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All Industry News articles – Page 10
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MT ArticlePanattoni to invest over £200m in two new logistics sites in Northamptonshire and Worksop
Industrial developer Panattoni has expanded its delivery pipeline with two major new logistics sites in the East Midlands, located West of Northampton and in Worksop.
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MT ArticleRising star award shortlist announced
The shortlist for Logistics UK’s rising star of the year has been published, with the eventual winner announced at an awards reception in December.
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MT ArticleHaulier’s death to be investigated in fatal accident inquiry
An inquiry into the death of a haulier at his operating centre in Scotland is due to commence later this year.
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MT ArticleManufacturer sued after HGV crush death
The family of a company director who was killed by a reversing lorry is now taking legal action against his employer in order to secure their financial future.
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MT ArticleInflation rises higher than expected
Rising business costs drove a surprise increase in inflation in July – and haulage firms remain concerned about what will be unveiled in the autumn Budget, according to the RHA.
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MT Article‘Becoming a lorry driver was the best move I ever made’
Seeking a better work-life balance is not often given as a reason for becoming an HGV driver, but as the arguments rage over why there is a shortage in the industry one recent recruit insisted it was the best move he ever made.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK: scrap “unacceptable” Operation Brock in Kent
A traffic management scheme on the M20 that holds HGVs destined for cross-Channel ports in restricted areas during peak times must be replaced with a permanent solution, Logistics UK has urged.
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MT ArticleAI-driven ‘belt-and-braces’ system designed to cut premiums
A fleet video management firm claimed it had developed an AI system that lowered insurance premiums and delivered significant savings to operators.
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MT ArticleMT fleet data tracks the companies expanding and shrinking their fleets
Food waste operator Olleco and Walon were the two firms to increase their fleet sizes by the most HGVs within the last week, MT data has found.
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MT ArticleDigging deeper into the hidden dangers of driver fatigue
Image: Shutterstock Driver fatigue could be one of the most dangerous threats on Britain’s roads. Yet it still tends to be overlooked as a preventable risk, with the focus remaining on compliance with regulations such as drivers’ hours rules. This is at least partly due to the ...
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MT ArticleDP World announces strong H1 results amid choppy waters
Port operator DP World said revenues had grown by 20.4% to $11.2bn (£8.3bn) during the first half of 2025, with strong performances across its ports and terminals and logistics divisions.
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MT ArticlePullman unveils IMI-backed workforce training to tackle skills crisis
Pullman Fleet Solutions has officially launched Pullman Academy, an accredited training provider for employers across logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and construction.
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MT ArticleBook now for the third biennial Scottish Transaid dinner
The road transport industry in Scotland has announced its third biennial Scottish Transaid Dinner, which will take place at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa near Grangemouth on Thursday 4 June 2026.
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MT ArticlePothole problem needs fixing promptly
Greater urgency is needed to solve the country’s pothole problem and funding needs to be ring-fenced, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleHauliers largely obeying Severn Bridge ban
Only “a small percentage” of HGV drivers are breaching the current weight restriction on the Severn Bridge – after concerns were raised about how the ban was being enforced.
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MT ArticleThe school leavers choosing freight over further education
Europa Worldwide Group has highlighted the career opportunities for school leavers in logistics as hundreds of thousands of students collect their A-level results today.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes “collaborative” meeting with Bank of England
The RHA said it had engaged in “open and honest discussions” with the Bank of England’s agent for Greater London and highlighted the significant role road transport plays in supporting the economy.
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MT ArticleExplore divests of its civil plant and tool hire segment
Transport and plant hire firm Explore has sold off its civil plant and tool hire division and bolstered its position in the UK transport and rail plant sectors.
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MT ArticleLorry driver abused position to smuggle woman and child into UK
An HGV driver that smuggled a woman and her six-year-old child into the UK in his vehicle has been jailed following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.
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MT ArticleJuly heatwave sees spike in pothole breakdowns, AA reveals
New data from The AA and The Pothole Partnership has revealed a spike in pothole breakdowns during July, thanks to soaring temperatures.