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Battery-electric push “built on myths and political correctness”, slams truck boss
Battery-electric trucks are “not zero emissions”, the government’s net zero plan is “ill-considered”, and the push behind it is being driven more by “political correctness and media propaganda” than operational reality.
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Solution to Severn crossing bridge ban by next autumn
A signal system to ensure there are never too many lorries on the M48 Severn crossing is one proposal for getting heavy vehicles back using the bridge by Autumn 2026.
M25 takes top three spots for worst motorway sections
Three sections of the M25 give drivers more headaches over congestion than any other stretch of motorway in the UK, according to new analysis.
Peel Ports puts £100m into steel and metals multimodal hub
Peel Ports Group is investing £100m into the steels and metals sector in a move it said would enhance capacity and boost the efficiency of logistics.
Solution to Severn crossing bridge ban by next autumn
A signal system to ensure there are never too many lorries on the M48 Severn crossing is one proposal for getting heavy vehicles back using the bridge by Autumn 2026.
Battery-electric push “built on myths and political correctness”, slams truck boss
Battery-electric trucks are “not zero emissions”, the government’s net zero plan is “ill-considered”, and the push behind it is being driven more by “political correctness and media propaganda” than operational reality.
M25 takes top three spots for worst motorway sections
Three sections of the M25 give drivers more headaches over congestion than any other stretch of motorway in the UK, according to new analysis.
Peel Ports puts £100m into steel and metals multimodal hub
Peel Ports Group is investing £100m into the steels and metals sector in a move it said would enhance capacity and boost the efficiency of logistics.
Lorry driver sentenced after fatal truck stop collision
An HGV driver who struck and killed another driver while he was helping him reverse into a narrow gap, has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Podfather gives food distributor offer it can’t refuse
South Lincs Foodservice (SLF) has started using planning and route optimisation software Podfather in order to avoid it drowning in paperwork.
DX Group drafted in to undertake Army charity distribution
DX Group is supporting manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings with the distribution of steel statues commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s wartime role in the Army, for Remembrance Sunday.
Revenue and profits up at Peter Green Haulage
Shepton Mallet’s Peter Green Haulage saw turnover and profits increase significantly last year.
Solution to Severn crossing bridge ban by next autumn
Battery-electric push “built on myths and political correctness”, slams truck boss
M25 takes top three spots for worst motorway sections
Peel Ports puts £100m into steel and metals multimodal hub
Lorry driver sentenced after fatal truck stop collision
Podfather gives food distributor offer it can’t refuse
DX Group drafted in to undertake Army charity distribution
Revenue and profits up at Peter Green Haulage
Operator news
Battery-electric push “built on myths and political correctness”, slams truck boss
Battery-electric trucks are “not zero emissions”, the government’s net zero plan is “ill-considered”, and the push behind it is being driven more by “political correctness and media propaganda” than operational reality.
Podfather gives food distributor offer it can’t refuse
South Lincs Foodservice (SLF) has started using planning and route optimisation software Podfather in order to avoid it drowning in paperwork.
DX Group drafted in to undertake Army charity distribution
DX Group is supporting manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings with the distribution of steel statues commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s wartime role in the Army, for Remembrance Sunday.
Revenue and profits up at Peter Green Haulage
Shepton Mallet’s Peter Green Haulage saw turnover and profits increase significantly last year.
Major Volvo FH order is a grand Slam
Slam Transport has marked its 10th anniversary by taking on 50 brand new Volvo FH 460 6x2 tractor units.
From 0 to 60: Neill & Brown’s CEO toasts a life in logistics
It’s not the years it’s the mileage, but for Neill & Brown Global Logistics’ CEO he’s happily parking that famous movie quote to celebrate 60 years at the East Yorkshire haulage firm.
Expect swoops for Longs of Leeds
Expect Distribution has bought the entire share capital of Yorkshire logistics business Longs of Leeds.
Pallet Power ramps up drive for growth with launch of new site in East London
London haulier Pallet Power has invested a “significant” sum in a new site at Beckton in East London, boosted its fleet and created 20 new jobs, the company revealed this week.
Asset Alliance Group delivers new DAF trucks in record time for Furniture Village’s Glasgow store launch
Asset Alliance Group has delivered two new DAF XB 190 trucks with personalised plates in just six weeks, to support Furniture Village’s major new store opening in Glasgow.
Evri lands two year extension on long-running Debenhams delivery contract
Parcel delivery giant Evri is expanding its long-term partnership with Debenhams Group for another two years, in a deal which establishes the company as one of Debenhams’ key delivery partners.
Administration watch
Reasons behind Prohire’s demise outlined by administrator
Collapsed truck rental and contract hire firm Prohire could owe its customers as much as £28m according to papers filed by its administrator.
Gurteen Recycling closes its doors after 13 years
Newcastle-based Gurteen Recycling Limited, which trades as Gurteen Transport, has closed its doors, the company has revealed.
Oxfordshire haulier put brakes on pre-pack purchase deal
A Banbury haulage firm that bought the assets of a failed transport business in a pre-pack deal had to request a payment break after just three months, its administrator has revealed.
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Industry news
Solution to Severn crossing bridge ban by next autumn
A signal system to ensure there are never too many lorries on the M48 Severn crossing is one proposal for getting heavy vehicles back using the bridge by Autumn 2026.
M25 takes top three spots for worst motorway sections
Three sections of the M25 give drivers more headaches over congestion than any other stretch of motorway in the UK, according to new analysis.
Peel Ports puts £100m into steel and metals multimodal hub
Peel Ports Group is investing £100m into the steels and metals sector in a move it said would enhance capacity and boost the efficiency of logistics.
Lorry driver sentenced after fatal truck stop collision
An HGV driver who struck and killed another driver while he was helping him reverse into a narrow gap, has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Reasons behind Prohire’s demise outlined by administrator
Collapsed truck rental and contract hire firm Prohire could owe its customers as much as £28m according to papers filed by its administrator.
Southampton docks opens secure lorry park
A driver welfare facility, including 130 HGV parking spaces, restaurant, bathrooms and showers, has opened at Southampton container terminal.
Expect swoops for Longs of Leeds
Expect Distribution has bought the entire share capital of Yorkshire logistics business Longs of Leeds.
Maxus launches 7.5-tonne electric truck onto UK market
Maxus will be the latest name to compete in the 7.5-tonne sector after its importer Harris Maxus revealed the new fully electric eDeliver 75 trucks.
Have you booked your free ticket to the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit yet?
The Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit is heading to Birmingham this month - a unique gathering of commercial vehicle fleet operators focused on accelerating the transition to net zero in the UK’s road freight sector.
Operators risk GDPR fines by using driver NI numbers for licence checking, FleetCheck is warning
Fleets are risking General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) fines by using employee’s National Insurance (NI) numbers for driving licence checking, FleetCheck said this week.
Interviews
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).
Aegis Energy takes the long view of shared access eHGV charging
A casual visitor to the Road Transport Expo held at NAEC Stoneleigh in June might get the impression that most trucks sold today are electric, given the preponderance of new EV models on the OEM stands. The truth of course is very different, with SMMT figures for Q1 of 2025 ...
Culina boss - ‘Stobart lacked focus, hence the change…’
Culina Group chief executive Liam McElroy expands on his plans to streamline the operation and simplify its structure
DHL - ‘There’s a realistic possibility that the phase-out date for diesel trucks will be pushed back…’
Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, insists that although the industry’s journey to net zero needs a clearer road map, he’s never felt more positive about his company’s future
The sad story of how Culina lost 230 years of management experience in a matter of months
Motor Transport caught up with Glyn Davies recently and amongst other things the subject of Culina came up. Davies was quite clearly upset and disappointed by what had taken place last year. In his view there were a number of ill-judged decisions which undermined the hard work and commitment of ...
Certas Energy invests in renewable fuels with target to supply 1bn litres of HVO
Certas Energy is the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants in the UK, with a diverse customer base spanning rural residential customers, small, medium and large businesses and farms. It has specialist sector teams for marine, fuel retailing and lubricant customers and, in the road transport sector, Certas ...
MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024.
Vaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions.
Opinion
Chemicals on the move: Key considerations for transport and logistics
From fuels and fertilisers to medicines and household essentials, chemicals keep the economy moving. But transporting chemicals can be complex. Safe and reliable delivery depends on specialist logistics considerations – from regulatory compliance and training to security. Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), outlines the key factors ...
Navigating trade complexity: de minimis, logistics readiness and intelligent supply chains
In early May 2025, the US ended an import tax exemption for Chinese goods under $800 and initially applied tariffs of 120% to 145%. After 90 days, these tariffs were reduced to 54% due to the calming of trade tensions. However, this led to an immediate 65% drop in e-commerce ...
The ongoing impact of AI on carrier and freight management
AI is already having an impact on carrier and freight management, reshaping logistics, supply chains, and how goods are transported. Dani Mechlowitz, group chief revenue officer at ITD Global Group, the integrated express distribution, freight, e-commerce and fulfilment management solutions provider, looks at the positive effect it is having
GB-NI trade: Ministers and officials need to step up and find practical solutions
Trade uncertainties are continuing to fracture GB-NI supply chains, ultimately delivering higher costs for businesses and less choice and increased prices for Northern Irish consumers.
Contracts
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.
XPO the key ingredient in new e-fulfilment deal
XPO has signed a logistics deal with British kitchenware brand Joseph Joseph.
Lots to deliver for AIT following successful auction bid
AIT Home Delivery has been chosen as the delivery partner for auction house John Pye Auctions.
Knowles Logistics lands four-year deal with FMCG supplier Atlante
Knowles Logistics has renewed its contract with foodservice supplier Atlante for another four years.
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