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MT ArticleNexus Rental expands management platform into Ireland
Nexus Rental is extending its Iris management platform into the Republic of Ireland, marking the B2B vehicle and plant hire specialist’s first move outside the UK
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FCZ ArticleFleet expectations of adopting electric vans “almost flat”, new research reveals
Van operators forecast only 16% of their fleets will be electric within three years – up just two percentage points on last year and only a one percentage point increase on 2024 – according to the 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer.
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Sponsored contentWhy the time to start with electric trucks is now
The electric truck conversation has changed significantly over the last few months.
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MT ArticleGet the degree without the debt, says GXO apprentice
A GXO apprentice is encouraging school leavers to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship as a way to fast track their careers and avoid getting saddled with the thousands of pounds of debt that a university degree can bring.
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MT ArticleRTX Scotland gears up for bigger, bolder 2026 return
RTX Scotland is set to return bigger and bolder in 2026, with the organisers confirming the Glasgow event will double in size and deliver an expanded two-day showcase for Scotland’s road transport industry.
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MT ArticleGrowth drive sees DX expand its international delivery service
Parcel, freight and e-fullfilment specialist DX is expanding its international delivery service, which covers the delivery of parcels and freight to 220 countries via road and air shipping networks..
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MT ArticleLate payment is an unsecured loan your biggest customer takes without asking
The Commercial Payments Bill addresses a real problem, but it will not help your cashflow this quarter. Harvey Dhillon, ACMA CGMA, explains what the legislation actually proposes, why haulage is structurally exposed, and which operational disciplines deliver results now — before Parliament acts.
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MT ArticleNew national planning framework includes dedicated freight and logistics policy
The government’s updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy for the first time ever, recognising the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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MT ArticleNo evidence of fuel retailers exploiting Middle East crisis, says competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found no evidence that fuel retailers actively changed their pricing strategies to take advantage of the recent Middle East crisis, although it warned that concerns over competition in the UK road fuel market remain.
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FCZ ArticleWholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel
Electric HGVs can already match, and in some cases exceed diesel performance on local wholesale delivery routes – with up to 95% of short and regional journeys achievable using electric trucks, according to a new case study.
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MT ArticleGood driver onboarding triples buy-in for fleet safety technology, study finds
Drivers who receive thorough onboarding are almost three times more likely to rate safety coaching technology as highly effective, according to new research from Teletrac Navman.
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MT ArticleRHA praises DVSA seizure of Croatian truck after cabotage breaches
The RHA has welcomed a recent Traffic Commissioner decision to refuse the return of a Croatian-registered truck which was impounded by the DVSA after being found to have repeatedly breached UK cabotage rules.
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MT ArticleWincanton returns to profit as GXO integration continues
Wincanton returned to the black in 2025 aided by new business wins and growth in its core markets, following its acquisition by GXO Logistics, the group has revealed.
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FCZ ArticleSupply chain association says hydrogen targets “will not be met” in UK or EU
Although hydrogen is key pathway for decarbonising so-called ‘hard to abate’ sectors like heavy transport, and the current energy crisis gives the sector more importance, it still faces “many challenges”, in the EU and UK, says a new Insight Report from the Energy Industries Council (EIC).
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FCZ ArticleChina tax changes could accelerate next-generation batteries for HGVs
Changes to battery taxation in China could help accelerate the development and commercialisation of next-generation battery technologies, with a potential impact on the future electrification of HGVs and commercial vehicle fleets.
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MT ArticleTyreSafe issues urgent warning to UK commercial trailer operators
A sharp rise in mechanical failures involving utility and commercial trailers is creating a growing road safety and reliability concern, according to a four-year analysis of National Highways data by charity TyreSafe and the UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA).
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MT ArticleSalvatori appoints new business development manager as Carole Sutton retires
New recruit Melissa Aalpol (pictured left) is stepping into the shoes of business development manager Carole Sutton, who is embarking on a well-earned retirement after 18 years at Kent-based haulier A Salvatori.
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MT ArticleGrowth for heavy transport companies
Companies involved in transport of heavy loads have seen a modest growth in vehicle numbers, according to latest figures from MT Fleet Data.
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MT ArticleTempleman Retail & Vending adds 21 MAN TGE vans to fleet
Northumberland-based Templeman Retail & Vending has added 21 MAN TGE vans to its fleet as it continues to expand its nationwide logistics operation.
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MT ArticleBIFA chief on freight crime, Brexit borders and sector collaboration
From sophisticated cargo fraud and post-Brexit ENS requirements to record training uptake and long-term port investment, BIFA director general Steve Parker sets out the pressures and opportunities shaping UK freight forwarding — and why working together remains the sector’s strongest asset.