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Criminal gangs buying haulage firms and posing as subcontractors to steal freight, BBC investigation reveals
The BBC has uncovered a scam in which criminal gangs are buying up haulage firms to pose as subcontractors, so they can drive off with thousands of pounds of cargo.
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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.
Transaid calls on logistics industry to saddle up and take on Isle of Wight cycle challenge
International development organisation Transaid is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026.
Renault Trucks unveils three new electric HGVs with 600km range
Renault Trucks has unveiled new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T - the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 - which can travel up to 600 km on a single charge and are available to order now.
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.
MAXUS powers ahead with record 750 eDELIVER 9 order for Tesco
A major order for Harris MAXUS UK and 750 new MAXUS eDELIVER 9 fully-electric models has been placed by Tesco, as part of the supermarket giant’s strategy to move to a fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030.
Transaid calls on logistics industry to saddle up and take on Isle of Wight cycle challenge
International development organisation Transaid is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026.
Renault Trucks unveils three new electric HGVs with 600km range
Renault Trucks has unveiled new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T - the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 - which can travel up to 600 km on a single charge and are available to order now.
Kuehne+Nagel seals logistics and warehousing deal with Chinese car manufacturer Changan UK
Kuehne+Nagel has secured a major new warehousing and logistics agreement with Chinese car manufacturing giant Changan.
RHA appoints Brian Beattie as new Northern Ireland Affairs manager
The RHA has appointed Brian Beattie as its new manager of Northern Ireland Affairs.
RHA appoints Geraint Davies as new UK partnerships director
The RHA has appointed Geraint Davies as its new UK director of partnerships from January.
MP praises BBC documentary for highlighting freight crime
Rachel Taylor, Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, has welcomed the broadcast of a major BBC documentary which shines a light on the impact of serious organised freight crime in the Midlands.
Watch the moment top mountain biker soars through two moving autonomous Scania trucks
MAXUS powers ahead with record 750 eDELIVER 9 order for Tesco
Transaid calls on logistics industry to saddle up and take on Isle of Wight cycle challenge
Renault Trucks unveils three new electric HGVs with 600km range
Kuehne+Nagel seals logistics and warehousing deal with Chinese car manufacturer Changan UK
RHA appoints Brian Beattie as new Northern Ireland Affairs manager
RHA appoints Geraint Davies as new UK partnerships director
MP praises BBC documentary for highlighting freight crime
Operator news
Kuehne+Nagel seals logistics and warehousing deal with Chinese car manufacturer Changan UK
Kuehne+Nagel has secured a major new warehousing and logistics agreement with Chinese car manufacturing giant Changan.
RHA appoints Geraint Davies as new UK partnerships director
The RHA has appointed Geraint Davies as its new UK director of partnerships from January.
MP praises BBC documentary for highlighting freight crime
Rachel Taylor, Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, has welcomed the broadcast of a major BBC documentary which shines a light on the impact of serious organised freight crime in the Midlands.
MAN FinancialServices UK celebrates milestone anniversary
This month marks the one-year anniversary since MAN FinancialServices UK integrated into TRATON Financial Services, the global financial services arm of the TRATON Group.
McGuiness boosts fleet with Krone trailers and Renault T-High trucks
Dublin-based tour logistics specialist McGuinness has taken delivery of 10 Krone Dry Liner steel bodies trailers and 10 brand-new Renault 4×2 T-High trucks, supplied by Renault truck dealer Setanta Vehicle Sales.
Europa Worldwide wins top accolade at Logistics Leaders Network awards 2025
Europa Worldwide Group’s growth and innovation has helped win the company the title of International Logistics Leader at the annual Logistics Leaders Network awards
InPost to trial hundreds of parcel lockers at Post Offices across the country
InPost UK has installed its first two lockers at Post Office branches in Ilkeston and Wolverhampton, as part of a six-month trial which will see them installed at several hundred sites.
LTS forecasts warehousing demand up a third
Transport and shipping specialist LTS Global said it predicted a significant jump in warehouse demand ahead of the festive season and that it was detecting confidence among retail customers.
Driver trainer recognised for dedicated service
A Somerset logistics firm has presented one of its drivers with a crystal award and certificate of recognition to celebrate his service milestone with the company.
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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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.
Midlands transport firm collapses following financial difficulties
More than 100 staff at a Ledbury-based haulage company have lost their jobs after it entered administration this month.
Pre-pack sale of Yorkshire haulier saves dozens of jobs
An East Yorkshire haulier established over 50 years ago has been sold in a pre-pack deal to its directors after it collapsed into administration, saving all 45 jobs.
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Industry news
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.
Transaid calls on logistics industry to saddle up and take on Isle of Wight cycle challenge
International development organisation Transaid is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026.
Renault Trucks unveils three new electric HGVs with 600km range
Renault Trucks has unveiled new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T - the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 - which can travel up to 600 km on a single charge and are available to order now.
RHA appoints Brian Beattie as new Northern Ireland Affairs manager
The RHA has appointed Brian Beattie as its new manager of Northern Ireland Affairs.
McCarron Coates app slashes claims reporting time by 90% for fleet insurance clients
Fleet transport insurance broker McCarron Coates has equipped its clients with an app which has delivered a 90% reduction in claims reporting times, the company revealed this week.
Over two-thirds of fleet managers believe AI solutions deliver significant competitive edge
Over two-thirds of transport and logistics managers believe adopting AI will give companies a major competitive edge, recent research conducted by Microlise, a global technology solutions provider, has revealed.
Criminal gangs buying haulage firms and posing as subcontractors to steal freight, BBC investigation reveals
The BBC has uncovered a scam in which criminal gangs are buying up haulage firms to pose as subcontractors, so they can drive off with thousands of pounds of cargo.
Women in Logistics event addresses NI trade challenges
Pallet-Track and Ballymena-based TST Group teamed up with Women in Logistics to host an event highlighting the complexities of cross-border trade post-Brexit.
Fatality after refuse truck crashes into house
A collision in Leominster this week in which a bin lorry struck a house and caused part of it to collapse led to the death of a passenger.
Stop running today’s logistics operations with 20th century mindset, Ranstad warns sector
As traditional warehousing and haulage roles become more complex, logistics companies need to wake up and upskill their workers, a new report from global HR company Randstad warns.
Interviews
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 ...
Slash costs and kill downtime – expert panel reveals the tech that can transform your operation
The RHA Future Forum in Birmingham saw industry leaders share how digital technologies are already driving big savings and smarter operations in logistics. From cutting empty miles to predicting maintenance and supporting decarbonisation, these emerging tools are making a real difference. If you’re not exploring them yet, now’s the time ...
Operators willing to electrify but lack of charging holding them back says Logistics UK
Lamech Solomon has been Logistics UK’s head of decarbonisation policy since May 2025, and his CV includes almost two years at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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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