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MT ArticleCampaigners push to make work-related crashes RIDDOR-reportable
Could making serious collisions RIDDOR reportable change the culture of UK roads for the better? asks Louise Cole
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MT ArticleNew president appointed to the CHIT
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has appointed Kate Carpenter as president, following her election at its annual general meeting.
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MT ArticleNational Lorry Week 2026 underway as industry comes together to celebrate road transport
National Lorry Week 2026 is now underway, with operators, drivers, businesses and industry partners across the UK already taking part in this year’s campaign.
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MT ArticleHauliers told to plan for heat as country sees red over soaring temperatures
As the UK braces itself possibly for the hottest June day ever recorded, haulage operators were also being urged to prepare for the growing operational impact of extreme temperatures.
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MT ArticleDoctors on Wheels director jailed for four years
The director of Doctors on Wheels, which signed off thousands of medical certificates for HGV drivers using unqualified staff, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of fraud.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK launches driver eyesight screening partnership with EyeLab
Logistics UK has partnered with EyeLab to provide members with access to discounted online eyesight screening for commercial vehicle drivers.
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MT ArticleMAN slashes site greenhouse gas emissions by almost 70%
MAN Truck & Bus has cut greenhouse gas emissions at its sites by 67.9%, bringing it close to meeting its goal of reducing site-related emissions by 70% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels.
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MT ArticleRoyal Logistic Corps Institution and CILT (UK) sign memorandum
The Royal Logistic Corps Institution and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) have signed a memorandum of understanding, pledging their shared commitment to professional development across the logistics, transport and supply chain sectors.
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MT ArticleGovernment stats underestimate size of UK warehousing sector, new research reveals
New research for the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has found that 760,000 people work in warehousing in the UK, over 70% more than official figures have suggested.
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MT ArticleEvri pay proposal rejected by majority of drivers
Evri said it was “surprised” that the GMB had recommended drivers reject a pay deal it developed with the union following discussions, amid threats of industrial action.
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MT ArticleDVLA coughing up over medical driving licence delays
The DVLA has forked out almost £25,000 in compensation since January last year due to delays in processing medical driving licence applications, according to figures published in Parliament.
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MT ArticleCTS appoints new hire manager
Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has promoted Tina Nutley to hire manager as the business responds to growing demand.
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MT ArticleSt Albans plant rental company ceased trading following financial troubles
The administrator for heavy vehicle rental business Gradewell Plant & Haulage confirmed that the business had closed down and all staff made redundant after more than 20 years of trading.
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MT ArticleEntries close this Friday for Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2026
Entries for the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2026 close this Friday (19 June), with the initiative recognising individuals making a tangible impact in cutting carbon across road transport.
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MT ArticlePublic backs greater use of robots in warehouses, study finds
The UK public is more comfortable with robots working in warehouses and factories than in hospitals, schools or care settings, according to new research from technology company Hexagon.
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MT ArticleBrigade Electronics founder Chris Hanson-Abbott OBE dies aged 92
Chris Hanson-Abbott OBE, founder of Brigade Electronics and a pioneer in vehicle safety technology, has died aged 92.
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MT ArticleHolman UK appoints Nick Hay as managing director
Vehicle management, leasing and fleet solutions firm Holman UK has confirmed the appointment of Nick Hay as MD.
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FCZ ArticleScania delivers first hybrid military truck to Swedish defence agency
Scania has handed over the first of three hybrid trucks to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) as part of a project aimed at evaluating the potential of electrified powertrains in military operations.
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MT ArticleNational Lorry Week returns to spotlight the people and businesses behind UK freight
National Lorry Week will return from 24–30 June 2026, bringing a week-long focus on the people, businesses and vehicles that underpin UK supply chains.
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MT ArticleThe former chef putting service at the forefront of logistics
Both careers require you to remain calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment, so when former chef Tieron Gordon decided to hang up his oven gloves for a life on the road he already had many of the skills needed.