Latest news – Page 58
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MT ArticleRHA calls for urgent action as pothole breakdowns double in Q1
RAC patrols attended 9,439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first three months of 2025 – more than double the number they were called out to between October and December last year, new data from the RAC’s Pothole Index shows.
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MT ArticleTruck tribute to driving force behind Bartrums' success
East Anglia-based haulier Bartrums, which was founded in 1929 with just one truck and now boasts a fleet of more than160 vehicles, has just unveiled a special new truck in honour of former MD Philip Bartrum.
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MT ArticleMoody Logistics’ driver apprentice scheme continues to deliver success
Moody Logistics and Storage is celebrating its seventh driver apprentice success, after Jordan Whittle secured his Class One licence in just five months.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment to manage LSA International distribution and logistics
Prolog Fulfilment has sealed a deal with LSA International, the London-based design studio specialising in handmade glass and tableware, to oversee the distribution and management of all its products in the UK, including direct to consumer (DTC) and business to business (B2B) orders.
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MT ArticleHeidelberg Materials wins two major highway contracts in Wales worth £25m
Heidelberg Materials UK, formerly known as Hanson UK, has secured two significant highway contracts to maintain and improve both local and trunk roads in Wales.
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MT ArticleFraikin Group appoints new CFO to drive growth strategy
Leasing and fleet management specialist Fraikin Group has appointed David Lubek as chief financial officer (CFO) to accelerate the company’s drive for growth.
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MT ArticleEnd of an era as Press Commercial Bodyworks closes its doors
Bristol-based Press Commercial Bodyworks is closing down after serving the haulage industry for 55 years, marking the end of an era.
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MT ArticleHauliers to benefit from £10m Heysham Port upgrade, Peel Ports promises
Peel Ports Group is investing £10m in Heysham Port to boost freight capacity and make it easier for hauliers to identify trailers as they arrive at the site.
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MT ArticleNew report reveals key concerns for transport and logistics SMEs
Inflation and rising costs are the biggest challenges for SMEs working in the transport and logistics sector, according to a major new survey.
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MT ArticleNew MD appointed at MAN Truck & Bus UK
Jan Kohlmeier will assume the role of MD of MAN Truck & Bus UK from 1 August 2025. Kohlmeier is currently the MD of MAN Truck & Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a position he’s held since 2020.
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MT ArticleIndurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West
Indurent, a developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space, has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West.
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MT ArticleTransafe Logistics appoints administrator
Grimsby operator Transafe Logistics has entered administration after notifying the courts of its intention last month.
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MT ArticleHoward’s way swells the work thanks to partnership approach
A focus by Howard Tenens on delivering high levels of customer service has led to an investment in additional vehicles and staff after the family firm’s clients rewarded it with more work.
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MT ArticleHow AI will shape the sector's future
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the road transport world to predict how the industry might look 120 years from now. Here, Paul Sanders, chairman of the Associaton of Pallet Networks, gives us his thoughts
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MT ArticleIceland Food and GXO Logistics open £100m warehouse in Warrington
Iceland Foods has opened the doors to a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington which will be operated by GXO Logistics. The £100m facility will employ more than 750 people.
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MT ArticlePeak season saw £464m of lost parcels, new research reveals
UK and European retailers suffered an estimated £464m in lost parcel revenue during the peak shopping season between September and December last year, according to the latest research from delivery management software expert Metapack.
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MT ArticleYodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
Parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support.
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MT ArticleHolman calls for “significant” reform of e-van regs to stimulate market
Fleet management and leasing giant Holman is calling for “significant” reform of electric van regulations on testing and tachographs, to stimulate the electric van market.
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MT ArticlePrepare for changes to drivers’ hours rules, DVSA warns international HGV operators
The DVSA has issued an alert to HGV operators that new regulations will come into force on Monday 21 April, requiring changes to the drivers’ hours rules
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MT ArticlePositive ONS figures released as we brace for tariff impact
Last week’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures made for surprising reading. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.5% in February against an expected 0.1%, giving economists some cause for cautious optimism.