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MT ArticleNorway customs shake-up threatens border delays for UK hauliers
Hauliers transporting goods to Norway are being warned about the potential for serious delays at the border when new customs clearance rules are rolled out next month.
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MT ArticleFrom shape-shifting lorries to AI: Eleven innovators set to transform UK freight
Eleven UK-based SMEs offering solutions to freight and logistics challenges have been shortlisted to develop their innovative systems through the Freight Innovation Fund accelerator.
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MT ArticleGovernment plans for new homes need quality roads to connect them, says RHA
The government must invest in the UK’s roads if it is to successfully deliver its plans to build thousands of new homes across the country, the RHA warned this week.
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MT ArticleCollaborate to navigate new EU trailer rules, AEM tells manufacturers
Closer collaboration between trailer manufacturers and technology partners will be key to navigating the new EU emissions rules now on the horizon, according to British electric motor manufacturer Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which is working with OEMs to bring rare earth-free motor technology into the next generation of trailer design.
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FCZ ArticleGasrec plans for Warrington biomethane refuelling facility get green light
Gasrec is to open its first high-capacity, public-access biomethane refuelling facility in the North West, with planning permission secured for a new station in Warrington ideally located to service the M6 corridor.
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MT ArticleFleetCheck headed for 40% increase in corporate sales by 2027
FleetCheck is on track for a 40% increase in corporate sales by the end of this year, as it continues to push into the larger fleet market, the company has revealed this week.
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MT ArticleResearch finds exactly where road to hell lies
For Chris Rea, it was the M4/M25 interchange, but analysis of public data has found the road to hell actually sits almost 200 miles away in Greater Manchester.
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MT ArticleShortlist released for Logistics UK’s gongs
The shortlist for Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Awards has been released, showcasing the achievements of businesses and individuals across the sector.
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MT ArticleTories would abandon targets for phasing out diesel trucks
The 2035 and 2040 deadlines for phasing out new diesel trucks would be scrapped by the Conservatives after it identified transport costs could rocket by almost 20%.
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MT ArticleUnlock your career with a ‘cheat code’ apprenticeship
Young people are being encouraged to see apprenticeships as “cheat codes” to building a successful career, combining technical skills, hands-on experience and a chance to “earn while you learn”.
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MT ArticleSTARK feedback for DAF as drivers get chance to design next generation of HGVs
Drivers at STARK Building Materials have pitched in with ideas to help DAF Trucks improve on their HGV designs and come up with a ‘Vehicle of the Future’.
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MT ArticleNexus Rental expands management platform into Ireland
Nexus Rental is extending its Iris management platform into the Republic of Ireland, marking the B2B vehicle and plant hire specialist’s first move outside the UK
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MT ArticleGet the degree without the debt, says GXO apprentice
A GXO apprentice is encouraging school leavers to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship as a way to fast track their careers and avoid getting saddled with the thousands of pounds of debt that a university degree can bring.
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MT ArticleRTX Scotland gears up for bigger, bolder 2026 return
RTX Scotland is set to return bigger and bolder in 2026, with the organisers confirming the Glasgow event will double in size and deliver an expanded two-day showcase for Scotland’s road transport industry.
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MT ArticleNew national planning framework includes dedicated freight and logistics policy
The government’s updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy for the first time ever, recognising the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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MT ArticleNo evidence of fuel retailers exploiting Middle East crisis, says competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found no evidence that fuel retailers actively changed their pricing strategies to take advantage of the recent Middle East crisis, although it warned that concerns over competition in the UK road fuel market remain.
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MT ArticleGood driver onboarding triples buy-in for fleet safety technology, study finds
Drivers who receive thorough onboarding are almost three times more likely to rate safety coaching technology as highly effective, according to new research from Teletrac Navman.
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MT ArticleTyreSafe issues urgent warning to UK commercial trailer operators
A sharp rise in mechanical failures involving utility and commercial trailers is creating a growing road safety and reliability concern, according to a four-year analysis of National Highways data by charity TyreSafe and the UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA).
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MT ArticleCalling all winners of the 1986 Motor Transport Awards
As the Motor Transport Awards prepares to mark four decades of recognising excellence in road transport, we reveal the original 1986 roll of honour — and appeal to winners to bring their vintage trophies to the anniversary celebration on 9 September.