Latest news – Page 19
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MT ArticleVan market declines but eLCV demand charges up
Registrations of new light CVs plummeted by more than a fifth last month amid weak business confidence and tough economic conditions, according to the SMMT.
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MT ArticleSix-figure price tag for East Yorkshire operator sold in pre-pack deal
The pre-pack sale of a Driffield agricultural haulier to its directors after it encountered severe cashflow problems cost more than £346,500, new documents have revealed.
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MT ArticleFORS expands access to training modules
FORS is opening its doors to the wider industry and offering a 30% discount on its Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner courses to non-FORS accredited operators.
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MT ArticleTransport law firm criticises removal of juries
A law firm specialising in road transport issues has warned that scrapping jury trials will hit professional drivers the most and erode the country’s justice system.
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MT ArticleLorry under-run bars’ strength questioned after fatal collision
A coroner has raised concerns of more deaths on the roads after the “catastrophic failure” of an HGV’s under-run protection bar when a car driver ploughed into it on the M25.
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MT ArticleIan Mountford joins FLS Forward as development director
FLS Group has appointed Ian Mountford as development director for FLS Forward, with a brief to lead the division’s expansion into the Midlands in response to growing demand.
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MT ArticlePalletways invests £50,000 in electric pump trucks to protect drivers
Palletways UK has made a £50,000 capital investment in new electric pump trucks across its owned operations in Birmingham, London and Edinburgh to support its growing fleet and delivery volumes, particularly in the home delivery sector, the network has announced.
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MT ArticleNew Warrington Motorway Service Area to offer 105 HGV parking spaces
Extra MSA Group has appointed Glencar as the main construction contractor for the new Warrington Motorway Service Area (MSA) at Junction 11 of the M62.
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MT ArticleGeopost launches international mapping service Geopost Vision
Parcel delivery network Geopost has launched an international mapping service called Geopost Vision, which uses the company’s 65,000-strong delivery fleet to gather data on a constant basis across the UK and Europe, which it will share with clients.
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MT ArticleDrivers highlight intense Christmas pressures at SNAP festive event
More than 100 truck drivers were welcomed to a festive evening at Glews Services in Goole on 26 November 2025, where SNAP partnered with the site to provide free hot meals, Christmas stockings and a place to take a break during one of the most demanding periods of the year.
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MT ArticleWarehouse injuries spike every January - and most are preventable, says Midland Pallet Trucks
As warehouse operations accelerate into the busy festive period, Midland Pallet Trucks is urging businesses to put safety at the forefront of their New Year priorities.
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MT ArticleFH Aero sets new long-haul efficiency record at 11.25mpg
Volvo Trucks has set a new benchmark for long-haul efficiency, with the FH Aero returning an unprecedented 11.25mpg on MT sister title Commercial Motor’s 477-mile fuel test. The figure beats Volvo’s previous record by almost 1.5mpg and places the new flagship decisively at the top of CM’s fuel-test rankings for ...
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MT ArticleNovember saw biggest ever rise in freight prices, TEG Price Index reveals
The TEG Price Index, which tracks the average prices paid for road transport services in the UK, rose 2.2 points (1.73%) to 129.4 in November, marking the most substantial November rise since the index launched in 2019.
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MT ArticleHeidelberg Materials completes road resurfacing in Cheddar Gorge
Heidelberg Materials UK has successfully completed a complex road resurfacing project in Cheddar Gorge, the deepest natural canyon in England.
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MT ArticleGXO Motherwell drivers land “hard won” pay rise after strike action
GXO Logistics’ Motherwell drivers have won a “significant” wage rise and pay parity with other GXO drivers, after taking strike action in a dispute that had threatened to disrupt deliveries to major clients including Costco, Loch Lomond distilleries, Superdrug, Whyte and Mackay, Argos and TK Maxx.
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MT ArticleDP World launches Atlas service between Morocco and UK
DP World has launched its first service connecting Moroccan fresh produce to the UK and EU markets via a new dedicated sea route.
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MT Article79% of vans are EV-ready, Northgate Vehicle Hire research reveals
Northgate Vehicle Hire’s Drive to Zero Transition Hub, which gives fleets a data-backed route to electrification, has identified that 79% of the 1,329 light commercial vehicles (LCVs) analysed between 1 July 2024 and 1 August 2025 were EV-ready.
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MT ArticleEuropa boosts Shanghai presence amid rising China trade
Europa Air & Sea has opened a hi-tech office in Shanghai’s Minhang district, highlighting China’s importance as one of the UK’s largest import trading partners.
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MT ArticleKnowles ensures staff fly high with career progression
Knowles Logistics said its passion for rewarding hard work and nurturing staff development was helping it to invest in the future, with two staff members recently celebrating career successes.
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MT ArticleBudget and government both branded a ‘disaster’ by logistics leaders
Leading figures in the logistics sector have hit out at the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, warning of rising costs and uncertainty for operators.