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Hauliers demand faster claims decisions broker research shows

2026-10-01T15:05:00Z

Operators are increasingly opting for insurers who provide dedicated in-house claims teams and can minimise disruption by getting their assets back on road quickly, according to new research.

It’s good to walk: Logistics UK workers step up for suicide prevention charity

2026-10-01T14:48:00Z

A series of autumnal charity walks organised by Logistics UK to support a suicide prevention charity saw 60 employees take part and raised over £1,000.

Economy gathers momentum but UK freight transport subdued

2026-10-01T12:43:00Z

“Encouraging” signs that the UK economy is growing at a stronger pace than previously estimated are positive but figures for transport and storage highlight the pressures hauliers remain under, according to Logistics UK.

Major DAF order for FedEx

2026-10-01T10:08:00Z

FedEx has placed an order for 131 tractor units for its operations in the UK, France and the Netherlands.

Transaid Tanzania challenge raises £200,000

2026-10-01T09:37:00Z

Transaid’s Kilimanjaro to Coast Cycle Challenge has so far raised £200,000, with 36 riders cycling 454km across Tanzania – including Motor Transport’s head of marketing Steve Cox.

Brigade Electronics enters fleet intelligence arena with Haloniq launch

2026-09-30T18:25:00Z

Brigade Electronics has launched Haloniq, its largest-ever technology investment and a strategic shift from hardware supplier to connected fleet services provider, combining video telematics, live tracking, compliance tools and AI-driven safety insights in one integrated platform tested across more than 1,000 vehicles.

SINOTRUK's SITRAK 7.5 tonner - Should the European truck makers be worried?

Rhenus builds for the future amid difficult market

2026-09-30T11:23:00Z

A “challenging” year for Rhenus Logistics resulted in revenues falling by around 5% in 2025 and pre-tax losses deepening to £3.8m – but the company said it remained committed to investing in the UK.

DPD seals sponsorship deal with Northampton rugby club

2026-09-30T10:33:00Z

DPD has scored a victory with Northampton Saints Rugby Club after agreeing a new multi-season partnership.

Aztek awarded FORS Gold for 12th year running

2026-09-30T09:41:00Z

Hertfordshire haulier Aztek Logistics is now among a select group of fleet operators after it was awarded FORS Gold status for the 12th year in a row.

Director appointment at Zenith amid significant trailer investment

2026-09-30T07:57:00Z

Zenith Trailer Rentals has appointed Chris Hanley as sales director – key accounts, as it reported strong fleet performance and demand from customers.

Logistics sector looks to GB Grid to unlock freight electrification

2026-09-29T16:04:00Z

Logistics UK has welcomed  Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans for a publicly backed electricity grid, saying the new model could help overcome one of the biggest barriers to decarbonising road freight and other parts of the logistics industry.

Campeys opens major warehouse as food logistics drive gathers pace

2026-09-29T14:21:00Z

Campeys of Selby has opened a new 190,000 sq ft warehouse at Sherburn 42, more than tripling its existing storage capacity, as it continues to expand into the food and retail logistics sector.

Operators’ priorities take centre stage at Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit

2026-09-29T13:59:00Z

The policies and action needed to accelerate road freight decarbonisation will be under the spotlight at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit in Birmingham next week.

​Hull firm fined £230,000 after delivery driver seriously injured by falling crate

2026-09-29T12:10:00Z

Smith & Nephew Medical has been fined £230,000 after being found guilty of safety breaches which resulted in a Nippon Express delivery driver sustaining life-changing injuries when the 1.2 tonne crate he had delivered to the firm’s Hull site fell from a forklift truck and landed on him.

Hydrogen truck policies could close TCO gap with diesel, says H2Accelerate

2026-09-29T10:53:00Z

A combination of renewable hydrogen credits, road toll exemptions and funding for vehicles and refuelling infrastructure could narrow the total cost of ownership (TCO) gap between hydrogen and diesel trucks, according to a new policy paper from the H2Accelerate collaboration.

Wren Kitchens takes flight with 70 new Isuzus

2026-09-29T09:42:00Z

Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms has ordered 70 Isuzu N75.190(E) 7.5-tonne rigids, with the first 20 now delivered, to meet the company’s growing UK operations.

DX SameDay adds hyperlocal delivery capability

2026-09-29T08:32:00Z

DX has added a hyperlocal capability to its DX SameDay service, aimed at customers with short-distance, high-volume and multi-site delivery requirements.

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.

A L Campbell (Haulage) licence revoked after years of compliance failings

2026-09-28T16:10:00Z

A Scottish haulier with a history of non-compliance has had its 17-vehicle licence revoked and its transport manager disqualified, after a Traffic Commissioner found serious shortcomings in its maintenance and defect-reporting systems.