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MT ArticleNew commercial operations director at Harris MAXUS
Harris MAXUS has promoted Gary Brown to commercial operations director following a period of leadership strengthening across the Harris Group.
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MT ArticleNext wins appeal against decision forcing it to pay shop staff same as warehouse workers
Retailer Next has won an appeal allowing it to pay warehouse workers more than shop floor staff after an employment tribunal ruled that they were entitled to the same rates of pay.
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MT ArticleSee the stars shine at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards
Happy winners celebrate their success Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms was the big winner at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards last night, picking up three more trophies to take its tally to 12 since it started taking part in 2019. Welch Group broke its duck with two ...
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MT ArticleDaniel Broda wins British Crane Truck Operator Challenge for second year running
The British Crane Truck Operator Challenge has been won for the second year running by Daniel Broda, PPC Transport operations director.
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MT ArticleRHA warns Budget must protect hauliers as oil price tops $100 a barrel
RHA is calling for Chancellor John Healey to take action to support the haulage industry in his first Budget next month, as rising energy and food costs continue to put pressure on transport operators.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK calls for fuel duty freeze and business rates reform in Budget submission
Logistics UK has called on the government to maintain the current rate of fuel duty, reform business rates and cut electricity costs for logistics operators as part of its recommendations ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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MT ArticleAutomation could cut warehouse carbon emissions by up to 25%, new research shows
Warehouse automation could reduce total carbon emissions by up to a quarter by allowing operators to store goods more densely and reduce the size of their facilities, according to research commissioned by warehouse automation specialist Exotec.
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MT ArticleDriving in Silence: The suicide risk the haulage industry cannot ignore
The haulage industry must do more to address driver mental health and suicide risk, with male HGV drivers historically recording a suicide risk around 20% higher than the national average, according to transport technology company SNAP.
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MT ArticleFORS Annual Conference to tackle AI, cyber risks and new fleet standards
The FORS Annual Conference 2026 will bring fleet operators together this month to examine how technology is changing the way transport businesses operate.
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MT ArticleGovernment plans to boost rail freight by at least 40% by 2040
The government has set a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040, as part of plans to strengthen supply chains, ease road congestion, cut carbon emissions and boost the UK economy.
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MT ArticleGXO apprentice highlights benefits of degree apprenticeship
GXO degree apprentice Owen Anderson is encouraging A-level students to look at the benefits of combining university study with hands-on experience as the logistics sector looks to attract more young people.
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MT ArticleTruck cartel claim: RHA expects trial date next month
The RHA says its long-running truck cartel compensation claim is now making “real progress” and expects a trial date to be set at a case management hearing next month.
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MT ArticlePoll finds truck brand loyalty among operators diminishing
Loyalty among operators for a particular make of truck is eroding and is likely to be exploited by Chinese manufacturers, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleStudy reveals the effects of caffeine on UK drivers
New research from car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket has examined how UK drivers use caffeine to stay alert and found that many are unaware of how much they are consuming and the effect it can have on their driving skills.
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MT ArticleMAN recognised for emergency fleet vehicle specification
MAN Truck & Bus UK has won the Innovation Award at the 2026 Emergency Fleet Exhibition and National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) Conference.
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MT ArticleAshford International wins Logistics UK Best Truck Stop of the Year award
Ashford International Truckstop has been crowned the overall winner of Logistics UK’s Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026 award.
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MT ArticleAPPG launches formal inquiry into HGV driver health and wellbeing
The All-party Parliamentary Group on Freight and Logistics will conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into driver physical and mental health, with chair Rachel Taylor MP calling the state of UK driver facilities ‘a scandal’ and pledging to take evidence from across the road transport sector.
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MT ArticleHauliers left out in the cold over food crisis planning
The UK’s ability to keep food moving during a major crisis is being put at risk by inadequate government planning and a failure to involve the logistics industry sufficiently in emergency preparations, Logistics UK has warned.
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MT ArticleDennis Eagle opens Durham service centre to strengthen region’s aftermarket support
Dennis Eagle has opened a service centre in Chester-le-Street amid what it said was growing demand for its refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) in the North East.
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MT ArticleInsolvency data points to easing of pressure among hauliers
Tentative signs the industry is beginning to recover after a difficult start to the year are reflected in insolvency figures, which showed a significant reduction in appointments of turnaround experts.