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Storm Goretti gritting plan lambasted by haulage operators
The strategy of gritting the roads ahead of Storm Goretti, which battered large parts of the country this week, has been criticised by operators that branded it an “absolute shambles”.
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New MANs on the menu at Andrew Cook
Leven, Fife-based Andrew Cook Group has added a new MAN TGM 4x2 and a TGS 8x4 to its specialised fleet.
Turnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
Bretts Transport has hailed its resilience and ability to adapt during shifting supermarket demand and wider economic pressures after it reported significant increases in its revenue and profits.
Segro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
Real estate developer Segro said its Slough trading estate had turned in a very strong year, with its location, connectivity and modern infrastructure continuing to attract businesses.
Top stories
Storm Goretti gritting plan lambasted by haulage operators
New MANs on the menu at Andrew Cook
Turnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
Segro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
Road Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
Tanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
Fraikin appoints new UK CEO
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Segro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
Real estate developer Segro said its Slough trading estate had turned in a very strong year, with its location, connectivity and modern infrastructure continuing to attract businesses.
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
The new owner of Circle Express said all 158 jobs at the air freight specialist were saved when it bought the firm out of administration just before Christmas.
Road Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
The government’s long-awaited road safety strategy launched this week is a warning shot to operators, with those demonstrating adequate training and data oversight better protected, lawyers said.
Tanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
An improved pay offer put forward by Certas to its 400 fuel tanker drivers has been accepted and planned strike action has now been called off.
Fraikin appoints new UK CEO
Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has promoted Craig Douglas to UK chief executive.
Police catch Devereux ‘disqualified’ driver, despite firm conducting checks
Devereux Transport said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in which one of its drivers was pulled over by the police and found to be disqualified.
Devon haulier collapses with loss of 20 jobs
South Molton Transport, a North Devon-based aggregates haulier, has entered administration after it ceased trading in November.
Opinion
Europe’s used truck market has come of age - what it means for UK hauliers
As UK hauliers face rising costs, persistent driver shortages and new CO₂-linked road charges for European operations from 2026, 2025 marked a turning point in Europe’s used truck market — offering British fleets a clearer, more strategic path to renewal
Customs changes demand urgent digital shift for freight operators
International freight businesses must urgently modernise customs systems to meet incoming UK and EU regulatory changes, including ICS2 Phase 3, France’s ELO requirements, and enhanced HMRC transparency measures, warns Derry Bros customs manager Sarah-Louise Murray.
Operator news
New MANs on the menu at Andrew Cook
Leven, Fife-based Andrew Cook Group has added a new MAN TGM 4x2 and a TGS 8x4 to its specialised fleet.
Turnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
Bretts Transport has hailed its resilience and ability to adapt during shifting supermarket demand and wider economic pressures after it reported significant increases in its revenue and profits.
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
The new owner of Circle Express said all 158 jobs at the air freight specialist were saved when it bought the firm out of administration just before Christmas.
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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.
Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey
Malcolm Logistics picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
“Cutting off the tail was the first step” — Angela Carus on leaving Boughey to reshape a local family firm
Seven months into her new role, the former Boughey MD explains why she left a major operator to take on the challenge of transforming Law Distribution