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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.

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.

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Fundraising panoramic Peak District trek launched

2026-10-29T16:44:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

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

2026-10-29T15:46:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

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

2026-10-29T15:42:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

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

2026-10-29T14:19:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

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

2026-10-29T14:16:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

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.

Fuel duty freeze welcomed but Budget leaves hauliers wanting more

2026-10-29T11:27:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

A freeze on fuel duty and extending the HGV VED holiday announced in the Budget were widely welcomed by the industry, but it offered little in the way of substantial support for hauliers crippled by runaway operating costs.

Scania profits up in Q3 but electric truck demand remains sluggish

2026-10-28T11:10:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Scania delivered a “resilient” performance in the third quarter, with profits up compared to Q3 2025, but market uptake of its electric trucks continued at a glacial pace, the manufacturer revealed this week.

Government and industry leaders set to take centre stage in RTX Scotland Knowledge Zone

2026-10-28T10:27:01.397+00:00By Hayley Tayler

Scotland’s transport policymakers and industry experts come together at RTX Scotland to discuss the future of road transport.

Industry welcomes reports that Healey’s Budget will lock in fuel duty freeze

2026-10-27T17:26:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Media reports that the Chancellor John Healey will continue the freeze on fuel duty in the Budget tomorrow (28 October) are raising hopes in the logistics industry.

Logistics ‘doubles your money’, industry tells Chancellor ahead of Budget

2026-10-27T11:17:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Every £1 of economic activity directly generated by the logistics sector more than doubles its value providing another £1.04 across the wider economy, according to new research from business group Logistics UK.

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Opinion

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.

When spare HGV capacity is actually worth filling

Accepting a backload can look like an easy commercial win, but mileage, waiting time and repositioning can erode its value fast. Dumitru Martînov of Houlvek sets out a practical framework for smaller fleets and owner-drivers to assess whether an additional load genuinely stacks up.

Why the AI tools your office buys quietly die

Plenty has been written about the big implementation that disappoints. The system goes in, the project is signed off, and the operation takes a year to catch up with it. That is a real problem and it deserves the attention.

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