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MT ArticleRevealed: hidden scandals and harsh realities of life in haulage
One in four lorry drivers has ‘hooked up’ with someone while on the road and 15% have engaged in sexual activity, according to a new study that claimed to have uncovered the “hidden side” of trucking.
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MT ArticleDHL and Cox Automotive launch giant EV battery services centre in Rugby
DHL Supply Chain and connected automotive services specialist Cox Automotive have joined forces to deliver in-life EV battery services for manufacturers and fleets.
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MT ArticleElectric van sales rise in February as overall market shrinks, SMMT reveals
Demand for electric vans grew for the fifth consecutive month in February by over 55%, with market share rising to 9.7% – up nearly 5% on last year but still lagging behind the 16% target required under the ZEV mandate.
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MT ArticleMoto launches national roll out of 300 HGV electric charging hubs
Motorway services operator Moto is rolling out a national network of 300 electric HGV charging bays across 23 strategically located superhubs by 2030.
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MT ArticleExpert judging panel for Motor Transport Awards 2025 revealed
Motor Transport Awards winners 2024 celebrate For nearly 40 years, the Motor Transport Awards have set the standard for excellence in UK road transport, recognising fleet operators, truck manufacturers and service providers. Today we have announced our esteemed panel of expert judges who will scrutinise this year’s ...
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MT ArticleRHA calls on London Mayor to appoint Logistics Commissioner
The RHA is calling on the Mayor of London to appoint a Mayoral Logistics Commissioner to support transport businesses operating in the capital.
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MT ArticleBeware of overhead cables, UK Power Networks warns hauliers after fatal accident
UK Power Networks is asking farmers, landowners and site managers to warn hauliers, contractors and workers about any overhead cables on site.
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MT ArticleGregory Group acquires John Mitchell (Grangemouth) in expansion drive
Gregory Group has purchased John Mitchell (Grangemouth) for an undisclosed sum, which the company said “marks a significant milestone” in its strategy to expand the business.
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MT ArticleNational Highways warns of major delays as it prepares to close M25 twice in March
Hauliers are bracing for the closure of the M25 at the Wisley Interchange in Surrey on two occasions this month, in a move expected to bring major congestion and delays.
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MT ArticleNew deep water berth boosts Port of Liverpool bulk cargo handling services
The Port of Liverpool’s newly launched deep water bulk berth will give a major boost to the port’s bulk cargo handling operations, operator Peel Ports has announced this week.
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MT ArticleDP World Southampton shifts eight million miles of truck journeys to rail
DP World has recorded the 100,000th container moved by rail from its Southampton logistics hub as part of its award-winning carbon emission reducing Modal Shift Programme trial.
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MT ArticleIndurent begins work on major new facility at Access 18 Avonmouth
Industrial and logistics developer Indurent has commenced construction of a new 450,000 sq ft development at Access 18 Avonmouth.
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MT ArticlePalletforce member Onpoint Group acquires Nottingham haulier Eric Elliott Transport
Birmingham-based logistics and warehousing firm Onpoint Group has bought haulier Eric Elliott Transport for an undisclosed sum, with the aim of “setting new industry standards”, the group has announced today (4 March).
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MT ArticleTransense lands three-year deal to provide Logistics UK members with tyre monitoring service
Transense Technologies has secured a contract with Logistics UK to offer a bespoke tyre condition monitoring service for members’ fleets, following the success of a major trial.
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MT ArticleTransport and storage firms more optimistic than comparable sectors about March prospects, Parcelhero research reveals
Transport and storage companies, including logistics, parcels and warehousing firms, are more optimistic than comparable sectors about March’s revenue prospects, says home delivery expert Parcelhero, after crunching the latest data from the Office of National Statistics.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for industry-wide response to its Net Zero survey
The RHA has launched an industry wide Net Zero survey today (3 March), to gauge how ready the sector is to introduce alternatively fuelled vehicles into its fleets.
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MT ArticleUK firms increasingly concerned over NIC and Living Wage hikes, GPA survey reveals
The number of SMEs looking at laying-off staff due to planned rises to NIC contributions and the National Living Wage has risen by 8% since the changes were first announced in October’s Autumn Budget, according to a survey from The Global Payroll Association (GPA).
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MT ArticleFleetcheck promotes HVO as key transition fuel as EV sales stutter
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) could be the key environmentally positive fuel for fleets as electric van and truck sales continue to almost flatline, FleetCheck has argued this week.
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MT ArticleCILT reveals 35 Under 35 list of “remarkable” young logistics professionals for 2025
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT (UK)) has announced its 35 Under 35 list for 2025.
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MT ArticleUnipart forges strategic partnership with medical devices manufacturer GBUK
Supply chain specialist Unipart has formed a strategic partnership with GBUK, which is one of the largest suppliers of clinical consumables and medical devices to the NHS, to provide warehousing and transportation services.