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Fox Group buys concrete supplier Moore Readymix and surfacing specialist DSD Construction

2026-05-11T16:09:00Z

Construction materials distributor Fox Group is ramping up its acquisition campaign with the purchase of concrete supplier Moore Readymix and surfacing specialist DSD Construction.

Van market returns to growth boosted by rising EV sales, latest SMMT data reveals

2026-05-11T13:12:00Z

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose by 6.8% in April with 21,716 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Harris Group restructures management team as part of major growth drive

2026-05-11T12:30:00Z

Harris Group is undergoing a management shake-up with chief executive Denise Harris taking on the role of executive chairperson, while group managing director Brian Patterson will become the group’s new CEO.

northstarr launches as tech-led parent of Pallet-Track

2026-05-11T12:00:00Z

A newly formed, tech-led logistics group, northstarr, has been launched as the parent company of pallet network operator Pallet-Track, in a move aimed at reshaping how transport, warehousing and supply chain services are delivered.

Willmotts Transport launches Chippenham depot

2026-05-11T11:45:00Z

Warehousing and distribution specialist Willmotts Transport has opened a new 65,000 sq ft warehouse and operating depot in Chippenham - its eight warehouse to open in the South West region.

Brian Yeardley Continental sees turnover leap in first full year after MBO

2026-05-11T10:15:00Z

Brian Yeardley Continental returned to growth in 2025 thanks to its post-management buyout strategy of investing in people, equipment and sales activity, delivering gains across both its general cargo and live events operations.

Windrose confirms UK plans with MIRA and Voltempo partnerships

2026-05-11T09:00:00Z

Electric truck manufacturer Windrose has set out early plans for its UK market entry, working with HORIBA MIRA on engineering and manufacturing development while partnering with Voltempo on high-power charging infrastructure.

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.

Innovation boosts engineer safety on fuel tankers

2026-05-08T16:03:00Z

Watson Fuels and manufacturer Cobo have developed an award-winning solution to keep engineers working at height on fuel tankers safe.

Deafening Milence: Why the UK is falling behind in Europe’s electric truck revolution

2026-05-08T15:55:00Z

Milence is rolling out a pan-European network of charging hubs for electric trucks, but as CEO Anja van Niersen explains, infrastructure alone will not drive uptake without the right conditions in place

Creating a buzz, or droning on? Industry cautious as Amazon takes to the sky

2026-05-08T14:27:00Z

Amazon’s launch of drone deliveries in Darlington has received a cool response from the industry and provided an “answer to a question no-one is asking”.

Met Police defend decision to shelve CV Unit

2026-05-08T13:57:00Z

The closure of the Metropolitan Police’s commercial vehicle unit and the launch of a new operating model will reduce the number of people killed on the capital’s roads, the force insisted.

Industry apprenticeship starts at five-year high

2026-05-08T11:03:00Z

HGV apprenticeship starts are at the highest level since the pandemic, with an increasing number of older learners seeking out the training route according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Fleet vehicle downtime hits lowest levels in 2026

2026-05-08T08:25:00Z

Fleet downtime has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic, data from tech firm epyx revealed.

Mastering the transition: Knowles Group haulier takes on electric

2026-05-07T15:41:00Z

Knowles firm Masters Logistical has become the latest to introduce electric trucks into its fleet, with two Volvo FM Electrics supporting the British Sugar work.

Industry’s talent pool could narrow unless diversity is embraced

2026-05-07T14:38:00Z

Research into how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers within haulage and zero tailpipe emission trucks found stereotypes still dominate, with many imagining the sector as dirty, physical and male-dominated.

Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension

2026-05-07T13:24:00Z

Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.

New sales manager appointment at Palletways Edinburgh

2026-05-07T13:03:00Z

Palletways Edinburgh has recruited Andrew Grant from DX Freight to be its new sales manager.

Container operators given chance to pilot electric lorries

2026-05-07T10:04:00Z

DP World helped two container truck operators trial electric lorries as part of a pilot programme developed in collaboration with the research team behind Project JOLT.

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