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Haulage MD fled country with company cash before it sank into insolvency
The boss of a Manchester-based haulage company abandoned his post and allegedly fled the country in the weeks leading up to its insolvency, its administrator has revealed.
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Beverley Bell strengthens compliance offer with new London HQ and Transport Manager Hub
Beverley Bell Consulting & Training has opened a new office in Westminster and confirmed the launch of a dedicated Transport Manager Hub, strengthening its in-person training capability and support offer for operators across the commercial vehicle sector.
AIT Home Delivery ramps up expansion drive with launch of Co Antrim warehouse
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is extending its reach into Northern Ireland with the opening of a new warehouse and office.
Three family logistics firms unite to deliver VPK Group national contract
Three family-run road transport companies have joined forces to secure and deliver a multi-year storage and distribution contract with international packaging manufacturer VPK Group.
Government move to stop treating heavier electric vans as HGVs a “victory for common sense”, says Logistics UK
Government proposals to stop treating electric vans as HGVs is a “victory for the environment and common sense,” Logistics UK said today (24 November).
Beverley Bell strengthens compliance offer with new London HQ and Transport Manager Hub
Beverley Bell Consulting & Training has opened a new office in Westminster and confirmed the launch of a dedicated Transport Manager Hub, strengthening its in-person training capability and support offer for operators across the commercial vehicle sector.
AIT Home Delivery ramps up expansion drive with launch of Co Antrim warehouse
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is extending its reach into Northern Ireland with the opening of a new warehouse and office.
Three family logistics firms unite to deliver VPK Group national contract
Three family-run road transport companies have joined forces to secure and deliver a multi-year storage and distribution contract with international packaging manufacturer VPK Group.
Scania strengthens its executive board in major restructuring
Scania has appointed three new members to its executive board as part of a major restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s performance, better responding to shifting market conditions and increasing its long-term competitiveness.
Chorley Sea Cadets go behind the scenes at Leyland Trucks
A group of Chorley Sea Cadets were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Leyland Trucks, as part of a visit designed to inspire the next generation of talent and showcase the company’s growing commitment to the armed forces community.
New haulage scam makes ownership compliance key, warns broker McCarron Coates
A new crime threat in the haulage sector could place greater scrutiny on O-licence directors’ details, with those hauliers who fail to keep these details up to date being called before the Traffic Commissioner.
TAPA and BIFA join forces as momentum grows to tackle rising UK freight crime
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA), are boosting their collaboration to help protect their member companies against rising freight crime in the UK.
Government move to stop treating heavier electric vans as HGVs a “victory for common sense”, says Logistics UK
Beverley Bell strengthens compliance offer with new London HQ and Transport Manager Hub
AIT Home Delivery ramps up expansion drive with launch of Co Antrim warehouse
Three family logistics firms unite to deliver VPK Group national contract
Scania strengthens its executive board in major restructuring
Chorley Sea Cadets go behind the scenes at Leyland Trucks
New haulage scam makes ownership compliance key, warns broker McCarron Coates
TAPA and BIFA join forces as momentum grows to tackle rising UK freight crime
Operator news
AIT Home Delivery ramps up expansion drive with launch of Co Antrim warehouse
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is extending its reach into Northern Ireland with the opening of a new warehouse and office.
Three family logistics firms unite to deliver VPK Group national contract
Three family-run road transport companies have joined forces to secure and deliver a multi-year storage and distribution contract with international packaging manufacturer VPK Group.
Chorley Sea Cadets go behind the scenes at Leyland Trucks
A group of Chorley Sea Cadets were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Leyland Trucks, as part of a visit designed to inspire the next generation of talent and showcase the company’s growing commitment to the armed forces community.
CEVA Logistics revs up from Ferrari team partner to premium partner
CEVA Logistics has signed a new multi-year agreement with Ferrari to continue as the official logistics provider and premium partner of both Scuderia Ferrari HP and—new for 2026—Ferrari Hypercar.
Evri raises £160k for Scope and launches Social Impact Report
Evri has marked the first anniversary of its partnership with disability equality charity Scope by surpassing its fundraising target and committing to further fundraising in its second year of partnership.
Paul Mathew Transport sets stage for expansion
A logistics company transporting theatre sets and equipment for many of the leading West End shows has secured a £2.5m investment to fuel its expansion following a management buy-in.
Jacky Perrenot moves to acquire Vos Logistics
European logistics firm Jacky Perrenot is back on the acquisition trail after snapping up ArrowXL in the summer and is now in negotiations to buy Dutch-based Vos Logistics.
Leadership changes announced at Palletline
Palletline’s CEO Graham Leitch will become the network’s chair next year, replacing Forsyth Black and opening up an opportunity for a new chief executive.
Haulage MD fled country with company cash before it sank into insolvency
The boss of a Manchester-based haulage company abandoned his post and allegedly fled the country in the weeks leading up to its insolvency, its administrator has revealed.
Turners tanker driver strikes resume in Grangemouth
A further round of strike action among a small number of Turners’ tanker drivers was due to conclude tonight (21 November) with no resolution to the pay dispute currently in sight.
Administration watch
Haulage MD fled country with company cash before it sank into insolvency
The boss of a Manchester-based haulage company abandoned his post and allegedly fled the country in the weeks leading up to its insolvency, its administrator has revealed.
Redundancies as Accrington haulier closes its doors
A long-established Lancashire haulage company has entered administration after coming under increasing financial strain, with 13 jobs made redundant.
Dorset hauliers closed down amid “extremely challenging” conditions
Two haulage firms near the south coast and operating out of the same premises with the same directors collapsed due to the fallout from Brexit, Covid and rising costs, their administrator said.
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Industry news
Government move to stop treating heavier electric vans as HGVs a “victory for common sense”, says Logistics UK
Government proposals to stop treating electric vans as HGVs is a “victory for the environment and common sense,” Logistics UK said today (24 November).
Beverley Bell strengthens compliance offer with new London HQ and Transport Manager Hub
Beverley Bell Consulting & Training has opened a new office in Westminster and confirmed the launch of a dedicated Transport Manager Hub, strengthening its in-person training capability and support offer for operators across the commercial vehicle sector.
Scania strengthens its executive board in major restructuring
Scania has appointed three new members to its executive board as part of a major restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s performance, better responding to shifting market conditions and increasing its long-term competitiveness.
New haulage scam makes ownership compliance key, warns broker McCarron Coates
A new crime threat in the haulage sector could place greater scrutiny on O-licence directors’ details, with those hauliers who fail to keep these details up to date being called before the Traffic Commissioner.
TAPA and BIFA join forces as momentum grows to tackle rising UK freight crime
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA), are boosting their collaboration to help protect their member companies against rising freight crime in the UK.
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
No trucks, no haulage margin? Haulier criticises freight forwarding model
A haulage director has called for reforms of the way freight forwarders operate, claiming it put all the risk on companies doing the transport and was squeezing profits.
True grit: search begins for UK’s best gritter driver
Econ Gritter in the Snow
HGV parking spaces added to Peterborough Services
Lorry drivers now have more parking spaces near Peterborough to choose from after Extra MSA completed a £1.3m building project.
Watch the moment top mountain biker soars through two moving autonomous Scania trucks
Scania has collaborated with British mountain biker and Red Bull athlete Matt Jones in a stunt which saw him soar through the split-second opening between two moving self-driving trucks.
Interviews
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy
John Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
Hydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.
Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey
Malcolm Logistics picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
“Cutting off the tail was the first step” — Angela Carus on leaving Boughey to reshape a local family firm
Seven months into her new role, the former Boughey MD explains why she left a major operator to take on the challenge of transforming Law Distribution
From turbulence to turnaround: Life after Charlie Shiels at ArrowXL
After years of upheaval and the departure of chief executive Charlie Shiels, ArrowXL is embarking on a recovery mission. Backed by French logistics giant Jacky Perrenot, new CEO Philippe Cuoc reveals his plan to rebuild the Wigan-based delivery firm from the inside out
“Cyber threat now critical" - tech CEO reveals how to protect your business
Ransomware attacks on transport fleets are escalating, exposing weaknesses in outdated IT systems. Trimble chief executive Rob Painter and technical lead Jonah McIntire tell Motor Transport that moving to AI-powered, cloud-based platforms isn’t just vital for cybersecurity - it’s also key to boosting efficiency, automating routine tasks, reducing emissions and ...
Opinion
Time’s up: Autumn Budget must confront Britain’s highways crisis
Econ Engineering is a business that plays a unique role in people’s daily lives. Nine out of 10 of the gritters keeping the UK’s roads moving are manufactured by us and we work with the majority of local authorities across the UK. What this position gives us is a unique ...
Technology and experience: A shared responsibility in preventing bridge strikes
The recent Motor Transport article exploring how technology overload might contribute to bridge strikes struck a chord with me. With 1,532 vehicles hitting bridges across the UK in the 2023/24 financial year, it’s no surprise that this remains one of the critical issues for the transport industry.
Logistics must seize the devolution opportunity
While representing Logistics UK at recent political party conferences, it became clear to me that the English devolution agenda is picking up speed — presenting a powerful opportunity for the logistics sector, but only if we grasp it.
Bridge strikes: how to protect your O-licence and business from disaster
Bridge strikes rank just below fatal road accidents in the list of transport operators’ worst nightmares, says Ian McCarron of McCarron Coates. But fear alone won’t prevent them - preparation, technology, and legal readiness can make all the difference
Contracts
Prolog takes on distribution for channel retailer Brand Creations
Fulfilment provider Prolog has struck a deal with the multi-channel retailer Brand Creations Group to manage the distribution of its products across the UK.
Fraikin contract deal a real glass act
Glass supplier Clayton Glass has signed its first ever contract hire deal with Fraikin and taken delivery of three new 18-tonne rigids, after a recommendation from one of its customers.
Masters Logistics continues partnership with British Sugar
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.
ITD Global assists with Norwich City FC kit deliveries
Logistics management specialist ITD Global has extended its partnership with Norwich City Football Club and will continue to ensure its new shirts are delivered safely to fans.
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