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Tesco Distribution profit hit by staff bonuses despite 5.7% rise in turnover
Tesco Distribution increased turnover by 5.7% to £2.51bn in the 53 weeks to 28 February 2026, although pre-tax profit fell by £10.7m following a discretionary bonus payment to distribution staff.
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eVan registrations see ‘significant growth’
Battery electric van (BEV) uptake had its best ever October, up 58% to 3,369 registrations according to new figures.
Truck drivers offered free health checks
A ‘driver MOT’, offering free physical and mental health checks, will be offered to HGV drivers as part of Road Safety Week.
Hailsham waste operator sold after more than 30 years
A 35-year-old, family-owned waste and recycling operator in Sussex has been sold to EverGrowth, a founder-led total facilities management platform.
eVan registrations see ‘significant growth’
Battery electric van (BEV) uptake had its best ever October, up 58% to 3,369 registrations according to new figures.
Truck drivers offered free health checks
A ‘driver MOT’, offering free physical and mental health checks, will be offered to HGV drivers as part of Road Safety Week.
Hailsham waste operator sold after more than 30 years
A 35-year-old, family-owned waste and recycling operator in Sussex has been sold to EverGrowth, a founder-led total facilities management platform.
Delivery drivers turn down Evri pay offer
Evri drivers have rejected a pay deal put to them by their employer and supported by the GMB union, which included a minimum rate of £15 an hour.
Free toolkit for firms exploring EV options
CV contract hire company Vertellus has made available a free electric transition toolkit for operators to help them assess where the vehicles could make commercial and operational sense.
Expect announces rebrand and consolidates wider group
Palletways member Expect has launched a new brand identity, reflecting the company’s evolution and signalling its ambition for the future.
Strong performance from TPN ahead of parent Culina’s restructuring
The Pallet Network (TPN) said it had built on its foundations of being the country’s largest network after revenues increased to £191m.
Driver toolkit designed to help manage work-related risks
A free truck driver toolkit giving professional drivers and their employers advice on managing risk at work has been launched by Driving for Better Business (DfBB) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).
eVan registrations see ‘significant growth’
Truck drivers offered free health checks
Hailsham waste operator sold after more than 30 years
Delivery drivers turn down Evri pay offer
Free toolkit for firms exploring EV options
Expect announces rebrand and consolidates wider group
Strong performance from TPN ahead of parent Culina’s restructuring
Driver toolkit designed to help manage work-related risks
Operator news
Hailsham waste operator sold after more than 30 years
A 35-year-old, family-owned waste and recycling operator in Sussex has been sold to EverGrowth, a founder-led total facilities management platform.
Delivery drivers turn down Evri pay offer
Evri drivers have rejected a pay deal put to them by their employer and supported by the GMB union, which included a minimum rate of £15 an hour.
Expect announces rebrand and consolidates wider group
Palletways member Expect has launched a new brand identity, reflecting the company’s evolution and signalling its ambition for the future.
Strong performance from TPN ahead of parent Culina’s restructuring
The Pallet Network (TPN) said it had built on its foundations of being the country’s largest network after revenues increased to £191m.
Pall-Ex appoints Barry Byers as interim CEO following Buchanan departure
Pall-Ex Group has appointed former chief operating officer Barry Byers as interim chief executive, almost four weeks after Kevin Buchanan left the business with immediate effect.
Dennis Distribution appoints Daniel Vasey as MD to optimise fleet and drive growth
UK and Europe temperature-controlled logistics business Dennis Distribution has appointed Daniel Vasey as MD.
Electric trucks fail to restart charging in Dutch tests
Six of 36 electric truck and charger combinations ran into trouble when their charging power was adjusted automatically in Dutch tests. Four failed to restart after a pause and two stopped when they should have carried on.
Tesco Distribution profit hit by staff bonuses despite 5.7% rise in turnover
Tesco Distribution increased turnover by 5.7% to £2.51bn in the 53 weeks to 28 February 2026, although pre-tax profit fell by £10.7m following a discretionary bonus payment to distribution staff.
Project JOLT trials inspire three hauliers to invest in electric trucks
DP World, Howard Tenens and Port Express are investing in electric HGVs after taking part in trials arranged by Project JOLT, which saw 15 fleet operators testing out the technology in real-world operations.
LTS Global Solutions boosts employee benefits package
Coleshill-based supply chain specialist LTS Global Solutions is recognising the important contribution its staff make to the business by expanding its range of employee benefits.
Administration watch
Lincolnshire port haulier failed after customer pulled plug
A successful transport company with an operating centre in Immingham collapsed after losing 80% of its business in a single hit when a customer chose sea freight services over road haulage, according to its administrator.
Clugston Distribution files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Clugston Distribution Services has filed papers in court notifying its intention to appoint an administrator.
Iconic Scottish haulier James S Hislop closes its doors
The Scottish Borders-based haulier James S Hislop (Haulage Contractors) has ceased trading after 38 years in business.
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Industry news
eVan registrations see ‘significant growth’
Battery electric van (BEV) uptake had its best ever October, up 58% to 3,369 registrations according to new figures.
Truck drivers offered free health checks
A ‘driver MOT’, offering free physical and mental health checks, will be offered to HGV drivers as part of Road Safety Week.
Free toolkit for firms exploring EV options
CV contract hire company Vertellus has made available a free electric transition toolkit for operators to help them assess where the vehicles could make commercial and operational sense.
New professional driver assessor apprenticeship launched by the National Logistics Academy
The National Logistics Academy, part of the Mantra Group, has launched the UK’s first Level 3 professional driver assessor apprenticeship — a 12-month programme developed with more than 10 major logistics operators to retain experienced HGV drivers, raise training standards and build sustainable career progression across the sector.
Driver toolkit designed to help manage work-related risks
A free truck driver toolkit giving professional drivers and their employers advice on managing risk at work has been launched by Driving for Better Business (DfBB) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).
eStar MD Steve Bridge announces departure following Daimler acquisition
MD Steve Bridge is to leave eStar Truck & Van at the end of December, just seven months after Daimler Truck UK acquired the Mercedes-Benz retailer as part of its expansion into the UK market.
Logistics industry welcomes UK/EU deal to slash Brexit border restrictions
As reports emerge that the UK and EU have agreed a draft deal on removing post-Brexit checks from food and agriculture exports, both Logistics UK and the RHA welcomed the move but said it needs to go further.
Government's electric van targets must match operational reality, says Logistics UK
As the government prepares its response to the ZEV Mandate Review consultation, Logistics UK is urging ministers to create an operational environment that will make electrification commercially viable and achievable for the logistics sector.
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Element 2 founder calls for investigation as hydrogen firm faces collapse
Former Element 2 chief executive and founder Tim Harper has called for an independent examination of the hydrogen refuelling company’s financial and governance history after HMRC presented a winding-up petition against the business.
Fiscal devolution welcomed as means to invest in industry
Logistics UK said it was encouraged by measures to incentivise regional mayors to support the industry by overhauling the funding system for local and regional government.
Interviews
‘Certainty, not subsidies’: Aegis chief calls on Chancellor to back electric truck transition
Aegis Energy is investing in the infrastructure it believes will underpin the decarbonisation of road freight, but CEO Michael Shaw says the industry needs long-term policy certainty, support for electric truck residual values and clarity over future grants if the transition is to gather pace
Fagan & Whalley: We learnt the hard way on Newport
The acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons proved a painful lesson for Fagan & Whalley, but joint MD Sam Fagan says the South Wales deal has delivered the platform the family haulier wanted as it looks to build its network and navigate a changing market
“We’ve got a lot of catching up to do”: NX sets out UK growth ambition
NX Group UK and Ireland MD Steve Williams reveals plans to double the operation to £200m revenue and 600 staff within five years
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
Opinion
The future of the UK pallet sector: Why relationships, not just consolidation, will define the winners
UK pallet networks are unique. While advances in technology, sector consolidation and network investment will undoubtedly shape the sector’s future, the long-term success of any pallet network still comes down to one thing: its members.
Why October is the month to watch for road freight
With diesel hitting historic highs and right-to-work checks now covering individual subcontractors — carrying civil penalties of up to £45,000 per breach — October’s carrier rates and availability data will show which pressure is hitting hardest. TEG CEO Lyall Cresswell sets out what operators need to watch and act on ...
Fragmented AI: why transport and logistics must take security seriously
Traditionally, the transportation industry has taken a cautious approach to addressing business challenges and adopting new technologies. Because assets are expensive, margins are consistently thin and mistakes can have massive real-world consequences, fleets simply cannot afford to be early adopters of unproven solutions.
When spare HGV capacity is actually worth filling
Accepting a backload can look like an easy commercial win, but mileage, waiting time and repositioning can erode its value fast. Dumitru Martînov of Houlvek sets out a practical framework for smaller fleets and owner-drivers to assess whether an additional load genuinely stacks up.
Contracts
Hutchinson Transport wins second distribution deal with Univar
Hutchinson Transport has landed another UK distribution contract with Univar Solutions after impressing the chemicals distributor with its performance on an existing agreement.
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.
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