All articles by Tim Wallace
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MT ArticleMicrolise CEO: Haulage held back by red tape and roadblocks
Fleet operators are still struggling to improve utilisation and cut empty running due to regulatory constraints and infrastructure limitations, Microlise chief executive Nadeem Raza has warned.
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MT ArticleLogistics firms warned cyber gangs now operate like businesses
Cyber criminals targeting transport and logistics firms now operate with “structured business models”, complete with HR departments, legal representatives and affiliate marketing schemes, delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in Manchester have been warned.
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MT ArticleMicrolise Transport Conference: Operators warned AI is moving faster than they are
The logistics sector is entering a new era of rapid technological change, with delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in Manchester warned that AI is now evolving faster than many operators are able to adapt. This is adding to wider pressures on supply chains, where keeping operations safe, resilient and ...
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MT Articlenorthstarr launches as tech-led parent of Pallet-Track
A newly formed, tech-led logistics group, northstarr, has been launched as the parent company of pallet network operator Pallet-Track, in a move aimed at reshaping how transport, warehousing and supply chain services are delivered.
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MT ArticleMAN: UK market steady but electric truck uptake lags
MAN Truck & Bus has pointed to signs of stabilisation in the UK HGV market and a sharp uplift in order intake, while warning that the pace of battery-electric adoption remains “too slow” due to infrastructure constraints, grid congestion and high upfront vehicle costs.
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MT ArticleBridge strikes expose £300bn mental health blind spot
The logistics sector is being urged to treat driver mental health with the same rigour as vehicle safety, after industry leaders warned that hidden “human risk” is costing billions and driving collisions, absenteeism and spiralling insurance claims.
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MT ArticleStill unveils automated truck loading breakthrough
Crowds packed the Still stand at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart this week as the intralogistics specialist unveiled what it claims is a breakthrough in warehouse automation: autonomous truck loading and unloading without fixed dock infrastructure.
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MT ArticleFrom vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey
Paul Dash has helped grow Dash Express from a small South West van firm into a multi-depot logistics operation with a turnover topping £25m. Partnerships with APC Overnight and, more recently, Palletways have expanded the business into parcels, pallets and heavy trucks, while keeping the company’s hands-on, family-led approach.
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MT ArticleHauliers who hid fuel costs ‘have nowhere to go’
A sharp spike in oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East has exposed how haulage firms that built large fuel charges into their rates when diesel was cheaper now have little room to increase them further as costs surge.
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MT ArticleHauliers without fuel escalators taking ‘incredible’ risk as Iran crisis pushes up diesel
Fleet operators without fuel surcharge mechanisms in place are taking an “incredible” risk as diesel prices surge amid the escalating Iran conflict, industry leaders have warned.
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MT ArticleEuropa brand refresh marks resilience after mistakes as CEO says Iran attack “necessary”
Europa Worldwide Group has marked its 60th anniversary with a brand reboot described by its owner and chief executive as “a pivotal moment” for the logistics business.
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FCZ Article“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
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MT Article“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
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MT ArticleReed Boardall reports loss as major customer exit hits volumes
Reed Boardall has posted a loss for the year to March 2025, with turnover falling by 9.6% to £82.85m following the exit of a major customer, the company revealed in its latest accounts.
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MT ArticleJD.com-backed investor targets Midlands logistics growth with Leicester deal
Jingdong Property, the global logistics and industrial real estate arm of JD.com, has expanded its UK presence with the purchase of a logistics estate close to Leicester, reinforcing its focus on key distribution corridors serving the national road freight market.
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MT ArticleEnvironment Agency adds pair of Unimogs to bolster flood response capability
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles to strengthen its nationwide incident response capability, particularly for flood emergencies requiring rapid deployment of people and equipment.
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MT ArticleM&H Carriers reports record volumes despite rising costs
Scottish operator M&H Carriers has reported a year of growth and record volumes despite what it describes as mounting government pressure, rising operating costs and increasing regulatory demands across the logistics sector.
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FCZ Article“Act now or lose to China,” Voltempo boss warns Europe’s electric truck makers
European electric truck makers risk being undercut on price and pace by Chinese rivals unless they accelerate development and cut costs, according to new Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith (pictured).
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MT ArticleProfit slumps at Miniclipper as costs bite
Family-owned haulage and logistics firm Miniclipper Logistics saw profits tumble in the 12 months to 31 May 2025, hit by soaring fuel, maintenance, and staffing costs, according to newly filed accounts.
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MT ArticleDCS scales up dedicated transport operation with XPO fleet expansion
DCS Group has ramped up its transport capacity after extending its long-standing relationship with XPO Logistics, signing off a major expansion of the dedicated fleet supporting its UK distribution operation.