Latest fleet news – Page 50
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MT ArticlePolice seek ‘spitting’ road rage lorry driver
Police in Gloucestershire said they were keen to speak to an HGV driver who was reported to them as repeatedly spitting at another motorist in a road rage incident.
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MT ArticleTelford operator in liquidation following surge in competition
Shropshire haulier Secal Logistics has closed down after being undercut by “single person operators” operating on wafer thin margins, according to its liquidator.
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MT ArticleGovernment late payments crackdown a welcome move, says RHA
The RHA has welcomed government plans to crack down on late payments, which aim to cut the maximum payment time down to 45 days and introduce mandatory interest charges for late payers.
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MT ArticleEU truck registrations plunge in H1 2025, latest ACEA data reveals
New truck registrations in the European Union in the first half of 2025 tumbled by 15.4% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
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MT ArticleThe ongoing impact of AI on carrier and freight management
AI is already having an impact on carrier and freight management, reshaping logistics, supply chains, and how goods are transported. Dani Mechlowitz, group chief revenue officer at ITD Global Group, the integrated express distribution, freight, e-commerce and fulfilment management solutions provider, looks at the positive effect it is having
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MT ArticleFRS Haulage emblazons trailer with message of hope to raise funds for childhood cancer charity
RHA Insurance Services (RHAIS) has joined forces with FRS Haulage to unveil a striking new lorry curtain design, which is now travelling the UK to raise awareness for Essex-based Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund.
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MT ArticleJohn Coles truck rockets down wrong side of M5 after smashing through barrier
Drivers heading north on the M5 at midday last Friday (1 August) had a narrow escape after a John Coles tipper truck, travelling in the opposite direction, smashed through the central reservation barrier and careered down the fast lane.
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MT ArticleJuly freight prices unexpectedly increase as capacity falls, TEG Index reveals
The TEG Price Index, compiled by the Transport Exchange Group, crept up by 0.8 points (0.63%) to 127.4 in July - a month that typically experiences falling prices.
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MT ArticleFORS to offer members AON transport insurance
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is partnering with insurance broker Aon to launch a tailored transport insurance for FORS accredited operators.
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MT ArticleUnlocking Efficiency in Urban Fleets: The Role of Texaco Delo 600 ADF Advanced Engine Oil
Fleet managers in urban logistics may feel their role is one of constantly trying to balance conflicting requirements. How to ensure maximum vehicle uptime, keep operational costs in check, and comply with tightening emissions regulations, all while efficiently serving customers’ needs?
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MT ArticleUS logistics giant JAS to acquire Dartford-based Pentagon Freight Services
Global logistics and supply chain giant JAS has moved one step closer to acquiring UK freight forwarding and project logistics company Pentagon Freight Services after the two companies signed a share purchase agreement (SPA).
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MT ArticlePallet-Track uses AI from Samsara to boost warehouse safety
Pallet network Pallet-Track is on a mission to improve warehouse safety by using cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) which tracks its forklift truck drivers’ performance.
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MT ArticleDate confirmed for EU’s entry/exit scheme to commence
The EU’s entry/exit scheme (EES) will go live on 12 October – and the industry is seeking urgent clarification about how and where checks will take place for hauliers.
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MT ArticleIndustry pay slipping behind other professions – but HGV drivers’ salaries holding up
Transport professionals’ salaries are falling behind those of comparable professions, according to analysis of government figures by Parcelhero.
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MT ArticleNotts haulier collapsed owing creditors over £11m
B Taylor & Sons closed down because it had no contracts with customers and was blighted by having significant numbers of vehicles off the road with maintenance problems, its administrator said.
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MT ArticleDavid Wells, Logistics UK CEO, steps down
Logistics UK’s chief executive David Wells has stepped down from his post and a process is underway to find a replacement.
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MT ArticleYusen moves to buy Walden Group
Yusen Logistics said it was in the process of acquiring the healthcare logistics business Walden Group through the purchase of the entire share capital of Movianto International.
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MT ArticleGeopost delivers amid volatile environment
Geopost saw its operating profit reduce by a quarter in the first half of 2025, as the parcels sector faced structural headwinds.
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MT ArticleWhere’s your backup plan if suppliers collapse?
Operators could avoid the chaos caused when rental firms collapse if they prepare an emergency ‘Plan B’ explaining what to do when critical services are removed, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals.
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MT ArticleSegro reports profit boost in first half of year
Warehouse developer Segro said it had seen an 11% increase in pre-tax profits to £252m during the first six months of 2025.