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MT ArticleRude Britannia: risqué road signs get the thumbs up
From Wetwang to Fanny Avenue via Fingringhoe, it can be hard keeping your eyes on the road and minds out of the gutter while driving past some of the more arresting signposts in our country.
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MT ArticleE-businesses urged to get house in order before pre-Christmas peak
eCommerce brands have been warned that they face steeper costs this holiday shipping season as parcel networks factor in surcharges for Black Friday and Christmas.
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FCZ ArticleWelch’s Transport powers up Cambridge site with megawatt charging hub
Welch’s Transport has opened a new megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at its Cambridge HQ as part of the government’s zero emission programme eFREIGHT 2030.
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MT ArticleEastern region haulier in liquidation
Fenland construction and muckaway operator Davis-Wright Haulage has collapsed with “minimal assets” left in the business, according to its liquidator.
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MT ArticleStan Robinson “pleased” with strong financial results
Stan Robinson said it remained financially strong with good levels of cashflow preventing it from relying on bank financing, after reporting a 3% increase in turnover to £27.1m.
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MT ArticleNew senior appointments set sail at P&O
P&O Ferries has strengthened its leadership team with the appointments of a new chief operating officer and a chief commercial officer for its freight division.
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MT ArticleRevenues up at Peter Green but profits slip
Turnover at Peter Green Haulage increased by 6% last year as the business focused on fleet utilisation and reducing its fixed costs.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track aims to help Walsall community project
Pallet-Track is helping Walsall FC unite diverse communities across the region by using football as a force for good, with a £30,000 donation.
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MT ArticleHovis distribution drivers to strike in row over dough
Lorry drivers working for bread maker Hovis in Avonmouth are due to go out on strike from tomorrow (24 September) after rejecting what they said was a real terms pay cut.
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Sponsored contentWhere to start with electric truck depot charging
Electrifying a truck depot involves far more than installing a row of chargers. Getting it right means making good decisions early - power, layout, and charging strategy - because those choices shape everything that follows. The good news is that this is a problem operators don’t have to solve alone, and it’s one that gets more straightforward once the right first steps are in place.
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MT ArticleFleet Operations scales the heights for cancer charity
Transport consultancy Fleet Operations raised £1,500 for Shooting Star Cancer Support by taking on a North Wales Three Peaks Challenge.
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MT ArticleJoin us for a free Motor Transport webinar: The connected fleet manager: reducing risk through better information
The role of the fleet and transport manager has never been more demanding. Today’s operators are expected to manage an expanding regulatory framework, oversee increasingly sophisticated vehicles, support driver wellbeing, control costs and maintain operational efficiency, all while working across multiple disconnected systems and suppliers. The ...
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FCZ ArticleFuel duty receipts edge up but long-term decline looms
Fuel duty revenues reached £10.5bn between April and August 2026, up £300,000 year-on-year, offering policymakers a brief window before a fundamental rethink of road-funding taxation becomes unavoidable – but the clock is ticking.
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MT ArticleNorthwards’ repute “tarnished” after Traffic Commissioner finds serious compliance failings
Scottish haulier Northwards has had its operator’s licence curtailed and its repute “tarnished”, after Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt found significant shortcomings in its vehicle maintenance, driver management and compliance systems.
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MT ArticleHave your say: RHA business confidence survey opens ahead of Autumn Budget
The RHA has launched a Business Confidence Survey, calling on all HGV, coach and van operators to share their views ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October.
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MT ArticleProlog takes on Irene Forte Skincare fulfilment contract
Luxury brand Irene Forte Skincare has moved its UK fulfilment to Prolog Fulfilment Global, in response to rising customer demand, as it scales its international footprint.
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MT ArticleFraikin helps Loreburn Housing Association boost driver performance and cut fuel costs
Loreburn Housing Association has improved its drivers’ performance, reduced fuel costs and maximised uptime and driver safety with the help of Fraikin’s MYSMARTFLEET training programme, the charity revealed this week.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK and LMP Legal join forces to offer crisis and incident support for members
Logistics UK has partnered with LMP Legal to provide a a dedicated 24/7 crisis and incident support service, providing members with direct access to specialist criminal and roadside legal support during a serious incident
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MT ArticleMore than a way to pay: SNAP goes on the road to hear driver experiences
Road transport platform SNAP has officially launched its first driver-focused event at the Embassy Truck Park, taking its major “More than a way to pay” brand campaign directly to frontline haulage workers.
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MT ArticleApprenticeship retention success earns Leyland Trucks royal recognition
Leyland Trucks has been awarded a 2026 Princess Royal Training Award for an apprenticeship programme developed in partnership with Preston College which aimed to tackle the skills gap and future-proof the company by boosting apprenticeship retainment levels.