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Pallet-Track owner northstarr acquires UPN to create largest UK pallet network
Technology-led logistics specialist northstarr Group has acquired United Pallet Network (UK), creating the UK’s largest national pallet network.
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Fiscal devolution welcomed as means to invest in industry
Logistics UK said it was encouraged by measures to incentivise regional mayors to support the industry by overhauling the funding system for local and regional government.
Recovery firm fined for life-changing HGV reversing incident
A recovery operator in Swindon has been fined £28,000 after one of its employees was struck by a reversing truck and crushed under its wheels.
EV Cargo says group more focused following Solutions sell-off to Stobart
EV Cargo Group said it had delivered a resilient performance in 2025, with pre-tax profit returning to the black shortly before the disposal of its Solutions business to William Stobart.
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Fiscal devolution welcomed as means to invest in industry
Recovery firm fined for life-changing HGV reversing incident
EV Cargo says group more focused following Solutions sell-off to Stobart
Martello Transport snaps up 25 Aeros
eHGV cost modelling to be published alongside lorry emissions regulatory framework
Fundraising panoramic Peak District trek launched
Renault Trucks announces major investment in Scotland
Econ Engineering acquired by US business Alamo
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Martello Transport snaps up 25 Aeros
Container haulier Martello Transport has acquired 25 new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units for use on its domestic operations.
eHGV cost modelling to be published alongside lorry emissions regulatory framework
The government said it intended to publish more details about the total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric HGVs when it launches the next consultation on the regulatory framework for lorry CO2 emissions.
Fundraising panoramic Peak District trek launched
Transaid is bringing back its Trek Challenge for 2027, which will see individuals and teams lacing up their walking boots and taking on the stunning Edale Skyline route in Derbyshire.
Renault Trucks announces major investment in Scotland
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has announced a move to a larger site in Scotland adjacent to its current premises in Bellshill.
Econ Engineering acquired by US business Alamo
Specialist highways vehicle manufacturer Econ Engineering has been sold to American firm Alamo Group.
Judge issues stark ban warning to haulier for persistent road safety offences
Drivers at one of the country’s worst-offending companies for overloading have been warned by a judge they face six-month bans if they appear before her again.
Creepy counties with most haunted roads named
Famous for its ham, white horses and prehistoric monuments, Wiltshire can now add haunted road capital to its list after research found the county had the most reported paranormal activity on its road network.
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Why October is the month to watch for road freight
With diesel hitting historic highs and right-to-work checks now covering individual subcontractors — carrying civil penalties of up to £45,000 per breach — October’s carrier rates and availability data will show which pressure is hitting hardest. TEG CEO Lyall Cresswell sets out what operators need to watch and act on ...
Fragmented AI: why transport and logistics must take security seriously
Traditionally, the transportation industry has taken a cautious approach to addressing business challenges and adopting new technologies. Because assets are expensive, margins are consistently thin and mistakes can have massive real-world consequences, fleets simply cannot afford to be early adopters of unproven solutions.
Operator news
Recovery firm fined for life-changing HGV reversing incident
A recovery operator in Swindon has been fined £28,000 after one of its employees was struck by a reversing truck and crushed under its wheels.
EV Cargo says group more focused following Solutions sell-off to Stobart
EV Cargo Group said it had delivered a resilient performance in 2025, with pre-tax profit returning to the black shortly before the disposal of its Solutions business to William Stobart.
Martello Transport snaps up 25 Aeros
Container haulier Martello Transport has acquired 25 new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units for use on its domestic operations.
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‘Certainty, not subsidies’: Aegis chief calls on Chancellor to back electric truck transition
Aegis Energy is investing in the infrastructure it believes will underpin the decarbonisation of road freight, but CEO Michael Shaw says the industry needs long-term policy certainty, support for electric truck residual values and clarity over future grants if the transition is to gather pace
Fagan & Whalley: We learnt the hard way on Newport
The acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons proved a painful lesson for Fagan & Whalley, but joint MD Sam Fagan says the South Wales deal has delivered the platform the family haulier wanted as it looks to build its network and navigate a changing market
“We’ve got a lot of catching up to do”: NX sets out UK growth ambition
NX Group UK and Ireland MD Steve Williams reveals plans to double the operation to £200m revenue and 600 staff within five years
BIFA chief on freight crime, Brexit borders and sector collaboration
From sophisticated cargo fraud and post-Brexit ENS requirements to record training uptake and long-term port investment, BIFA director general Steve Parker sets out the pressures and opportunities shaping UK freight forwarding — and why working together remains the sector’s strongest asset.
“AI will disrupt haulage and create a new breed of operator…”
Microlise chief technology officer Dean Garvey-North warns that the biggest threat to established hauliers could come from new businesses built around artificial intelligence from day one
Inside Browns: How the £24m haulier is building a smarter business
From AI-powered customer service and a bespoke transport management system to a waiting list of drivers, Browns Distribution is using better data to sharpen its operation and support continued growth