Latest fleet news – Page 2
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MT Article100 not out: Fergusons acquires anniversary MAN
Northumberland’s Fergusons Transport has celebrated its centenary with a new MAN TGX featuring a ‘100 years on the road’ livery.
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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 ArticleLTS Global Solutions adds eight DAF trucks to fleet to help drive growth
Coleshill-based LTS Global Solutions has taken delivery of eight DAF XG 530 FTG 6x2 trucks, as a part of the company’s ambitious growth plans.
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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).
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MT ArticlePre-pack sale secures future of Hazchem haulier John K Philips
Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors.
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MT ArticleWarrington-based Eagle One Delivery falls into administration
Warrington-based logistics company Eagle One Delivery has called in the administrators, joining a growing list of logistics companies filing insolvency notices this month.
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MT ArticleDutch giant MegaGroup to open 100,000sq ft distribution centre in UK
Dutch water solutions giant MegaGroup Logistic Services is expanding its UK operations with the development of a new 100,000sq ft distribution centre, scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.
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MT ArticleHams Hall open day showcases benefits of bio-LNG
More than 100 guests attended a Fuel & Feast event to celebrate the opening of Gasrec’s open-access bio-LNG refuelling facility at Hams Hall logistics hub in North Warwickshire.
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MT ArticleEV skills warning as garages risk cover refusal
Independent garages across the UK are at risk of being refused insurance cover if they do not have electric vehicle-trained technicians on site, as insurers begin to tighten requirements around high-voltage vehicle work, an insurance broker warned this week.
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MT ArticleBartrums takes delivery of 15 dual-branded trailers as part of £4m fleet upgrade
Suffolk-based Bartrums has added 15 new trailers to its fleet, all dual-branded with both the Bartrums and Pallet-Track logos, to celebrate its membership of the pallet network it joined as a founding member back in 2004.
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MT ArticleDX launches new digital platform for DX SameDay service
Parcel, freight, fulfilment and final mile specialist DX is launching a new digital platform for its DX SameDay service today (28 April).
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MT ArticleAsda adds 55 dual-temp refrigerated moving double decks from Tiger Trailers
Asda’s fleet is set to gain 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers, manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK makes three new executive appointments
Business group Logistics UK has made three internal appointments to support the organisation’s work in representing its members and the whole of the logistics sector.
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MT Article“Unprecedented growth” sees Pall-Ex invest £8m in two new South West hubs
Pall-Ex Group has invested £8m in launching two new logistics hubs in the South West of England, after achieving “unprecedented growth” in the region.
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MT ArticleMotor industry truck fleets down 7.8% since July
Motor industry logistics fleets are shrinking as operators adapt to rapid change driven by the shift away from fossil fuels towards electric and hybrid vehicles.
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MT ArticleHGV driver market still broken despite reform efforts
A joint industry report reveals the UK HGV driver market remains structurally flawed, with insurance barriers and poor data visibility preventing newly qualified drivers from entering the workforce—even as demand shows early signs of recovery.