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MT ArticleHGV demand dips in 2025 as ZEV uptake grows, latest SMMT research reveals
As new HGV registrations declined by 10% in 2025, new zero emission HGV uptake rose 170.5% year-on-year, with demand tripling in Q4 to 251%, compared to the same period in 2024.
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MT ArticleBin wars: 18,000 waste trucks, billions at stake and a government crackdown looming
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MT ArticleInsite publishes record pass rates for HGV Driver Bootcamps and warns of skills crisis
A company which successfully trained thousands of HGV drivers under the Skills Bootcamp initiative, before it was axed by the government last year, is warning that without centralised funding for HGV training courses HGV operators will struggle to meet their staffing needs.
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MT ArticleMC Rental inspires pupils with primary school visit
MC Rental recently visited Leigh Academy Berstead near Maidstone with one of its rental trucks to help primary school children understand how logistics supports everyday life.
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MT ArticleWake up to triple threat of cyber attacks, transport managers warned
Transport managers need to stop being complacent and recognise that a cyber attack poses a triple threat, which can affect both the business and their own finances, fleet transport risk consultant and insurance broker McCarron Coates warned this week.
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MT ArticleCILT UK launches Women in Supply Chain & Transport event at East Midlands Gateway
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is holding a Women in Supply Chain & Transport event, which will will explore career routes, emerging trends and strategies for empowering female leaders in the logistics, transport and supply chain sector.
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MT ArticleChancellor meets with haulage and logistics industry to discuss routes to growth
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited LTS Global Solutions in Coleshill last week to take part in a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on the future of the UK’s road freight and logistics sector and the government support it needs to help drive economic growth.
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MT ArticleGrant funding of £750k for ‘innovative’ road safety projects
Grants of up to £200,000 are being offered for innovative and high impact road safety projects that prevent harm related to drug-impaired driving and safer vehicles.
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MT ArticleAI logistics pioneer CH Robinson bullish after stock plunge
Logistics giant CH Robinson has dismissed reports its operations had been disrupted by a small AI startup muscling in on the sector with claims about freight volumes, and said it was the disrupter.
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MT ArticleYusen Africa launches in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have launched Yusen Africa, marking the start of operations in the continent’s east region.
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MT ArticleNormal service resumes for Evri after cargo bike firm applies brakes
Evri has assured customers and clients that delivery schedules are back on track after its cycling courier partner Pedal & Post closed down “without notice” last month.
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MT ArticleNew data reveals which operators are growing their fleet numbers
Gist and Translux International saw the biggest increase in fleet truck numbers over the last month, but the total number specified on operator licences has fallen by almost 1,000 following the Christmas peak.
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MT ArticleDriver welfare discussed at parliamentary event
The health and wellbeing of lorry drivers topped the agenda at a parliamentary reception hosted by the RHA this week.
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MT ArticleFagan & Whalley rides out financial cost of Welsh haulier purchase
A £1m impairment charge connected to Fagan & Whalley’s acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons plunged the Lancashire transport firm into the red last year, but its MD said profitability had now returned.
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MT ArticleBunzl gets fleet makeover thanks to TIP Group
Specialist provider of ‘goods not for resale’ Bunzl Retail Supplies turned to TIP Group for a major fleet upgrade, with a large number of trucks and trailers entering into service.
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MT ArticleCampaign highlights dangers of overtaking HGVs
Motorists are being urged not to linger around lorries while attempting to overtake them and be aware of their limited field of vision, as part of a campaign to cut collisions.
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MT ArticleGXO toasts 10-year extension to Greene King deal
GXO Logistics and Greene King have extended their long-standing partnership for another 10 years, strengthening a relationship that spans more than two decades.
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MT ArticleShake-up at Motus as CEO retires
Motus Group UK chief executive Rob Truscott has announced his retirement after eight years in the role and will be replaced by Matt Lawrenson, currently MD of Motus Commercials.
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution kick-starts full artic fleet renewal
Law Distribution has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials to renew its entire fleet of artic vehicles.
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MT ArticlePalletline opens doors to logistics leaders of tomorrow
Palletline is once again opening its doors to the logistics leaders of tomorrow, welcoming students and staff from Warwick University’s Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to its hub for an inside look at its operations.