzu delivers rock solid 13.5 tonners for Geotechnical Engineering
Independent ground investigation contractor Geotechnical Engineering has introduced its first Isuzu rigids, with the arrival of four F135.240(E) 13.5-tonners with beavertail bodywork.
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MT ArticleMiddle East conflict triggers surging concern in transport and storage sector, ONS survey reveals
Concern about the impact of global conflict on UK supply chains has surged dramatically among transport and storage operators, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights survey.
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MT ArticleMail and parcel shipping giant Asendia leases Segro Park Axis near Heathrow
Logistics property developer Segro has signed an agreement to lease Segro Park Axis to mail and parcel shipping specialist Asendia.
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MT ArticleFleet standardisation key to safety and efficiency amid driver shortage, says Girteka Training
A move towards more consistent truck fleets could play a critical role in improving safety, efficiency and driver retention across Europe’s logistics sector, according to experts at Girteka Training.
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution boosts fleet with 20 TIP trailers
Law Distribution of Haydock has sealed a deal with TIP Group for 20 new curtain-sided trailers.
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MT ArticleBidding opens for share of £1bn fund to repair crumbling bridges, flyovers and tunnels
Bidding for a share of the government’s £1bn funding package is now open to councils looking to fix crumbling bridges, falling flyovers and deteriorating tunnels.
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FCZ ArticleMAN puts long-haul e-HGV to the test on Paris–Berlin electric tour
MAN Truck & Bus is set to demonstrate the long distance capabilities of its MAN eTGS Ultra semi-trailer tractor, with a 1,000km journey between Paris and Berlin, as part of the Milence Electric Tour.
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MT ArticleHGV registrations dip 2.7% as zero-emission demand slumps 16.5% in Q1 2026, SMMT reports
New HGV registrations declined by 2.7%, while zero emission HGV demand plunged by a “concerning” 16.5%, in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleNew trailers icing on the cake for Wm Armstrong’s bakery contract
Cumbrian haulier Wm Armstrong has introduced three new bespoke trailers to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of its long-term bakery client Bells of Lazonby.
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MT ArticlePremier Logistics launches £1m growth drive following WT Transport aquisition
Leicestershire-based family business Premier Logistics Group is investing over £1m to drive sustainable, long-term growth, following its recent acquisition and integration of WT Transport.
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FCZ ArticleVolvo Trucks raises the bar with launch of 700 km range FH Aero Electric truck
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new generation of heavy-duty electric vehicles, led by a long-haul model capable of travelling up to 700 km on a single charge—marking a significant step forward in zero-emission freight transport.
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MT ArticleECM Vehicle Delivery and DHL lead the pack in latest fleet increases, MT Fleet Data reveals
DHL International and ECM Vehicle Delivery recorded some of the most notable increases in fleet numbers over the latest reporting period, while several major operators reduced vehicle and trailer totals, according to MT’s Fleet Data analysis.
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MT ArticleFlock launches haulage fleet insurance backed by Admiral
Commercial fleet insurer Flock has joined forces with insurance giant Admiral to expand its connected insurance model into the haulage sector.
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MT ArticleZero Degree Logistics saves 40 jobs rescuing Martyn Barratt Transport from administration
Nottingham-based haulier Martyn Barratt Transport has been sold to Zero Degree Logistics, in a move triggered by spiralling cost pressures and the imminent retirement of the owner.