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Met police’s CV unit to be scrapped

2025-12-18T16:04:00Z

The Metropolitan Police’s decision to shelve its commercial vehicle unit is a retrograde step that will significantly impact the relationship between hauliers and the police, according to Logistics UK.

Lorry drivers arrested for drink driving

2025-12-18T14:41:00Z

HGV drivers in Wales have been arrested for being over the drink drive limit in the police’s annual Christmas anti drink and drug drive campaign.

Cameras to start recording London lorry ban breaches

2025-12-18T12:52:00Z

ANPR cameras will be set up to ensure hauliers obey the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) – in locations where non-compliance has been monitored.

Dundee first council to migrate to new e-charging firm

2025-12-18T10:30:00Z

Dundee City Council has migrated its entire fleet and public electric charging infrastructure over to Evolt Charging as part of a new long-term contract.

London Fire Brigade fetches the electric engines

2025-12-18T10:08:00Z

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has become the first fire service in the country to rely on a fully-electric fleet for training after taking delivery of two eHGVs.

Change at the top as DVSA recruits new boss

2025-12-17T14:32:00Z

The DVSA has appointed a new CE to replace Loveday Ryder in January, Beverley Warmington.

Renault expands electrification of its internal logistics

2025-12-17T13:41:00Z

Renault Trucks said it had taken another step in the electrification of its internal logistics in France by deploying an “electric corridor” to transport cabs, engines and axles between its sites.

Remaining Turners tanker drivers resume halt to fuel deliveries

2025-12-17T12:51:00Z

The Unite union said strike action among Turners’ tanker drivers in Grangemouth would continue next week, despite the company telling Motor Transport it was having no impact on the business.

HyHAUL hydrogen project scrapped

2025-12-17T10:07:00Z

The RHA has warned that the cancellation of the HyHAUL hydrogen freight project could slow progress towards decarbonising the UK’s heavy goods vehicle sector.

Europa steps up to support customers as software outages cause delays

2025-12-17T08:00:00Z

Europa Road has mobilised significant manpower to keep goods moving, stepping in to protect customers from severe delays caused by ongoing external customs software outages.

New Volvo FH Aeros convince David Bratt & Sons to return to Volvo after over 20 years

2025-12-16T14:40:00Z

Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons has added the first Volvo trucks to its fleet for the first time in more than 20 years - with the arrival of two new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units.

Onpoint Group boosts fleet with MAN TGS tipper and 15 MAN TGX tractors

2025-12-16T11:30:00Z

Onpoint Group has taken delivery of its first-ever new MAN TGS 8x4 tipper and ordered 15 New MAN TGX 6x2 tractor units.

Hessle Plant fined over £444,000 following “horrific” death of delivery driver

2025-12-16T10:00:00Z

Castleford-based Hessle Plant has been fined over £433,550 after delivery driver Chris Keegan was killed in November 2023, as he loaded a fork lift truck onto a trailer.

Daimler pilots shared depot charging for electric trucks

2025-12-16T00:01:00Z

Daimler Truck has launched a semi-public depot charging network for electric trucks, testing whether fleet operators can make better use of their charging infrastructure by opening up spare capacity to other users.

RHA welcomes rise in Scotland’s HGV speed limit

2025-12-16T00:01:00Z

The RHA has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that the HGV speed limit on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased to 50mph.

King and Queen facing cold Christmas as Sandringham fuel tanker drivers strike, Unite claims

2025-12-15T14:58:00Z

The King and Queen are facing a cold Christmas due to December strikes by tanker drivers delivering fuel to Sandringham, union Unite claimed today (15 December).

Kuehne+Nagel partners with Siemens in eHGV roll out

2025-12-15T10:31:00Z

Global technology company Siemens has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to roll out electric HGVs (eHGVs) for part of its UK and Ireland logistics operations.

MT Fleet Data rankings

Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, the MT Fleet Data rankings provide you with the definitive list of O-licences within the UK haulage sector.

Malcolm Wilson recognised at Logistics UK Awards 2025

2025-12-15T08:43:00Z

The recently retired GXO chief executive, who oversaw major acquisitions including Clipper Logistics and Wincanton, was honoured at the ninth annual awards ceremony alongside winners across 12 categories.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks boosts Scottish aftersales network with new Perth authorised repairer

2025-12-12T14:24:00Z

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has further expanded its network in Scotland with the official opening of a new authorised repairer in Perth.