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Logistics ‘doubles your money’, industry tells Chancellor ahead of Budget

2026-10-27T11:17:00Z

Every £1 of economic activity directly generated by the logistics sector more than doubles its value providing another £1.04 across the wider economy, according to new research from business group Logistics UK.

DPD pledges 24,000 mentoring sessions amid youth employment crisis

2026-10-27T11:12:00Z

Parcel delivery giant DPD UK has launched a mentoring programme delivering 24,000 mentoring sessions in its first year to 16- to 25-year-olds across the UK.

HGV people smuggling network dismantled by NCA as final members convicted

2026-10-26T16:59:00Z

HGV drivers are being warned against being recruited by people smuggling gangs after five men involved in hiding people in lorries to transport them to France were found guilty of people smuggling.

CIHT urges government to unlock up to £2.2bn through long-term highways funding

2026-10-26T16:23:00Z

The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) is calling on the government to move to long-term funding for local highway maintenance, arguing that a five-year funding model could unlock up to £2.2 billion in efficiency savings for reinvestment in the local road network.

Renault Trucks expands apprenticeship programme with four new career pathways

2026-10-26T16:07:00Z

Renault Trucks UK is expanding its apprenticeship programme across the dealer network with four new career pathways spanning van technician, parts, customer service, and sales, as it steps up its investment in developing the next generation of commercial vehicle talent.

‘Certainty, not subsidies’: Aegis chief calls on Chancellor to back electric truck transition

2026-10-26T16:06:00Z

Aegis Energy is investing in the infrastructure it believes will underpin the decarbonisation of road freight, but CEO Michael Shaw says the industry needs long-term policy certainty, support for electric truck residual values and clarity over future grants if the transition is to gather pace

Strike averted as XPO boosts pay for Arla HGV drivers and warehouse workers

2026-10-26T15:55:00Z

Around 500 Hatfield HGV drivers and warehouse workers on XPO’s Arla contract have won a “much-improved” pay offer after balloting in favour of strike action, union Unite announced today (26 October).

Evri and Biffa expand fleets as TIP and GXO cut numbers

2026-10-26T15:54:00Z

The latest Motor Transport Fleet Data figures for October show significant changes among the UK’s largest transport and distribution operators, with Evri and Biffa among those recording the biggest fleet expansions.

Fraikin sees off rivals to supply 15 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters to Classic Fine Foods

2026-10-26T14:57:00Z

Fraikin has beaten rivals to win a competitive tender for the supply of 15 new 3.5-tonne electric vans, as part of a five-year contract hire deal with premium food distributor Classic Fine Foods

Pioneering overhead electric charging gantry unveiled at Bidfood's Slough depot

2026-10-26T14:57:00Z

Wholesaler Bidfood has opened a space-saving four-bay overhead charging gantry at its Slough depot, which the company claims is the first of its kind at a UK commercial transport depot.

Give operators 15p Fuel Duty rebate to prevent cash-flow crisis, RHA tells government

2026-10-26T12:51:00Z

The RHA has launched a major campaign push ahead of the upcoming Budget, warning MPs that escalating fuel costs are severely squeezing operator margins, locking up working capital, and threatening the viability of essential transport contracts.

GXO on hunt for over 1,200 staff as Debenhams’ fulfilment operations return to Burnley

2026-10-26T11:15:00Z

Fashion, home and beauty retailer Debenhams Group is moving its fulfilment operations back to Burnley, through a new global distribution partnership with GXO Logistics, which is expected to create over 1,200 jobs.

Culina names new CEO as Liam McElroy moves to non-executive role

2026-10-26T10:57:00Z

Fabian Koehler is to become chief executive of Culina Group on 1 February 2027, succeeding Liam McElroy, who will move into a non-executive director role.

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.

Police promise crackdown on HGV thieves hunting ‘rich pickings’

2026-10-23T16:06:00Z

Efforts to tackle HGV crime at known hot spots in Yorkshire are ramping up in the run-up to Christmas, with police acknowledging it was a time of heightened risk.

Transaid celebrates two decades of partnership with Zambia training centre

2026-10-23T15:02:00Z

Transaid Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, together with over 100 transport and logistics development representatives gathered in London this week, as the charity celebrated 20 years of partnership with Zambia’s Industrial Training Centre (ITC).

Zenith maximises bedtime for Bensons with tailored trailer refurb

2026-10-23T13:33:00Z

Zenith Trailer Rentals said it was challenging traditional replacement models and providing a bed firm with a bespoke refurbishment programme that will give dozens of trailers a second life.

Decarbonisation hits a ‘cost wall’: customers unwilling to cough up

2026-10-23T11:55:00Z

Operators said the cost of cutting their emissions is now their biggest obstacle and had overtaken infrastructure as their number one headache – because customers won’t pay more for decarbonisation.

Wincanton drivers threaten Sainsbury’s Christmas disruption unless pay deal is agreed

2026-10-23T10:43:00Z

Wincanton lorry drivers on the Sainsbury’s contract are being balloted on a renewed pay offer after their union threatened strike action that would disrupt Christmas in the South West.

Knowles places first order with SDC

2026-10-23T08:52:00Z

Knowles Logistics has placed its first order with trailer maker SDC and added 15 new curtainsiders to its fleet.