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MT ArticleTruck and van drivers offered training to help save lives following road collisions
National Highways has launched a free training course for truck and van drivers who may find themselves among the first on the scene following a road traffic collision.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK: women’s workwear is not “wokewear”
Over two-thirds (70%) of women in operational roles have been forced to use ill-fitting workwear, according to research by workwear supplier Blåkläde.
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MT ArticleJust 10 weeks to go until start of smart tacho rules for vans
Fleet operators are being reminded that vans undertaking international journeys for hire and reward work must have tachographs fitted from July.
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MT ArticleSteel tariffs set to hike vehicle costs, manufacturers warn
A decision to double tariffs on steel imports and halve quotas within weeks will severely disrupt manufacturers’ supply chains and “decimate” vehicle orders, according to trailer builders.
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MT ArticleResearch finds delivery promises not up to speed
Retailers competing on ever-faster delivery times are routinely over promising and under delivering, according to new analysis.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK demands government help for sector as Iran war inflation risk looms
Logistics UK is urging government to provide a package of support for the country’s logistics sector to avoid rising costs caused by the Middle East conflict from having a knock-on impact on the UK’s economy.
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MT ArticleLorry driver’s death to be probed in inquiry
An investigation into the death of a lorry driver who was crushed while working at a museum in Glasgow will start next month.
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MT Article2026 is AI’s breakthrough year, survey finds
A large majority of fleet and logistics professionals believe 2026 is the year AI begins to fundamentally transform transport management, research has found.
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MT ArticleWebinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Free webinars to help operators chart a course through the choppy waters caused by the Middle East conflict have been organised by Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleTransport Secretary’s car towed away after striking ‘Moon crater’ pothole
The country’s pothole epidemic has taken a new victim, this time the person promising to tackle the crisis and invest in the nation’s creaking infrastructure: the government’s Transport Secretary.
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MT ArticleTarga Telematics delivers strong 2025 performance
Telematics specialist Targa said it generated revenues of €125m (£108.7m) and EBITDA of around €30m (£26.1m) last year, representing a 10% year-on-year growth in turnover.
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MT ArticleHGV driver jailed after “shocking” death of young mum
A lorry driver caused the death of a mother pushing her child in a pram on the pavement after he failed to secure a crane on the vehicle he was driving.
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MT ArticleOperators given letter to lobby MPs for targeted fuel support
Hauliers are being urged to lobby their MP for an essential user rebate to tackle high fuel prices as ongoing pressure caused by conflict in the Middle East looks likely to roll into its third month.
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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 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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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 ArticleIrish hauliers get government help with fuel costs following widespread protests
Following nationwide protests by Irish hauliers and farmers against spiralling fuel prices last week, which saw the Irish army put on standby, the Irish Government has announced it will cut fuel costs.
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MT ArticleHundreds of operators back RHA calls to scrap fuel duty increases
More than 470 operators have signed an RHA open letter to the Chancellor calling for fuel duty relief as costs soar.