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Scale up to survive: Monex boss on why running 50 trucks is now a long haul

2026-04-10T16:15:00Z

The group chief executive of rapidly growing Monex Group said companies that are buying up businesses and consolidating will survive the current turmoil within UK haulage – and it remains on the acquisition trail.

Firms warned about drivers’ hidden health risk

2026-04-10T11:46:00Z

The lifestyle of lorry drivers has come under scrutiny for decades, whether it’s about waist size or their mental health, but experts are now warning that they are at increased risk of varicose veins.

Wakefield operator closes down amid director dispute

2026-04-10T11:12:00Z

A West Yorkshire haulier specialising in recyclable materials collapsed after the relationship between the new owners and its former boss soured to such an extent it led to the loss of business.

Freight deliveries to new homes must be addressed at planning stage

2026-04-09T15:49:00Z

Many new housing developments risk being unfit for modern life with no consideration of how delivery drivers are meant to do their jobs, logistics experts have warned.

Essential user rebate call for hauliers, as Lib Dems urge 10p fuel duty cut

2026-04-09T15:44:00Z

The RHA said it wanted immediate targeted support for commercial vehicles in the form of an essential user rebate, amid soaring fuel prices.

UK transport demand increases 30% due to Easter holiday

2026-04-09T15:29:00Z

Despite the volatility brought about by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, there was a spike in demand for transport last week as the industry scrambled to move freight before Easter, new data showed.

Owens on the up after IT ransom attack

2026-04-09T12:39:00Z

Owens (Road Services) said it had made further progress in stabilising operations after the cyberattack that brought down its IT systems in 2024 and has now almost halved its losses.

Battery payload loss: Why eHGVs are uneconomic at 44 tonnes

2026-04-09T12:20:00Z

Battery weight is costing 44-tonne electric HGVs 3.3 tonnes of payload capacity — an 11.8% loss that adds £28,282 to annual operating costs compared to diesel, according to the RHA’s first operator-surveyed study. The 2-tonne derogation does not apply to six-axle artics, creating a structural barrier to heavy freight electrification.

‘Challenging’ times for Erith Haulage after turnover and profit plunge

2026-04-09T09:50:00Z

Erith Haulage saw £2.8m wiped off its turnover last year as it battled a fall in demand for its services.

Charging ahead? Why infrastructure must keep pace with EV demand

2026-04-09T09:23:00Z

In February the first electric HGV crossed the English Channel. It was a symbolic moment, but also a practical one. It showed that long-distance electric freight is genuinely possible, potentially opening the door to a new era of green, long-haul transport.

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.

Saint-Gobain and XPO add six electric HGVs in UK zero-emissions push

2026-04-08T12:27:00Z

French construction materials manufacturer and supplier Saint-Gobain and XPO Logistics have taken a further step towards their joint goal of zero-emissions logistics by introducing six fully electric HGVs into their UK operations.

UK fleets ‘growing complacent’ on cargo theft despite rising losses, warns Geotab

2026-04-08T12:21:00Z

UK fleet operators are becoming less concerned about cargo theft despite continuing high incident rates and sharply rising losses, according to new research from Geotab.

​David Rogers remembered as “true gentleman” of the haulage industry

2026-04-08T12:14:00Z

David Rogers, joint MD of EM Rogers (Transport), has died, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the UK road transport sector.

Maersk seals deal for major warehouse in Doncaster in record time

2026-04-08T09:26:00Z

Danish logistics giant A.P. Moller-Maersk is leasing a major distribution unit at Gateway 4, Doncaster in a move aimed at boosting its logistics and distribution capabilities in the region.

AIT Home Delivery springs into action with Bed Kingdom deal

2026-04-07T16:59:00Z

AIT Home Delivery has been appointed as the two-person delivery partner of online retailer Bed Kingdom, following a successful trial.

Baxi uses HVO fuel to slash HGV fleet emissions

2026-04-07T16:05:00Z

Boiler manufacturer Baxi has significantly reduced its HGV fleet’s CO2 emissions by switiching from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the company has reported.

Harris MAXUS expands in Scotland with new Aberdeen dealership

2026-04-07T15:07:00Z

Harris MAXUS UK is strengthening its presence in north-east Scotland with the launch of a new dealership in Dyce, Aberdeen by its long-standing partner AM Phillip.

Voltempo and Corpay join forces to launch UK fleet charging cost model

2026-04-07T14:09:00Z

Voltempo and Corpay have announced an exclusive strategic partnership to introduce a new commercial model for electric truck and van charging designed to help operators manage the cost and complexity of operating zero emission freight fleets and give them greater energy security.

Electric van market plummets in March, as economic uncertainty grows, latest SMMT figures reveal

2026-04-07T13:28:00Z

March saw a 15.9% decline in battery electric van (BEV) registrations, as demand for diesel vans rose, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).