All Industry News articles – Page 7
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MT ArticleCreating a buzz, or droning on? Industry cautious as Amazon takes to the sky
Amazon’s launch of drone deliveries in Darlington has received a cool response from the industry and provided an “answer to a question no-one is asking”.
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MT ArticleMet Police defend decision to shelve CV Unit
The closure of the Metropolitan Police’s commercial vehicle unit and the launch of a new operating model will reduce the number of people killed on the capital’s roads, the force insisted.
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MT ArticleIndustry apprenticeship starts at five-year high
HGV apprenticeship starts are at the highest level since the pandemic, with an increasing number of older learners seeking out the training route according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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MT ArticleFleet vehicle downtime hits lowest levels in 2026
Fleet downtime has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic, data from tech firm epyx revealed.
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MT ArticleIndustry’s talent pool could narrow unless diversity is embraced
Research into how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers within haulage and zero tailpipe emission trucks found stereotypes still dominate, with many imagining the sector as dirty, physical and male-dominated.
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MT ArticleGraduate’s rapid rise highlights logistics industry opportunities, says Generation Logistics
The logistics sector is offering strong earning potential and rapid career progression for new entrants, according to Generation Logistics, which is showcasing success stories to attract fresh talent into the industry.
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MT ArticleOver 40% of transport and retail firms plan May price hikes as costs surge, ONS data reveals
More than 40% of UK transport and storage firms are planning to increase prices in May, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as rising costs continue to ripple through supply chains.
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MT ArticleContract rates climb as fuel costs drive divergence in European road freight market
Contract rates in the European road freight sector continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, whilst spot prices softened, highlighting a growing divergence between the two markets.
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MT ArticleFuel cost pressures mount as operators struggle to pass on increases, warns RHA
The assumption that rising fuel costs can simply be passed on to customers is not reflected in reality, according to the latest research from the RHA.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck strengthens retail business with acquisition of eStar Truck & Van
Daimler Truck Own Retail has purchased Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership eStar Truck & Van, acquiring six sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
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MT ArticleFly-tipping lorry driver jailed after cyclist left in life-threatening condition
A tipper driver has been jailed after he fly-tipped rubbish on a country road, which left a cyclist with devastating head injuries.
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MT ArticleGraduates TIP the hat to mechanic academy programme
All students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP’s workshop network.
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MT ArticlePolice use Royal Mail HGV in failed bid to halt 24-tonne bulldozer rampage
A man who stole a 24-tonne bulldozer and drove it through Wolverhampton and Walsall on a drunken rampage has been jailed for 18 months.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks recruits Aymeric Larcher as new MD
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Aymeric Larcher as its new MD, succeeding Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues who was promoted to senior VP of Renault Trucks Europe in February.
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MT ArticleOperators embrace AI surge without need for job cuts
The use of AI by transport firms has risen significantly since the start of the year with many also saying the burgeoning technology was not leading to redundancies.
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MT ArticleGovernment accused of inaction over soaring fuel prices
The price of oil rocketed again this week amid reports that the US was considering further strikes on Iran, with UK businesses demanding the government stop ignoring the impact on hauliers.
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MT ArticleCompany director guilty of D4 medical form fraud
The director of a company that signed off thousands of medical certificates for HGV drivers has been found guilty of fraud.
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MT ArticleMAN: UK market steady but electric truck uptake lags
MAN Truck & Bus has pointed to signs of stabilisation in the UK HGV market and a sharp uplift in order intake, while warning that the pace of battery-electric adoption remains “too slow” due to infrastructure constraints, grid congestion and high upfront vehicle costs.
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MT ArticleScania sees Q1 revenues decline as impact of Iran war hits demand
Scania’s global sales revenue declined by 8% in the first quarter of 2026 to SEK 44.9bn (£3.58bn), amid increased geopolitical uncertainty, the manufacturer has revealed this week.
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MT ArticleMoto lands 75-year lease extensions at ten motorway services
Motorway service area operator Moto Hospitality has secured a landmark deal with the DfT and National Highways to extend it lease by over 75 years at ten Moto sites, the company has announced today (29 April).