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Calling all winners of the 1986 Motor Transport Awards
As the Motor Transport Awards prepares to mark four decades of recognising excellence in road transport, we reveal the original 1986 roll of honour — and appeal to winners to bring their vintage trophies to the anniversary celebration on 9 September.
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Shortlist released for Logistics UK’s gongs
The shortlist for Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Awards has been released, showcasing the achievements of businesses and individuals across the sector.
Growth drives fleet overhaul for AFFA
Abingdon Freight Forwarding Agency (AFFA) has spent more than £200,000 refreshing its fleet with the addition of four 7.5-tonne, four 18-tonne and two 26-tonne trucks.
Bumper pay deal for Sainsbury’s warehouse staff
GXO warehouse workers on the Sainsbury’s contract will get a 6.25% pay increase after their union negotiated a new three-year pay deal.
Shortlist released for Logistics UK’s gongs
The shortlist for Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Awards has been released, showcasing the achievements of businesses and individuals across the sector.
Growth drives fleet overhaul for AFFA
Abingdon Freight Forwarding Agency (AFFA) has spent more than £200,000 refreshing its fleet with the addition of four 7.5-tonne, four 18-tonne and two 26-tonne trucks.
Bumper pay deal for Sainsbury’s warehouse staff
GXO warehouse workers on the Sainsbury’s contract will get a 6.25% pay increase after their union negotiated a new three-year pay deal.
Lincolnshire logistics provider collapses
Immingham-based freight firm Chambers and Cook (Eastern) has closed down after losing its biggest customer accounting for the majority of its revenue.
Pre-pack sale of Atlas to construction firm
Grab hire and muck away business Atlas Bulk Carriers has been sold in a pre-pack deal worth over £300,000 after it entered administration due to a downturn in the construction sector.
Unlock your career with a ‘cheat code’ apprenticeship
Young people are being encouraged to see apprenticeships as “cheat codes” to building a successful career, combining technical skills, hands-on experience and a chance to “earn while you learn”.
STARK feedback for DAF as drivers get chance to design next generation of HGVs
Drivers at STARK Building Materials have pitched in with ideas to help DAF Trucks improve on their HGV designs and come up with a ‘Vehicle of the Future’.
Evri seeks thousands to deliver the goods
Evri is recruiting 10,000 staff to bolster its self-employed network ahead of the peak season and become a 1.4 billion parcel operator.
Shortlist released for Logistics UK’s gongs
Growth drives fleet overhaul for AFFA
Bumper pay deal for Sainsbury’s warehouse staff
Lincolnshire logistics provider collapses
Pre-pack sale of Atlas to construction firm
Unlock your career with a ‘cheat code’ apprenticeship
STARK feedback for DAF as drivers get chance to design next generation of HGVs
Evri seeks thousands to deliver the goods
Operator news
Growth drives fleet overhaul for AFFA
Abingdon Freight Forwarding Agency (AFFA) has spent more than £200,000 refreshing its fleet with the addition of four 7.5-tonne, four 18-tonne and two 26-tonne trucks.
Bumper pay deal for Sainsbury’s warehouse staff
GXO warehouse workers on the Sainsbury’s contract will get a 6.25% pay increase after their union negotiated a new three-year pay deal.
Lincolnshire logistics provider collapses
Immingham-based freight firm Chambers and Cook (Eastern) has closed down after losing its biggest customer accounting for the majority of its revenue.
Pre-pack sale of Atlas to construction firm
Grab hire and muck away business Atlas Bulk Carriers has been sold in a pre-pack deal worth over £300,000 after it entered administration due to a downturn in the construction sector.
Tories would abandon targets for phasing out diesel trucks
The 2035 and 2040 deadlines for phasing out new diesel trucks would be scrapped by the Conservatives after it identified transport costs could rocket by almost 20%.
Evri seeks thousands to deliver the goods
Evri is recruiting 10,000 staff to bolster its self-employed network ahead of the peak season and become a 1.4 billion parcel operator.
Isuzu Trucks caters to JJ Foodservice’s needs
Food and drink wholesaler JJ Foodservice has built on a three-decade relationship with Isuzu Trucks with the delivery of 20 new 3.5-tonne Grafters.
Growth drive sees DX expand its international delivery service
Parcel, freight and e-fullfilment specialist DX is expanding its international delivery service, which covers the delivery of parcels and freight to 220 countries via road and air shipping networks..
RHA praises DVSA seizure of Croatian truck after cabotage breaches
The RHA has welcomed a recent Traffic Commissioner decision to refuse the return of a Croatian-registered truck which was impounded by the DVSA after being found to have repeatedly breached UK cabotage rules.
Wincanton returns to profit as GXO integration continues
Wincanton returned to the black in 2025 aided by new business wins and growth in its core markets, following its acquisition by GXO Logistics, the group has revealed.
Administration watch
Lincolnshire logistics provider collapses
Immingham-based freight firm Chambers and Cook (Eastern) has closed down after losing its biggest customer accounting for the majority of its revenue.
Pre-pack sale of Atlas to construction firm
Grab hire and muck away business Atlas Bulk Carriers has been sold in a pre-pack deal worth over £300,000 after it entered administration due to a downturn in the construction sector.
‘Fragile’ sector’s insolvencies having implications beyond haulage
The number of administrations and insolvencies in haulage this year has prompted renewed concerns over their wider impact, including freight capacity and the resilience of the country’s supply chains.
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Shortlist released for Logistics UK’s gongs
The shortlist for Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Awards has been released, showcasing the achievements of businesses and individuals across the sector.
Tories would abandon targets for phasing out diesel trucks
The 2035 and 2040 deadlines for phasing out new diesel trucks would be scrapped by the Conservatives after it identified transport costs could rocket by almost 20%.
Unlock your career with a ‘cheat code’ apprenticeship
Young people are being encouraged to see apprenticeships as “cheat codes” to building a successful career, combining technical skills, hands-on experience and a chance to “earn while you learn”.
STARK feedback for DAF as drivers get chance to design next generation of HGVs
Drivers at STARK Building Materials have pitched in with ideas to help DAF Trucks improve on their HGV designs and come up with a ‘Vehicle of the Future’.
Nexus Rental expands management platform into Ireland
Nexus Rental is extending its Iris management platform into the Republic of Ireland, marking the B2B vehicle and plant hire specialist’s first move outside the UK
Get the degree without the debt, says GXO apprentice
A GXO apprentice is encouraging school leavers to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship as a way to fast track their careers and avoid getting saddled with the thousands of pounds of debt that a university degree can bring.
RTX Scotland gears up for bigger, bolder 2026 return
RTX Scotland is set to return bigger and bolder in 2026, with the organisers confirming the Glasgow event will double in size and deliver an expanded two-day showcase for Scotland’s road transport industry.
New national planning framework includes dedicated freight and logistics policy
The government’s updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy for the first time ever, recognising the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
No evidence of fuel retailers exploiting Middle East crisis, says competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found no evidence that fuel retailers actively changed their pricing strategies to take advantage of the recent Middle East crisis, although it warned that concerns over competition in the UK road fuel market remain.
Good driver onboarding triples buy-in for fleet safety technology, study finds
Drivers who receive thorough onboarding are almost three times more likely to rate safety coaching technology as highly effective, according to new research from Teletrac Navman.
Interviews
BIFA chief on freight crime, Brexit borders and sector collaboration
From sophisticated cargo fraud and post-Brexit ENS requirements to record training uptake and long-term port investment, BIFA director general Steve Parker sets out the pressures and opportunities shaping UK freight forwarding — and why working together remains the sector’s strongest asset.
“AI will disrupt haulage and create a new breed of operator…”
Microlise chief technology officer Dean Garvey-North warns that the biggest threat to established hauliers could come from new businesses built around artificial intelligence from day one
Inside Browns: How the £24m haulier is building a smarter business
From AI-powered customer service and a bespoke transport management system to a waiting list of drivers, Browns Distribution is using better data to sharpen its operation and support continued growth
northstarr: How Stuart Godman is charting a new course for logistics
After transforming the fortunes of the Pallet-Track network, chief executive Stuart Godman has launched a new logistics group bringing together transport, warehousing, and technology. He tells Tim Wallace why he believes the future lies in connecting specialist businesses rather than simply building bigger operators
Palletline 2.0: managing an evolution
Carl Moore talks to Steve Hobson about growth, technology and the future of the UK’s leading pallet network
No room for error: why HVO is keeping Formula 1 moving
F1 is chasing net zero by 2030, but logistics partner DHL says operational reality is shaping the journey. At Silverstone, MT heard why battery-electric trucks are not yet the answer for one of the world’s most demanding logistics operations
“Don’t take us for granted”: Fletcher’s bid to put logistics centre stage
Ben Fletcher believes transport and logistics has become a victim of its own success. Since taking over as chief executive of Logistics UK last December, he has been listening to operators across the country as he makes the case for an industry he insists deserves a bigger voice in delivering ...
RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to put people first
RHA MD Richard Smith talks to Andy Salter about his plan to put people and wellbeing at the heart of road haulage.
Opinion
Why the AI tools your office buys quietly die
Plenty has been written about the big implementation that disappoints. The system goes in, the project is signed off, and the operation takes a year to catch up with it. That is a real problem and it deserves the attention.
Late payment is an unsecured loan your biggest customer takes without asking
The Commercial Payments Bill addresses a real problem, but it will not help your cashflow this quarter. Harvey Dhillon, ACMA CGMA, explains what the legislation actually proposes, why haulage is structurally exposed, and which operational disciplines deliver results now — before Parliament acts.
The transport office, not the cab: where AI actually earns its keep in road transport
Almost everything written about AI in road transport is about the vehicle. Autonomous braking, telematics, route optimisation that promises to shave miles off a manifest. That work matters. It also has very little to do with where the unpaid hours in a haulage business actually go, which is the office ...
The consignor’s responsibility does not end at the depot gate
Safe transport depends on more than the driver’s checks. Consignors, loaders and operators must share accurate information about the load, vehicle and journey before it leaves the site.
Contracts
DHL Supply Chain takes over ProCook logistics contract
DHL Supply Chain has secured a contract to manage ProCook’s retail and e-commerce logistics operations as the kitchenware retailer looks to support further growth.
Contract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner
Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.
DX wins extended Viking deal after service gains
DX and Viking UK have expanded their partnership with a multi-year contract that sees the logistics firm take responsibility for all next-day deliveries for the workplace supplies distributor.
AIT the final piece of the jigsaw for Kidsaw
AIT Home Delivery has won a final mile distribution contract with children’s furniture brand Kidsaw following a chance meeting at The Furniture Show earlier this year.
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