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Transaid launches its 2026 Christmas Appeal: A brighter road ahead
Transaid’s 2026 Christmas Appeal offers UK fleet and logistics businesses three corporate donation packages to support professional driver training, road safety education and community healthcare transport across Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia — building on a year in which the charity trained more than 8,000 drivers and provided over ...
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Driver health in focus as 2026 campaign gets under way
The wellbeing of professional drivers is in the spotlight this week as Driver Health Week 2026 kicks off today (1 September).
Female HGV driver: ‘Just 1% of us are women’
Women account for around 1% of HGV drivers in the UK, according to figures cited by Driver Hire Training, with female drivers continuing to be underrepresented across the logistics sector.
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.
Driver health in focus as 2026 campaign gets under way
The wellbeing of professional drivers is in the spotlight this week as Driver Health Week 2026 kicks off today (1 September).
Female HGV driver: ‘Just 1% of us are women’
Women account for around 1% of HGV drivers in the UK, according to figures cited by Driver Hire Training, with female drivers continuing to be underrepresented across the logistics sector.
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.
Autonomous vehicles could have higher energy demands, new research shows
Operators planning to replace drivers with autonomous vehicles (AV) may want to put their plans on hold as new research shows AVs may use much more energy than conventional electric vehicles.
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
XPO sees pre-tax profit plummet in 2025 despite revenue surge
XPO Transport Solutions UK saw revenues surge in 2025 but pre-tax profit sank significantly as ongoing inflationary cost pressures and a fall in the profits of subsidiary XPO Bulk UK took their toll.
Pre-tax profit plunges at Abbey as it focuses on higher margin work
Abbey Logistics Group saw pre-tax profit tumble by 70% in 2025 but boosted its gross margins and net assets following a strategic decision to focus on higher margin work.
Fourth generation joins Moody Logistics
Moody Logistics has taken on the fourth generation of the Moody family after appointing Charlotte Wilkinson as business development manager ahead of the company’s 80th anniversary.
Driver health in focus as 2026 campaign gets under way
Female HGV driver: ‘Just 1% of us are women’
Hutchinson Transport wins second distribution deal with Univar
Autonomous vehicles could have higher energy demands, new research shows
Fagan & Whalley: We learnt the hard way on Newport
XPO sees pre-tax profit plummet in 2025 despite revenue surge
Pre-tax profit plunges at Abbey as it focuses on higher margin work
Fourth generation joins Moody Logistics
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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.
XPO sees pre-tax profit plummet in 2025 despite revenue surge
XPO Transport Solutions UK saw revenues surge in 2025 but pre-tax profit sank significantly as ongoing inflationary cost pressures and a fall in the profits of subsidiary XPO Bulk UK took their toll.
Pre-tax profit plunges at Abbey as it focuses on higher margin work
Abbey Logistics Group saw pre-tax profit tumble by 70% in 2025 but boosted its gross margins and net assets following a strategic decision to focus on higher margin work.
Fourth generation joins Moody Logistics
Moody Logistics has taken on the fourth generation of the Moody family after appointing Charlotte Wilkinson as business development manager ahead of the company’s 80th anniversary.
“Phenomenally successful” Translink shakes up leadership
Translink Express Logistics has overhauled its senior management team as it approaches a milestone anniversary and following growth of almost a third in two years.
Likewise lays foundations for growth with Corby distribution hub
Flooring distributor Likewise Group has exchanged on the purchase of a 60,000 sq ft high bay hub in in Corby as it looks to boost turnover to £300m.
Kitwave splashes out on foodservice distributor
One of the largest family-owned foodservice companies in the South West has been acquired by independent wholesaler Kitwave as part of its growth strategy.
Strike action at Lockwood Haulage on the cards amid pay row
Lockwood Haulage has been threatened with strike action next week by staff after their union claimed it had been offered a “miserly” pay offer.
Female Co-op driver awarded £19k in sex discrimination case
The Co-op has been told to pay a female HGV driver £19,000 after a tribunal found it minimised the sexual harassment she received by a colleague and failed to put adequate safeguarding measures in place.
ASCO energised by cost savings after fleet software rollout
Energy and defence logistics firm ASCO could be looking at annual savings of £194,000 after it installed fleet management software across its entire fleet.
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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Driver health in focus as 2026 campaign gets under way
The wellbeing of professional drivers is in the spotlight this week as Driver Health Week 2026 kicks off today (1 September).
Female HGV driver: ‘Just 1% of us are women’
Women account for around 1% of HGV drivers in the UK, according to figures cited by Driver Hire Training, with female drivers continuing to be underrepresented across the logistics sector.
Autonomous vehicles could have higher energy demands, new research shows
Operators planning to replace drivers with autonomous vehicles (AV) may want to put their plans on hold as new research shows AVs may use much more energy than conventional electric vehicles.
Transaid launches its 2026 Christmas Appeal: A brighter road ahead
Transaid’s 2026 Christmas Appeal offers UK fleet and logistics businesses three corporate donation packages to support professional driver training, road safety education and community healthcare transport across Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia — building on a year in which the charity trained more than 8,000 drivers and provided over ...
Female Co-op driver awarded £19k in sex discrimination case
The Co-op has been told to pay a female HGV driver £19,000 after a tribunal found it minimised the sexual harassment she received by a colleague and failed to put adequate safeguarding measures in place.
Norway customs shake-up threatens border delays for UK hauliers
Hauliers transporting goods to Norway are being warned about the potential for serious delays at the border when new customs clearance rules are rolled out next month.
From shape-shifting lorries to AI: Eleven innovators set to transform UK freight
Eleven UK-based SMEs offering solutions to freight and logistics challenges have been shortlisted to develop their innovative systems through the Freight Innovation Fund accelerator.
Government plans for new homes need quality roads to connect them, says RHA
The government must invest in the UK’s roads if it is to successfully deliver its plans to build thousands of new homes across the country, the RHA warned this week.
Collaborate to navigate new EU trailer rules, AEM tells manufacturers
Closer collaboration between trailer manufacturers and technology partners will be key to navigating the new EU emissions rules now on the horizon, according to British electric motor manufacturer Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which is working with OEMs to bring rare earth-free motor technology into the next generation of trailer design.
Gasrec plans for Warrington biomethane refuelling facility get green light
Gasrec is to open its first high-capacity, public-access biomethane refuelling facility in the North West, with planning permission secured for a new station in Warrington ideally located to service the M6 corridor.
Interviews
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
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
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
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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