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Notts haulage firm lodges intention to appoint administrator
A Nottingham-based haulage firm established more than 40 years ago has filed an intention to appoint administrators.
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Networking is key at this spring’s RTX Northern Ireland
If you haven’t already heard the buzz, RTX Northern Ireland is gearing up for its launch this spring - and it’s already making waves across the transport and logistics sector.
Food retailers seeking smarter customs solutions to avoid UK-Ireland cross-border delays, Derry Bros claims
Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland, according to Derry Bros, which offers managed booking, customs and consultancy services.
Measure Your Middle: Chippenham Pit Stop urges HGV drivers to take two minute health check
Chippenham Pit Stop is encouraging truck drivers to measure their waists and use a simple NHS-approved tool to understand their health risks better.
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Networking is key at this spring’s RTX Northern Ireland
Food retailers seeking smarter customs solutions to avoid UK-Ireland cross-border delays, Derry Bros claims
Measure Your Middle: Chippenham Pit Stop urges HGV drivers to take two minute health check
Dearth of DVSA examiners in Solent region exacerbating HGV driver shortage, MTAG warns MPs
A Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
Home delivery costs customers’ time and retailers’ money, InPost research reveals
Maritime Transport officially opens Northampton Strategic Rail Freight Interchange
Co-op appoints Andy Wilmot as group supply chain and logistics director
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Dearth of DVSA examiners in Solent region exacerbating HGV driver shortage, MTAG warns MPs
The Maritime and Transport Action Group (MTAG) has written to MPs warning of the severe shortage of DVSA examners and the resulting decline in HGV testing capacity across the Southampton and Portsmouth region.
A Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
West Yorkshire family firm A Davies Transport has taken delivery of 15 new Volvo FH Aeros, which are replacing similar models from a different brand.
Home delivery costs customers’ time and retailers’ money, InPost research reveals
Consumer trust in home delivery is eroding thanks to an unreliable service, which is creating “parcel anxiety” among customers, as well as wasting hours of their time, according to a report by locker giant InPost.
Maritime Transport officially opens Northampton Strategic Rail Freight Interchange
Maritime Transport has officially opened its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Segro Logistics Park Northampton.
Co-op appoints Andy Wilmot as group supply chain and logistics director
Former AF Blakemore & Son director Andy Wilmot has taken on the role of Co-op UK group supply chain and logistics director, succeeding Derek Furnival, who will leave the retailer in June after 30 years of service.
XPO extends contract with Joseph Joseph to include global forwarding from China
XPO Logistics has extended its contract with Joseph Joseph to oversee the kitchenware product supplier’s global forwarding from China to XPO’s warehouse in Rugby, Warwickshire.
Mike Cutts promoted to Iveco UK MD
Iveco UK has announced Mike Cutts as its new MD.
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Custody discipline: the low-cost fix for vehicle transport disputes
With HGV driver numbers down 1.9% and schedules running tight, operators face growing dispute risk. David Heeney explains why custody discipline—not just careful driving—is now a core commercial control.
The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?
A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.
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Dearth of DVSA examiners in Solent region exacerbating HGV driver shortage, MTAG warns MPs
The Maritime and Transport Action Group (MTAG) has written to MPs warning of the severe shortage of DVSA examners and the resulting decline in HGV testing capacity across the Southampton and Portsmouth region.
A Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
West Yorkshire family firm A Davies Transport has taken delivery of 15 new Volvo FH Aeros, which are replacing similar models from a different brand.
Home delivery costs customers’ time and retailers’ money, InPost research reveals
Consumer trust in home delivery is eroding thanks to an unreliable service, which is creating “parcel anxiety” among customers, as well as wasting hours of their time, according to a report by locker giant InPost.
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“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy
John Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
Hydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.