Latest Industry news
Over 40% of transport and retail firms plan May price hikes as costs surge, ONS data reveals
More than 40% of UK transport and storage firms are planning to increase prices in May, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as rising costs continue to ripple through supply chains.
Contract rates climb as fuel costs drive divergence in European road freight market
Contract rates in the European road freight sector continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, whilst spot prices softened, highlighting a growing divergence between the two markets.
Fuel cost pressures mount as operators struggle to pass on increases, warns RHA
The assumption that rising fuel costs can simply be passed on to customers is not reflected in reality, according to the latest research from the RHA.
Daimler Truck strengthens retail business with acquisition of eStar Truck & Van
Daimler Truck Own Retail has purchased Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership eStar Truck & Van, acquiring six sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
Fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after cyclist left in life-threatening condition
A tipper driver has been jailed after he fly-tipped rubbish on a country road, which left a cyclist with devastating head injuries.
Graduates TIP the hat to mechanic academy programme
All students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP’s workshop network.
Police use Royal Mail HGV in failed bid to halt 24-tonne bulldozer rampage
A man who stole a 24-tonne bulldozer and drove it through Wolverhampton and Walsall on a drunken rampage has been jailed for 18 months.
Renault Trucks recruits Aymeric Larcher as new MD
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Aymeric Larcher as its new MD, succeeding Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues who was promoted to senior VP of Renault Trucks Europe in February.
Operators embrace AI surge without need for job cuts
The use of AI by transport firms has risen significantly since the start of the year with many also saying the burgeoning technology was not leading to redundancies.
Government accused of inaction over soaring fuel prices
The price of oil rocketed again this week amid reports that the US was considering further strikes on Iran, with UK businesses demanding the government stop ignoring the impact on hauliers.
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