Industry news – Page 7
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MT ArticleM3 lorry blaze sparked by lithium-ion batteries
A major lorry fire on the M3 this week that fully closed part of the motorway for most of the day was caused by lithium-ion batteries igniting, according to the fire service.
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MT ArticleIveco launches Essex parts distribution facility
Iveco has opened a parts distribution centre (PDC) in Witham, Essex with an aim of decreasing the fulfilment times for key replacement parts.
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MT ArticleHeadache of international haulage spelt out to MPs
The continuing delays for hauliers transporting goods into the EU was raised with ministers this week, with concerns that the number of operators currently collapsing could make trade increasingly difficult.
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MT ArticleHGV driver jailed following death by dangerous driving conviction
A lorry driver has been jailed for 10 years after he failed to react to stationary traffic on the M62 near Liverpool and killed two pilots being driven home from their shifts.
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MT Article‘National embarrassment’: road reputation sinks further amid pothole pandemic
A warranty attached to every non-emergency pothole repair in the UK would help ensure they were patched up correctly and ensure accountability, according to the AA.
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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 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 ArticleGovernment rating of councils’ pothole repair performance welcomed by Logistics UK
A new traffic light rating system, published by the government this week, which allows drivers to check the performance of local highway authorities on tackling potholes, has been welcomed by the logistics industry.
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MT ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2026 open for entries with new Future Fleets category
New category honours operators embracing net zero, AI and autonomous technology as iconic industry awards celebrate four decades of recognising excellence across UK road transport
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MT ArticleStorm Goretti gritting plan lambasted by haulage operators
The strategy of gritting the roads ahead of Storm Goretti, which battered large parts of the country this week, has been criticised by operators that branded it an “absolute shambles”.
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MT ArticleSegro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
Real estate developer Segro said its Slough trading estate had turned in a very strong year, with its location, connectivity and modern infrastructure continuing to attract businesses.
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MT ArticleRoad Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
The government’s long-awaited road safety strategy launched this week is a warning shot to operators, with those demonstrating adequate training and data oversight better protected, lawyers said.
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MT ArticleTanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
An improved pay offer put forward by Certas to its 400 fuel tanker drivers has been accepted and planned strike action has now been called off.
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MT ArticleCertas Energy opens HGV refuelling bunker in Warrington
The UK’s largest independent fuel distributor has opened a £1.2m bunker site at Warrington’s Omega Business Park, bringing its total HVO refuelling locations to 16 nationwide as demand for renewable diesel continues to grow.
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MT ArticleIndustrial & logistics demand 27% above pre-Covid average, Savills reveals
Take-up of UK industrial & logistics space of over 100,000sq ft is ahead of both 2023 and 2024 volumes by 16% and 13% respectively, year-on-year, and 27% ahead of the long-term, pre-Covid average, according to Savills latest Big Shed Briefing.
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MT ArticleRHA forges training alliance to help boost HGV driver numbers
The RHA has teamed up with Hughes Driver Training in a move aimed at getting more people behind the wheel of Britain’s lorries.
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MT ArticleTransport and logistics sector ranks low for work benefits, new research reveals
The transport and logistics sector ranks among the lowest for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new cross-sector research.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK recruits James Mills as new head of trade policy
Logistics UK is strengthening its policy team and boosting support for its members on trade and customs issues with the appointment of James Mills as its new head of trade policy.
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MT ArticleRHA: Why UK international hauliers could gain a competitive edge in 2026
This year could see UK international hauliers boost their cross-border trade, the RHA said this week, thanks to changes to the free movement of UK freight and people within the EU, which the association said has curbed the “almost unlimited access” that foreign-registered vehicles have had to the UK domestic ...
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MT Article‘Game-changing’ business hub under construction at London Gateway
A £13m 29,000 sq ft amenities and innovation hub, named The Hive, is being built at London Gateway Logistics Park.