Fleet operator news

From third-party logistics to own-account operators, Motor Transport has it covered: we report on all 3PLs, from DHL Supply Chain to Eddie Stobart Logistics, and from XPO Logistics to Wincanton. We also cover the UK home delivery and parcels market from Royal Mail to DPD and from Hermes to Yodel. We have all the latest news from own-account operators, including Tesco Distribution, Travis Perkins, Bidvest and the latest developments from pallet networks including Palletways and Pall-ex.

Operator news

Sky high diesel costs fuelling operators’ anxiety

There is mounting anxiety among fleet operators over the prospect of further and significant diesel price rises as the US-Iran conflict drags on and concerns are growing costs could remain stubbornly high for years.

IPP’s relationship with veggie supplier sprouts success

Pallet pooler IPP has shown it knows its onions and is celebrating a doubling in the number of pallets it provides veg firm Moulton Bulb in five years.

Latest Operator news

DP World strengthens logistics operations with GXO sites

2026-08-07T11:36:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

DP World has boosted its logistics network after taking on six sites from GXO serving grocery customers.

SP Training opts for Renault Trucks T 380 for next generation training

2026-08-07T10:48:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

SP Training has added a new Renault T 380 box truck to its 14-strong driver training fleet.

Surrey aggregates specialist in administration

2026-08-07T09:29:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Woking-based muck away and aggregates haulier Atlas Bulk Carriers has become the latest company in the industry to succumb to administration.

New trailers and trucks for AAH Pharmaceuticals just what the doctor ordered

2026-08-06T13:33:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Healthcare products distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has added the first of 38 temperature-controlled trailers and 23 trucks to its fleet, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units.

Fleet investments pay off for Premier Logistics

2026-08-06T10:49:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Premier Logistics increased turnover by 7.4% to £13.1m last year, driven largely by revenues in its transport work.

GXO’s Belshill drivers win inflation-busting pay rise, Unite reveals

2026-08-04T12:09:00+01:00By Carol Millett

GXO drivers working on the Howdens contract in Belshill, near Glasgow, have secured an “inflation-beating” pay rise, according to union Unite.

Certas Energy recognised by DP World as low-carbon truck programme passes 1.3m litres of HVO

2026-08-03T16:13:00+01:00By Carol Millett

DP World has named Certas Energy its Supplier of the Year for its role in supporting the port operator’s Low Carbon Truck Programme, which has now supplied more than 1.3 million litres of HVO to UK hauliers.

Tarmac, ABP and Brett forge logistics partnership for Sizewell C project

2026-08-03T12:06:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Tarmac has teamed up with Associated British Ports (ABP) and Brett to form a logistics partnership supplying construction materials to the Sizewell C nuclear power station project via the Port of Ipswich.

Geopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment

2026-07-31T16:03:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Geopost’s revenue increased by 5.1% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher parcel volumes, particularly in BtoC and cross-border activity.

Westons rolls out the barrel after opening new Herefordshire D/C

2026-07-30T15:06:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Cider maker Westons has doubled its warehousing capacity and streamlined deliveries after opening a new 43,000 sq ft distribution centre in Ledbury.

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Opinion

The consignor’s responsibility does not end at the depot gate

Safe transport depends on more than the driver’s checks. Consignors, loaders and operators must share accurate information about the load, vehicle and journey before it leaves the site.

Rethinking the energy transition: why HVO deserves a bigger role

The road to net zero is rarely as straightforward as the headlines suggest. Over recent months, and in conversations across the industry, I’ve been reminded that while the ambition to decarbonise is firmly established, the practical realities of getting there are far more complex than many people acknowledge.

Beyond the co-operative model: How connected networks can help independent operators grow

For decades, independent logistics operators have been the backbone of the UK’s supply chain. They know their local markets, build long-term customer relationships and deliver the flexibility that many larger organisations struggle to match.

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