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

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Interviews

‘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

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“We’ve got a lot of catching up to do”: NX sets out UK growth ambition

2026-08-26T14:04:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

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

2026-08-17T10:58:00+01:00By Steve Hobson.

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…”

2026-08-13T15:22:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

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

2026-08-12T09:41:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

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

northstarr: How Stuart Godman is charting a new course for logistics

2026-08-10T15:26:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

After transforming the fortunes of the Pallet-Track network, chief executive Stuart Godman has launched a new logistics group bringing together transport, warehousing, and technology. He tells Tim Wallace why he believes the future lies in connecting specialist businesses rather than simply building bigger operators

Palletline 2.0: managing an evolution

2026-08-03T08:25:00+01:00By Steve Hobson

Carl Moore talks to Steve Hobson about growth, technology and the future of the UK’s leading pallet network

No room for error: why HVO is keeping Formula 1 moving

2026-07-30T10:32:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

F1 is chasing net zero by 2030, but logistics partner DHL says operational reality is shaping the journey. At Silverstone, MT heard why battery-electric trucks are not yet the answer for one of the world’s most demanding logistics operations

“Don’t take us for granted”: Fletcher’s bid to put logistics centre stage

2026-07-24T14:57:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

Ben Fletcher believes transport and logistics has become a victim of its own success. Since taking over as chief executive of Logistics UK last December, he has been listening to operators across the country as he makes the case for an industry he insists deserves a bigger voice in delivering ...

RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to put people first

2026-07-15T13:36:00+01:00By Andy Salter.

RHA MD Richard Smith talks to Andy Salter about his plan to put people and wellbeing at the heart of road haulage.

‘There’s no blank chequebook’ - DX sets out post-buyout strategy

2026-06-15T12:21:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

Now under private ownership, DX chief executive Ian Truesdale is pursuing disciplined growth, focusing on integration, efficiency and selective investment. Tim Wallace reports

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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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