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MT ArticleTighter EU border controls could “destroy” UK international hauliers, RHA warns
The RHA is renewing its calls for the UK government to negotiate a professional drivers’ exemption from the EU’s Schengen 90/180 rule, warning that UK international hauliers will lose work to EU rivals and face ruin, if the problem is not tackled.
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MT ArticleThe UK’s biggest trailer fleets: who’s winning and who’s losing?
The number of trailers operated by companies in the MT Fleet Data has increased over the past six months, rising by 0.5% to 244,767.
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MT ArticleCarlos Oliveira Rodrigues appointed senior VP of Renault Trucks Europe
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has promoted MD Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues to the role of senior vice president of Renault Trucks Europe .
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MT Article1,200 jobs at risk as Asda outsources George deliveries, GMB warns
Asda is planning to outsource delivery of its clothing brand George to DHL, risking up to 1,200 jobs in the process, the GMB Union is warning.
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MT ArticleCarlsberg Britvic cheers addition of 37 Tiger trailers to its fleet
Beer and soft drinks specialist Carlsberg Britvic has changed supplier for the manufacture of 37 new trailers for its primary logistics operations.
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MT ArticleCurrie Solutions helps Palletforce boost capacity in Scotland
Domestic and international hauliers Currie Solutions has joined Palletforce, boosting the network’s capacity in the Edinburgh area.
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MT ArticleHGV technician dearth tackled in industry/college tie-in
The shortage of heavy vehicle technicians is being addressed with the creation of a partnership between a Leicestershire college and Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleSheds scale new heights as online retail alters storage needs
A 50% increase in the height of warehouses over the last 20 years has been driven by the growth in e-commerce and a need by operators to manage larger inventories with greater efficiency, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleSpeedy Freight listed in top 100 UK franchisors
Courier Speedy Freight has been named as one of the country’s top franchisors in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100).
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MT ArticleFreight overlooked in Welsh budget
Logistics was entirely missed out of the £27.5bn Welsh budget published this week, a decision that overlooks the significance of the sector to the country’s economy, according to freight groups.
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MT ArticleSelf-driving vehicle trial tests autonomous tech
A trial of an autonomous, self-driving vehicle transporting empty containers in a live terminal operation has taken place to gauge whether safety was improved.
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MT ArticleFrench tax confusion kept at bay with Europa services
Europa Road said its new delivered duty paid (DDP) services were working well for exporters, less than a month after the abolishment of one-off tax representation in France for non-EU businesses.
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MT ArticleMost disruptive roadworks in 2026 listed
Work will finally commence this year on the Lower Thames Crossing and as a result the area has topped a list predicting the country’s most disruptive roadworks for drivers in 2026.
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MT ArticleXPO brings Arla Foods’ dairy under one roof
XPO Logistics and Arla Foods are launching a new central distribution centre (CDC) in Northamptonshire to transform its chilled network and bring all dairy products into a single centralised location.
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MT ArticleGreat Bear builds on relationship with Weetabix
Culina Group’s Great Bear has extended its transport contract with Weetabix for another three years.
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MT ArticleYorkshire scrap metal recycler and haulier in administration
One of the largest independent metal recycling companies in Europe and its transport arm have plunged into administration with the loss of more than 100 jobs.
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MT ArticleHaul of Fame Awards gain momentum as UK drivers cast early votes, SNAP reveals
UK drivers and fleet managers have cast more than 2,000 votes since the Haul of Fame Awards voting opened on 1 December 2025, according to SNAP, which is organising the event.
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MT ArticleFrench supply chain giant ID Logistics to recruit 500 staff in UK in 2026
ID Logistics is planning to recruit 500 staff in the UK this year to bolster its rapid growth in the country, reinforce existing operations and support plans to launch new logistics sites.
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MT ArticleUnipart selected as supply chain partner in Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme
Supply chain, logistics and manufacturing specialist Unipart has been selected as part of Amentum’s team for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme.
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MT ArticleFreight Logistics Solutions to launch digital logistics hub in Pontypool
Freight Logistics Solutions (FLS) is set to expand its operations with a modern, technology-led logistics hub, aimed at meeting growing demand for digitally-enabled, locally-delivered logistics services across the UK, the company has announced.