All Industry News articles – Page 14
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MT ArticleGovernment gives green light for £24bn investment in over 30 road schemes
Five major strategic road schemes in the North of England and the Midlands, along with 28 smaller road improvement schemes, have been given the go-ahead by the government today (8 July), backed by £24bn of funding from the Spending Review.
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MT ArticleRTX 2025 draws record attendance
Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 welcomed more than 14,000 visitors through the gates at a sunny NAEC Stoneleigh last month - an impressive 34% increase on last year’s attendance, official figures released today have revealed.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes government moves to fast-track major infrastructure projects
The RHA has welcomed moves by ministers to consider using Parliamentary powers to speed up the construction of major infrastructure projects by creating legislation which will bypass large parts of the planning process.
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MT ArticleDemand for new diesel vans falls in H1 2025
New diesel van registrations shrank by 12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, whilst electric van demand rose by nearly 53% - although that figure still represents less than 9% of the overall van market, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers ...
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MT ArticleBIFA strengthens freight crime prevention through partnership with NaVCIS
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is strengthening its sponsorship and collaboration with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), reinforcing its commitment to tackling freight crime across the UK.
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MT ArticleUK’s oldest truckstop The Hollies gets revamp
Britain’s oldest truckstop The Hollies has unveiled a major upgrade including the installation of solar panels, two new EV chargers, and a smart water system.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex and Fortec announce consolidation plan
Pall-Ex and Fortec are to merge from January, finally bringing together a unified Pall-Ex brand five years after the group acquired the distribution network.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK rolls out 2025 transport manager conference series
Logistics UK is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its transport manager conference series and it has announced the venues and agenda for its latest programme of events.
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MT ArticleProhire’s administration came despite cash injections from investor
The private equity house that held a majority stake in Prohire told Motor Transport it had injected financial support into the fleet hire firm in the months leading up to its collapse last week.
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MT ArticleArrowXL appoints new business development manager
ArrowXL has recruited Jay Chavda to be its business development manager for the south of the UK and broaden its presence in the market.
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MT ArticleAmazon’s warehouse plans will shatter UK’s limited parking network
Amazon’s £40bn plans to build new fulfilment centres will put too much strain on an already creaking HGV parking system and urgent ministerial action is now required, according to a transport insurance broker.
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MT ArticleHauliers encouraged to lobby MPs on freight crime
An online tool that calls on MPs to back a new code for freight crime and help protect lorry drivers and smash criminal gangs has been launched by the RHA.
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MT ArticleTaking collective responsibility for bridge strikes and road safety
Bridge strikes may bring attention to safety issues, but they are just one aspect of a complex question. With telematics specialist Microlise, Motor Transport brought together an expert panel to share their insights.
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MT ArticleDelegated testing not allowed for ER operators
Earned recognition (ER) hauliers will not be allowed to perform annual tests of their own vehicles or be exempt from having their HGVs tested every 12 months, the government has confirmed.
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MT ArticleHauliers urged to review drivers’ response to driving offences amid sentencing overhaul
Careless driving sentences have been toughened up under new rules that came into effect this week with the loss of a professional driving licence now a more immediate threat, solicitors have warned.
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Time to make a SHIFT on driver health
Image: Shutterstock Loughborough University and Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) have developed a seven-hour Driver CPC module designed to improve the health and well-being of the UK’s HGV and other professional drivers. The Structured Health Intervention for Truckers (soon to be renamed Transport) or SHIFT is the result ...
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MT ArticleWinners announced for everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards
The industry’s most exceptional women were recognised at the everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards in London, which aims to inspire the next generation of female talent.
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MT ArticleScania acquires franchise dealer TruckEast
Scania has acquired independent dealer TruckEast, just a couple of months after purchasing Haydock Commercial Vehicles.
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MT ArticleRecord-breaking fine for repeated overloading offences
A milk distribution company has been hit with a £759,000 fine for repeated overloading offences – the largest ever levied in a DVSA prosecution.
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MT ArticleFleet operators brace for fuel shortage following Prax Group collapse
Fleet operators are bracing for fuel shortages, following the collapse of major fuel supplier Prax Group.