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MT ArticleWorkington’s J R Dixon ceases trading
North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.
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FCZ ArticleRussell Group installs Scotland’s first megawatt charging hub
Russell Group has had a megawatt-scale charging hub for electric HGVs installed at its Coatbridge logistics hub.
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MT ArticleHeightened legal fallout for hauliers amid flat collision volumes
New road fatality and injury figures showing levels have remained broadly unchanged do not reflect the significantly more serious legal consequences for hauliers, a transport lawyer warned.
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MT ArticleWelsh haulier closes down with loss of 30 jobs
Steel transport specialist Sunhill Transport in Deeside has closed down after more than 50 years, amid recent soaring fuel costs.
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MT ArticleIPP helps paper towel supplier soak up demand with display pallet
Pallet firm IPP has collaborated with hygiene business Essity to introduce a display pallet to support increasing demand from Lidl.
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FCZ ArticleOfgem approves funding to explore hydrogen ‘deblending’ to serve more fuel stations
Energy regulator Ofgem has awarded £9.9m from its Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF) pot to a project that would develop technology to ‘deblend’ hydrogen that has been injected into the gas network so it can be used for applications like filling stations in new locations.
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FCZ ArticleWhy the LCV market is hesitating on electric and what fleet operators should do about it
SMMT data reveals a light commercial vehicle market in transition but not in sync with regulatory timelines. Diesel share has dropped sharply, BEV registrations are up 9.5% year-to-date, but operators face fuel volatility, infrastructure delays and a widening gap to the 24% ZEV mandate target for 2026.
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MT ArticleWork commences on major logistics development at Hillwood Park Luton
Commercial real estate investor Hillwood and building contractor Glencar have officially broken ground and commenced works on-site at Hillwood Park Luton.
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MT ArticleIRU adopts global Charter for Women in Road Transport
Members of the international road transport union, the IRU, have voted to adopt a new Charter for Women in Road Transport, which sets out six core principles for the sector to follow to increase women’s participation across the industry’s workforce.
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MT ArticleStaffordshire logistics operator promotes former apprentice to head of transport
Staffordshire logistics operator Emerge has promoted Tasha Oram to the role of head of transport, just over a decade after she joined the company as an apprentice.
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MT ArticleHawks Haulage joins Palletways as part of expansion plans
Leicester-based Hawks Haulage has joined pallet network Palletways UK, as part of plans to expand the company’s services and drive growth
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RHA renews call for fuel rebate as operators face rising diesel costs
The RHA has renewed its call for an Essential User Rebate for transport operators, arguing that recent government support measures do not go far enough to offset the impact of rising fuel costs on the sector.
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MT ArticlePalletline London expands in-night delivery operations
Palletline London is increasing its capacity for overnight and in-night deliveries with investment in additional warehouse space and a dedicated fleet, including two electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleMAN TopUsed Centre officially opens in Swindon
MAN Truck & Bus UK has officially opened a new MAN TopUsed Centre in Swindon, Wiltshire, which specialises in providing manufacturer-backed used trucks, buses, coaches and vans.
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MT ArticleExol Lubricants expands fleet with new Scania trucks
Exol Lubricants has expanded its delivery fleet with the addition of four new replacement Scania trucks, as part of the the company’s investment strategy to boost its growth and distribution reach.
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MT ArticleStrong talent pipeline for HGV technicians
HGV apprenticeship starts are at their highest level in five years, following a sharp decline during the pandemic, according to research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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FCZ ArticleBring forward ZEV Mandate review, NFDA urges government
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is calling on the government to accelerate its planned review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, warning that market conditions have shifted significantly since the policy was introduced.
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FCZ ArticleAn operator knows in a week. The money never asks
When KleanDrive entered administration, it had working technology and real customers. What it didn’t have was investment backing that valued operator judgement over financial hunches. One fleet operator explains why firms with proven kit keep failing, and why the industry keeps losing suppliers it claims to want.
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MT FleetsMT 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.
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MT ArticleUK van production sees smallest fall in over a year, SMMT figures reveal
Commercial vehicle output in April fell by 10.9% to 2,378 units, its smallest decline for 13 months, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).