All Industry News articles – Page 11
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MT ArticleRoad tax on trucks cut to £1 from today
Tens of thousands of haulage firms will see their vehicle tax bills slashed to just £1 in a move aimed at keeping transport costs down, the government announced today (1 June).
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MT Article90% of fleet managers say technology has made drivers safer, Microlise research reveals
Nine in 10 transport and logistics managers believe advances in fleet and driver management technology have helped drivers feel safer than they did five years ago, according to new research from Microlise.
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MT Article“Devastating flaws” on UK and European trucks cause hundreds of road deaths a year, investigation reveals
Hundreds of road deaths each year are caused by the inadequate protection provided by rear impact guards on trucks and trailers, EuroNCAP has revealed this week.
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MT ArticleMind the logistics capability gap, Logistics UK warns
Labour shortages in the logistics sector have eased, but a growing capability gap now poses a significant risk to future productivity and growth, with employers facing increasing difficulty securing the technical, managerial and specialist skills required across a rapidly evolving sector.
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MT ArticleGovernment offers businesses £3,000 of funding for each young person employed
Companies can apply for a £3,000 grant for each young person they recruit, under the government’s new Youth Jobs Grant which which aims to tackle youth unemployment.
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MT ArticleMP Ruth Cadbury praises Generation Logistics as a route into a career in a “vital sector”
Generation Logistics, the careers awareness campaign designed to attract the next generation of talent into the sector, has been praised by Ruth Cadbury MP, chair of the Transport Select Committee, this week, as a means to provide an opportunity for employment for young people as well as those returning to ...
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MT ArticleSteel tariff changes could put UK manufacturing supply chains under pressure, warns Tadweld
New steel import measures risk overlooking the wider manufacturing sector, with potential consequences for businesses that rely on fabricated steel products, UK steel fabrication specialist Tadweld is warning.
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MT ArticleHauliers’ rainy day funds running low in June
Almost a third of companies operating in haulage and logistics have no cash reserves to rely on this month – higher than any other industry, according to latest official figures.
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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.