Read the latest opinions, analysis and views on the trends in road transport, haulage and logistics, from experts in the industry to the thoughts of our own team of experienced journalists.

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Lyall Cresswell 2026

Why October is the month to watch for road freight

2026-10-29T09:21:00+00:00

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 ...

Lotte Vanden Wyngaert

Fragmented AI: why transport and logistics must take security seriously

2026-10-22T13:54:00+01:00

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.

Dumitru Martinov

When spare HGV capacity is actually worth filling

2026-10-06T11:18:00+01:00

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.

david-bevan

Why the AI tools your office buys quietly die

2026-08-21T10:25:00+01:00

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.