All articles by Carol Millett – Page 2
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MT ArticleFuel providers BWOC and Mabanaft rebrand as MB Energy
BWOC and Mabanaft are rebranding as MB Energy, as part of a wider group rebranding programme.
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MT ArticleTructyre bolsters top team to fuel growth
Commercial tyre management specialist Tructyre has boosted its leadership team with two key appointments, as it ramps up the company’s growth drive.
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MT ArticleTighten security now to prevent fuel theft, FleetCheck warns operators as energy prices rocket
Fleets should tighten security around fuel in response to the sudden price jump affecting petrol and diesel caused by the war in Iran, FleetCheck said this week.
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MT ArticleRBC Logistics prepares to appoint administrator after takeover deal collapses
RBC Logistics has given notice of its intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator, in a move which follows the collapsed sale of its parent company RBC Group to retail technology provider Bright.Blue.
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MT ArticleR Swain steps in as Castledene exits Palletline
Kent-based R Swain & Sons has joined Palletline, in a move which sees the haulier replace Castledene Transport, which has left to pursue new business opportunities from corporate customers.
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MT ArticleManchetts Peterborough doubles up with MAN Truck & Bus UK Dealer and Service Dealer of the Year wins
Dealership Manchetts Peterborough has landed a double accolade, winning both MAN Truck & Bus UK’s 2025 Dealer of the Year award and the Service Dealer of the Year award, after demonstrating “ unparalleled levels of customer service”.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track promotes Sarah Hayes to new role of HR director
Wolverhampton-based pallet network Pallet-Track has promoted Sarah Hayes to the newly created role of HR director, recognising her development with the business for over 15 years.
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MT ArticleGXO wins bowel cancer test kit logistics deal with NHS England
GXO is ramping up its drive into the healthcare logistics sector after landing a contract to manage NHS England’s bowel cancer home testing programme across England.
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FCZ ArticleElectric trucks will dominate commercial market as battery costs fall, says Faraday Institution report
Battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains are emerging as the most viable options for mass market adoption, according to a report from the Faraday Institution.
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FCZ ArticleAegis Energy secures Dartford site for major M25 commercial vehicle charging hub
Aegis Energy is set to develop a major multi-energy refuelling hub for trucks and vans at the former Littlebrook Power Station, just 1.4 miles from the Dartford Crossing.
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MT ArticleHundreds of DHL drivers threaten strike action at Jaguar Land Rover sites as pay dispute escalates
Just days after 300 logistics workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull site voted in favour of industrial action, 300 DHL HGV drivers working on the JLR contract across the Solihull, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Widnes sites are preparing to be balloted for strike action over pay.
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MT Article“Appalling” MOT record and safety breaches cost West Midlands haulier operating licence
A West Midlands HGV haulier with an “absolutely appalling” MOT record, who came “as close as an operator can come” to being barred from holding a licence, has had his licence revoked and is banned from driving vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
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MT ArticleInPost UK volumes surge after Yodel deal but profits hit by integration costs
Parcel locker operator InPost Group has reported explosive growth in the UK market following its acquisition of Yodel, although profitability has been hit by integration costs.
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MT ArticleMAN invests record €300m in service network
MAN Truck & Bus plans to invest around €300m (£259.2m) in expanding its European service network by 2030, the largest investment of its kind in MAN’s history.
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MT ArticleBucks waste haulier loses operating licence after “sustained failures” and non-attendance at inquiry
Buckinghamshire waste haulier TAAS Transport has lost its operator licence following a public inquiry which cited a litany of compliance breaches, including major maintenance failings, overloaded trucks, and breaches of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations, amounting to a “significant” safety risk. Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell ruled that the company’s licence ...
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MT ArticleRHA calls for higher manufacturer CO2 emission targets and more operator support as consultation closes
The freight industry has pushed back against government plans to cut CO₂ emissions from new HGVs, warning that key proposals are “impractical” without urgent investment in infrastructure and financial support.
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MT ArticleGovernment youth employment drive “a lifeline for next generation” says Logistics UK
The government’s employment drive to support young people into work, announced this week, is a lifeline for the next generation, providing funding that will enable logistics businesses to attract new talent and future proof the industry, according to Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK chief executive,
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MT ArticleRHA urges Scottish government to better support road transport sector
The RHA has published its Scottish Manifesto, Driving Scotland, setting out priorities for the next Scottish Government to support the road transport sector.
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MT ArticleEvri boosts locker network with Tesco and Motor Fuel Group partnerships
Parcel delivery firm Evri Group has launched the first wave of its owned locker network after forging two partnerships with supermarket giant Tesco and forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG).
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FCZ ArticleDawsongroup whitepaper reveals charging obstacles to EV adoption
While more than half of fleet operators say their depots are suitable for EV charging, only a little more than quarter have chargers installed on their sites, according to a whitepaper released by Dawsongroup Vans