In-depth interviews with the movers and shakers of the road transport industry in the UK

Motor Transport brings you in-depth interviews with the movers and shakers of the road transport industry in the UK. Learn from the best and the brightest to get ahead.

Interviews

From vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey

Paul Dash has helped grow Dash Express from a small South West van firm into a multi-depot logistics operation with a turnover topping £25m. Partnerships with APC Overnight and, more recently, Palletways have expanded the business into parcels, pallets and heavy trucks, while keeping the company’s hands-on, family-led approach.

“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”

New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?

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Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage

2025-11-21T11:10:00+00:00

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

2025-11-20T11:05:00+00:00By Tim Wallace

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

2025-11-14T12:08:00+00:00By Steve Hobson

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.

Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey

2025-11-03T06:40:00+00:00By Steve Hobson.

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

2025-10-28T11:28:00+00:00By Tim Wallace

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

From turbulence to turnaround: Life after Charlie Shiels at ArrowXL

2025-10-22T14:45:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

After years of upheaval and the departure of chief executive Charlie Shiels, ArrowXL is embarking on a recovery mission. Backed by French logistics giant Jacky Perrenot, new CEO Philippe Cuoc reveals his plan to rebuild the Wigan-based delivery firm from the inside out

“Cyber threat now critical" - tech CEO reveals how to protect your business

2025-10-01T10:45:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

Ransomware attacks on transport fleets are escalating, exposing weaknesses in outdated IT systems. Trimble chief executive Rob Painter and technical lead Jonah McIntire tell Motor Transport that moving to AI-powered, cloud-based platforms isn’t just vital for cybersecurity - it’s also key to boosting efficiency, automating routine tasks, reducing emissions and ...

Slash costs and kill downtime – expert panel reveals the tech that can transform your operation

2025-09-22T15:14:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

The RHA Future Forum in Birmingham saw industry leaders share how digital technologies are already driving big savings and smarter operations in logistics. From cutting empty miles to predicting maintenance and supporting decarbonisation, these emerging tools are making a real difference. If you’re not exploring them yet, now’s the time ...

Culina boss - ‘Stobart lacked focus, hence the change…’

2025-07-21T16:18:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

Culina Group chief executive Liam McElroy expands on his plans to streamline the operation and simplify its structure

DHL - ‘There’s a realistic possibility that the phase-out date for diesel trucks will be pushed back…’

2025-03-26T16:18:00+00:00By Tim Wallace

Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, insists that although the industry’s journey to net zero needs a clearer road map, he’s never felt more positive about his company’s future

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Opinion

Trade without borders – why drivers need a Schengen exemption

€505 billion. That’s the value of UK–EU goods trade – goods moved across borders by road freight.

Custody discipline: the low-cost fix for vehicle transport disputes

With HGV driver numbers down 1.9% and schedules running tight, operators face growing dispute risk. David Heeney explains why custody discipline—not just careful driving—is now a core commercial control.

The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?

A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.

We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet

For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.

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