All articles by Carol Millett – Page 28
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks launches search for 21 new apprentices
Leyland Trucks is on the hunt for 21 apprenticeship candidates, after kicking off its application process for its 2026 intake, with places available for automotive, facility and maintenance engineers, technicians and business professionals.
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MT ArticleEllerman City Liners launches express service connecting UK ports to Baltics
Ellerman City Liners has launched a new short-sea shipping service connecting the UK with the Baltics and the Benelux region, marking the first-of-its-kind route for the company in the region.
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MT ArticleKings Heavy Haulage acquired by Groupe Capelle
French abnormal load transport specialist Groupe Capelle has acquired Bristol-based Kings Heavy Haulage, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the UK.
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MT ArticleRHA launches compliance guidance for van operators across UK
The RHA has launched the RHA Van Standard, a new best-practice compliance guide designed to support van operators navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The guidance is aimed at businesses operating goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, including operators who may primarily run HGV fleets but ...
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MT ArticleTIP Group seals deal with MAN for 1,800 electric and diesel trucks
Truck rental specialist TIP Group has signed a deal with MAN Truck & Bus for the delivery of up to 600 diesel and electric vehicles per year over a period of three years.
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MT ArticlePegasus Grab Hire strengthens management control with AssetGo
Pegasus Grab Hire has strengthened management control and increased customer confidence since switching to AssetGo’s vehicle and driver compliance management software, the company said this week.
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MT Article“Disappointing” performance triggered senior management overhaul, Boughey Distribution annual results reveal
Boughey Distribution delivered a “disappointing performance” thanks to lower than expected storage levels and throughput rates, kicking off a major overhaul of the senior management team, according to its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleAmazon trials drone flights from Darlington hub ahead of Prime Air launch this year
Amazon has started drone flights out of its Darlington fulfilment centre, with the city set to become the first location in the UK to launch Prime Air later this year.
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MT ArticleOnRoute reopens refurbished Swindon Truckstop
Swindon Truckstop, which has undergone a major refurbishment, is now open, OnRoute Truckstops has announced.
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MT ArticleExpect Distribution promotes HR chief Amy Russell to board
Expect Distribution’s head of human resources Amy Russell has been promoted to board director.
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MT ArticleDP World reveals record container volumes at London Gateway in 2025
DP World has set a new handling record at London Gateway, surpassing three million 20ft equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, thanks to the newly operational fourth berth and the addition of vessel calls by the Gemini Cooperation’s Asia-Europe routes.
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MT ArticleLogistics firm Gophr lands delivery deal with pharmacy buying group Edinpharm
Independent pharmacy buying group Edinpharm has partnered with same-day delivery specialist, Gophr, to help community pharmacies maintain continuity of care during periods of peak demand.
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MT ArticleGovernment consultation calls for industry comment on plans to decarbonise HGVs
The government has launched a public consultation looking at how to increase the number of zero emission trucks on UK roads, cut CO₂ emissions from new diesel HGVs, and how best to phase out the sale of diesel trucks up to 26 tonnes by 2035 and the sale of all ...
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MT ArticleMuller to create 90 jobs with new logistics hub, but some roles at risk
Dairy company Muller is to build an in-house logistics hub at its Skelmersdale site which will accommodate up to 65 milk collection trucks and create up to 90 new jobs, the company has announced.
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MT ArticleDP World expands operations at Segro Park Coventry
Logistics giant DP World is to lease a new 220,000sq ft industrial and distribution warehouse building at Segro Park Coventry.
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MT ArticleRising turnover in 2025 fails to halt profit fall at John G Russell
Despite seeing pre-tax profit fall by more than half in 2024/25, John G Russell’s directors said they were “pleased” with the group’s performance, in what they described as a “challenging market”.
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MT ArticleMilk transport specialist WM Armstrong (Longtown) delivers rising turnover and profit
Family firm WM Armstrong (Longtown), which specialises in milk tanker haulage, livestock transport, general haulage and distribution, saw both turnover and pre-tax profit leap in 2024/255, aided by increasing customer volumes and new contracts with existing major customers.
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MT ArticleFleetCheck partners with BIFA to boost van safety standards
A new partnership with fleet software specialist FleetCheck is aiming to increase van safety standards among British Internatiional Freight Association (BIFA) members.
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MT ArticleArmagh-based Allied Fleet Services rebrands and creates 15 new jobs
Armagh–based customs and compliance provider Allied Fleet Services has announced a £500,000 investment that will create 15 new jobs.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail and Post Office to trial 24/7 parcel lockers
Royal Mail and the Post Office are launching a trial of parcel lockers at Post Office branches across the UK.