Latest Industry news
Haulage insurance solution helps operators remain compliant and cuts risk
A new haulage insurance aiming to empower firms to manage risk before problems arise and help them strengthen resilience has launched in partnership with solicitors Backhouse Jones.
Zero-emission truck report highlights challenges to widespread adoption
A report into the use of zero-emission HGVs has confirmed what many already suspected: getting infrastructure in place remains a constraint and vehicles are typically being used on short to medium-sized routes.
Industry urges government to back business in the Budget
Cutting fuel duty and reducing business taxes have emerged as the two clear measures hauliers want from the government ahead of the Budget in three weeks’ time.
Pallet volumes hold steady in first six months of year
Pallet volumes remained steady during the first half of 2026 but substantial growth in half and quarter pallets suggests retailers are ordering smaller quantities, according to latest results.
Peel Ports invests in warehouse capacity amid rising demand
Peel Ports is creating more than one million square feet of a Grade A warehousing space across its network at a time when demand continues to outpace supply.
Transport firms see little sign of October bounce-back
The industry’s expectations for trading in October appear weak, with just 6% predicting growth according to official ONS figures.
Overall fleet numbers fall, MT data shows
There has been an overall reduction in the total number of vehicles in transport and distribution covered by Motor Transport’s fleet data.
CVW wraps up sales manager appointment
Vehicle wrapping specialists Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW) has recruited Tim Isherwood to be its new regional sales manager.
‘Miracle’ no injuries during police chase of lorry driver
A flatbed truck operator has been given a suspended prison sentence after he led police on a near 25-mile chase in Cheshire.
Former waste haulage boss banned for nine years
The boss of a Widnes waste operator that held lucrative contracts with the NHS has been banned as a director for nine years after transferring millions of pounds in assets to connected companies.
