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Zero Degree Logistics saves 40 jobs rescuing Martyn Barratt Transport from administration
Nottingham-based haulier Martyn Barratt Transport has been sold to Zero Degree Logistics, in a move triggered by spiralling cost pressures and the imminent retirement of the owner.
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Fleet standardisation key to safety and efficiency amid driver shortage, says Girteka Training
A move towards more consistent truck fleets could play a critical role in improving safety, efficiency and driver retention across Europe’s logistics sector, according to experts at Girteka Training.
Law Distribution boosts fleet with 20 TIP trailers
Law Distribution of Haydock has sealed a deal with TIP Group for 20 new curtain-sided trailers.
HGV registrations dip 2.7% as zero-emission demand slumps 16.5% in Q1 2026, SMMT reports
New HGV registrations declined by 2.7%, while zero emission HGV demand plunged by a “concerning” 16.5%, in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Fleet standardisation key to safety and efficiency amid driver shortage, says Girteka Training
A move towards more consistent truck fleets could play a critical role in improving safety, efficiency and driver retention across Europe’s logistics sector, according to experts at Girteka Training.
Law Distribution boosts fleet with 20 TIP trailers
Law Distribution of Haydock has sealed a deal with TIP Group for 20 new curtain-sided trailers.
HGV registrations dip 2.7% as zero-emission demand slumps 16.5% in Q1 2026, SMMT reports
New HGV registrations declined by 2.7%, while zero emission HGV demand plunged by a “concerning” 16.5%, in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New trailers icing on the cake for Wm Armstrong’s bakery contract
Cumbrian haulier Wm Armstrong has introduced three new bespoke trailers to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of its long-term bakery client Bells of Lazonby.
Premier Logistics launches £1m growth drive following WT Transport aquisition
Leicestershire-based family business Premier Logistics Group is investing over £1m to drive sustainable, long-term growth, following its recent acquisition and integration of WT Transport.
ECM Vehicle Delivery and DHL lead the pack in latest fleet increases, MT Fleet Data reveals
DHL International and ECM Vehicle Delivery recorded some of the most notable increases in fleet numbers over the latest reporting period, while several major operators reduced vehicle and trailer totals, according to MT’s Fleet Data analysis.
Flock launches haulage fleet insurance backed by Admiral
Commercial fleet insurer Flock has joined forces with insurance giant Admiral to expand its connected insurance model into the haulage sector.
Zero Degree Logistics saves 40 jobs rescuing Martyn Barratt Transport from administration
Nottingham-based haulier Martyn Barratt Transport has been sold to Zero Degree Logistics, in a move triggered by spiralling cost pressures and the imminent retirement of the owner.
Fleet standardisation key to safety and efficiency amid driver shortage, says Girteka Training
Law Distribution boosts fleet with 20 TIP trailers
HGV registrations dip 2.7% as zero-emission demand slumps 16.5% in Q1 2026, SMMT reports
New trailers icing on the cake for Wm Armstrong’s bakery contract
Premier Logistics launches £1m growth drive following WT Transport aquisition
ECM Vehicle Delivery and DHL lead the pack in latest fleet increases, MT Fleet Data reveals
Flock launches haulage fleet insurance backed by Admiral
Zero Degree Logistics saves 40 jobs rescuing Martyn Barratt Transport from administration
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Law Distribution boosts fleet with 20 TIP trailers
Law Distribution of Haydock has sealed a deal with TIP Group for 20 new curtain-sided trailers.
HGV registrations dip 2.7% as zero-emission demand slumps 16.5% in Q1 2026, SMMT reports
New HGV registrations declined by 2.7%, while zero emission HGV demand plunged by a “concerning” 16.5%, in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New trailers icing on the cake for Wm Armstrong’s bakery contract
Cumbrian haulier Wm Armstrong has introduced three new bespoke trailers to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of its long-term bakery client Bells of Lazonby.
Premier Logistics launches £1m growth drive following WT Transport aquisition
Leicestershire-based family business Premier Logistics Group is investing over £1m to drive sustainable, long-term growth, following its recent acquisition and integration of WT Transport.
ECM Vehicle Delivery and DHL lead the pack in latest fleet increases, MT Fleet Data reveals
DHL International and ECM Vehicle Delivery recorded some of the most notable increases in fleet numbers over the latest reporting period, while several major operators reduced vehicle and trailer totals, according to MT’s Fleet Data analysis.
Zero Degree Logistics saves 40 jobs rescuing Martyn Barratt Transport from administration
Nottingham-based haulier Martyn Barratt Transport has been sold to Zero Degree Logistics, in a move triggered by spiralling cost pressures and the imminent retirement of the owner.
Builders merchants fleets stall as top 50 cut trucks and trailers
Fleet growth in the construction and builders merchants sector remains patchy, with just 20 of the top 50 operators increasing truck numbers over the past year, according to the latest MT Fleet Data.
Pre-pack sale saves jobs at UK Drivers & Logistics Solutions
UK Drivers & Logistics Solutions, which fell into administration following the death of its director last year, has been acquired by R D Transport (Stoke) in a pre-pack sale.
Scale up to survive: Monex boss on why running 50 trucks is now a long haul
The group chief executive of rapidly growing Monex Group said companies that are buying up businesses and consolidating will survive the current turmoil within UK haulage – and it remains on the acquisition trail.
Wakefield operator closes down amid director dispute
A West Yorkshire haulier specialising in recyclable materials collapsed after the relationship between the new owners and its former boss soured to such an extent it led to the loss of business.
Administration watch
Zero Degree Logistics saves 40 jobs rescuing Martyn Barratt Transport from administration
Nottingham-based haulier Martyn Barratt Transport has been sold to Zero Degree Logistics, in a move triggered by spiralling cost pressures and the imminent retirement of the owner.
Pre-pack sale saves jobs at UK Drivers & Logistics Solutions
UK Drivers & Logistics Solutions, which fell into administration following the death of its director last year, has been acquired by R D Transport (Stoke) in a pre-pack sale.
Scale up to survive: Monex boss on why running 50 trucks is now a long haul
The group chief executive of rapidly growing Monex Group said companies that are buying up businesses and consolidating will survive the current turmoil within UK haulage – and it remains on the acquisition trail.
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Fleet standardisation key to safety and efficiency amid driver shortage, says Girteka Training
A move towards more consistent truck fleets could play a critical role in improving safety, efficiency and driver retention across Europe’s logistics sector, according to experts at Girteka Training.
Flock launches haulage fleet insurance backed by Admiral
Commercial fleet insurer Flock has joined forces with insurance giant Admiral to expand its connected insurance model into the haulage sector.
Irish hauliers get government help with fuel costs following widespread protests
Following nationwide protests by Irish hauliers and farmers against spiralling fuel prices last week, which saw the Irish army put on standby, the Irish Government has announced it will cut fuel costs.
Hundreds of operators back RHA calls to scrap fuel duty increases
More than 470 operators have signed an RHA open letter to the Chancellor calling for fuel duty relief as costs soar.
La Caisse and Prologis launch pan-European logistics joint venture
A new pan-European joint venture focused on acquiring, developing and operating high-quality logistics properties has been launched by global investment group La Caisse and major US real estate developer Prologis.
Scale up to survive: Monex boss on why running 50 trucks is now a long haul
The group chief executive of rapidly growing Monex Group said companies that are buying up businesses and consolidating will survive the current turmoil within UK haulage – and it remains on the acquisition trail.
Firms warned about drivers’ hidden health risk
The lifestyle of lorry drivers has come under scrutiny for decades, whether it’s about waist size or their mental health, but experts are now warning that they are at increased risk of varicose veins.
Freight deliveries to new homes must be addressed at planning stage
Many new housing developments risk being unfit for modern life with no consideration of how delivery drivers are meant to do their jobs, logistics experts have warned.
Essential user rebate call for hauliers, as Lib Dems urge 10p fuel duty cut
The RHA said it wanted immediate targeted support for commercial vehicles in the form of an essential user rebate, amid soaring fuel prices.
UK transport demand increases 30% due to Easter holiday
Despite the volatility brought about by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, there was a spike in demand for transport last week as the industry scrambled to move freight before Easter, new data showed.
Interviews
From 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.
“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
“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?
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.
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Trade without borders – why drivers need a Schengen exemption
€505 billion. That’s the value of UK–EU goods trade – goods moved across borders by road freight.
Custody discipline: the low-cost fix for vehicle transport disputes
With HGV driver numbers down 1.9% and schedules running tight, operators face growing dispute risk. David Heeney explains why custody discipline—not just careful driving—is now a core commercial control.
The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?
A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.
We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet
For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.
Contracts
Primeline Group crunches ten-year deal with Tayto Snacks
Primeline Group has signed a multi-million euro warehousing and distribution agreement with Tayto Snacks, building on a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
Meachers and Ferryspeed’s partnership sails on
Meachers Global Logistics has extended its partnership with Ferryspeed with a new three-year contract.
XPO flies high with Uniload Aviation deal
XPO has been chosen by unit load devices management provider Unilode to be its global logistics partner.
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Shipping giant MSC moves Turners work in-house
Shipping giant MSC is moving all work previously contracted to Turners Group firms Macintyre Transport and Goldstar to Maritime Transport, the company it acquired 18 months ago.
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