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John G Russell becomes first to trial Scania hydrogen fuel-cell trucks

2026-10-06T16:08:00Z

John G Russell will become one of the first operators to start running hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in its daily operations after it took ownership of three Scania prototype trucks.

Whistl on the up after posting increase in revenue and profits

2026-10-06T15:33:00Z

Whistl saw turnover increase by 4.4% to £723.5m in 2025 and profits rose significantly, thanks to a one-off exceptional item following the settlement of a “legal matter”.

Wilson James introduces DAF electric HGV into Heathrow operations

2026-10-06T14:42:00Z

International logistics operator Wilson James has acquired a 26-tonne DAF XD Electric rigid from Fraikin on a five-year contract hire agreement.

GXO drivers delivering hospital kit vote for strikes

2026-10-06T14:18:00Z

GXO said it was working to minimise disruption to supplies heading to hospitals after nearly 200 drivers rejected its pay offer and voted to go out on strike.

Pall-Ex takes on Iveco S-eWay Rigid in UK first

2026-10-06T14:16:00Z

Pall-Ex has taken delivery of the UK’s first right-hand drive Iveco S-eWay Rigid, which will be put to work on inner-city deliveries.

When spare HGV capacity is actually worth filling

2026-10-06T11:18:00Z

Accepting a backload can look like an easy commercial win, but mileage, waiting time and repositioning can erode its value fast. Dumitru Martînov of Houlvek sets out a practical framework for smaller fleets and owner-drivers to assess whether an additional load genuinely stacks up.

Hovis and distribution drivers break bread with pay deal agreement

2026-10-06T10:49:00Z

The pay dispute among drivers working for Hovis in Bristol has been resolved after they accepted an improved offer from their company.

Transport firms see little sign of October bounce-back

2026-10-06T10:11:00Z

The industry’s expectations for trading in October appear weak, with just 6% predicting growth according to official ONS figures.

Overall fleet numbers fall, MT data shows

2026-10-06T09:31:00Z

There has been an overall reduction in the total number of vehicles in transport and distribution covered by Motor Transport’s fleet data.

Gongs for Darcica at Palletways awards ceremony

2026-10-05T15:55:00Z

Darcica Logistics has won a brace of awards from Palletways for its sustainability performance and PR and marketing efforts.

Revenues at Bartrums rise by 10%

2026-10-05T15:37:00Z

The Bartrum Group saw a significant increase in turnover last year and said it was well placed for the future following investments in warehousing facilities.

Could you be a ‘Prime Mover’?

2026-10-05T15:30:00Z

The term “prime mover” has been around for centuries, but in Australian trucking, it means something quite literal: the heavyweight at the front of the rig, the truck doing the greatest share of the work.

eVan registrations at record levels in September

2026-10-05T14:21:00Z

Record numbers of electric vans joined the roads in September new figures showed, but the proportion still remains significantly adrift of mandated targets.

ArrowXL invests in Don-Bur Lifting Deck ‘Adapt’ trailers

2026-10-05T13:27:00Z

ArrowXL has invested in 45 new Don-Bur Lifting Deck Adapt trailers, offering a new double-deck configuration to its fleet that increases carrying capacity while providing flexibility for mixed-height loads and inbound collections.

Strong trading performance from Suckling in 2025

2026-10-05T13:23:00Z

Fuel distributor Suckling Transport saw revenues increase by almost 10% last year, exceeding expectations with its performance driven by the growth of customer relationships and new business opportunities.

Evri tests two-legged delivery robot in tech town Barnsley

2026-10-05T11:03:00Z

Evri has launched a trial of a two-legged delivery robot in Barnsley to assess how the advanced technology can complement its final mile deliveries.

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.

CVW wraps up sales manager appointment

2026-10-05T09:02:00Z

Vehicle wrapping specialists Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW) has recruited Tim Isherwood to be its new regional sales manager.

‘Miracle’ no injuries during police chase of lorry driver

2026-10-02T15:03:00Z

A flatbed truck operator has been given a suspended prison sentence after he led police on a near 25-mile chase in Cheshire.

HTC Group relies on Gophr to help keep CVs moving

2026-10-02T13:06:00Z

DAF dealer and CV services provider HTC Group has expanded its partnership with same-day delivery firm Gophr to offer flexible transport support across its branches in the south of England.