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APPG launches formal inquiry into HGV driver health and wellbeing
The All-party Parliamentary Group on Freight and Logistics will conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into driver physical and mental health, with chair Rachel Taylor MP calling the state of UK driver facilities ‘a scandal’ and pledging to take evidence from across the road transport sector.
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Poll finds truck brand loyalty among operators diminishing
Loyalty among operators for a particular make of truck is eroding and is likely to be exploited by Chinese manufacturers, according to a new report.
Haulage firm used to smuggle cocaine worth £5m into UK
A haulage company was used as cover to import 50kg of high-purity cocaine from Belgium, resulting in three men being jailed for a total of 40 years.
Thieves steal 800 barrels of Guinness in two GXO trailers
Pubs in Cheshire could be facing a shortage of Guinness this week after thieves stole two GXO-branded HGV trailers loaded with around 800 barrels of Guinness from a Diageo depot in Runcorn.
Poll finds truck brand loyalty among operators diminishing
Loyalty among operators for a particular make of truck is eroding and is likely to be exploited by Chinese manufacturers, according to a new report.
Haulage firm used to smuggle cocaine worth £5m into UK
A haulage company was used as cover to import 50kg of high-purity cocaine from Belgium, resulting in three men being jailed for a total of 40 years.
Maritime plan for Felixstowe electric charging hub gets £50,000 boost from Freeport East
Maritime Transport is progressing plans for an open-access electric HGV charging hub at Felixstowe after securing an initial £50,000 contribution from Freeport East.
Thieves steal 800 barrels of Guinness in two GXO trailers
Pubs in Cheshire could be facing a shortage of Guinness this week after thieves stole two GXO-branded HGV trailers loaded with around 800 barrels of Guinness from a Diageo depot in Runcorn.
Growers find growth despite challenges
Fleets in the agriculture, forestry and dairy sectors have grown by some 2% over the past year, according to figures from MT Fleet Data.
Prolog lands fulfilment partnership with Birdie Fortescue
Luxury homeware brand Birdie Fortescue has appointed Prolog Fulfilment to manage its warehousing and distribution as the business expands its international operations.
Study reveals the effects of caffeine on UK drivers
New research from car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket has examined how UK drivers use caffeine to stay alert and found that many are unaware of how much they are consuming and the effect it can have on their driving skills.
MAN recognised for emergency fleet vehicle specification
MAN Truck & Bus UK has won the Innovation Award at the 2026 Emergency Fleet Exhibition and National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) Conference.
Poll finds truck brand loyalty among operators diminishing
Haulage firm used to smuggle cocaine worth £5m into UK
Maritime plan for Felixstowe electric charging hub gets £50,000 boost from Freeport East
Thieves steal 800 barrels of Guinness in two GXO trailers
Growers find growth despite challenges
Prolog lands fulfilment partnership with Birdie Fortescue
Study reveals the effects of caffeine on UK drivers
MAN recognised for emergency fleet vehicle specification
Operator news
Haulage firm used to smuggle cocaine worth £5m into UK
A haulage company was used as cover to import 50kg of high-purity cocaine from Belgium, resulting in three men being jailed for a total of 40 years.
Maritime plan for Felixstowe electric charging hub gets £50,000 boost from Freeport East
Maritime Transport is progressing plans for an open-access electric HGV charging hub at Felixstowe after securing an initial £50,000 contribution from Freeport East.
Thieves steal 800 barrels of Guinness in two GXO trailers
Pubs in Cheshire could be facing a shortage of Guinness this week after thieves stole two GXO-branded HGV trailers loaded with around 800 barrels of Guinness from a Diageo depot in Runcorn.
Growers find growth despite challenges
Fleets in the agriculture, forestry and dairy sectors have grown by some 2% over the past year, according to figures from MT Fleet Data.
Prolog lands fulfilment partnership with Birdie Fortescue
Luxury homeware brand Birdie Fortescue has appointed Prolog Fulfilment to manage its warehousing and distribution as the business expands its international operations.
VG Mathers collapses into liquidation after 58 years
Aberdeenshire haulier VG Mathers has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing an “unprecedented squeeze” from rising fuel and insurance costs, increased compliance burdens and higher vehicle maintenance expenses.
New waste recycling site opens in Leeds
Heidelberg Materials has opened a construction demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste recycling facility in Leeds as part of its commitment to conserving natural resources and supporting the circular economy.
Movianto warehouse strikes suspended amid renewed pay offer
Strike action among 120 warehouse workers at Movianto over a pay deal row has been called off following an improved offer put forward by the specialist medical company.
Bullet Express appoints new CEO
Bullet Express has promoted its chief operating officer Grant Donald to CEO, succeeding John McKail, who is stepping down from the role but will remain as a non-executive director.
Haulier failed after losing major customer, says Pall-Ex
An Avonmouth-based haulier ceased trading after losing a major customer that had relocated from the Bristol area, with Pall-Ex subsequently terminating its membership after the business confirmed it could no longer continue operating.
Administration watch
VG Mathers collapses into liquidation after 58 years
Aberdeenshire haulier VG Mathers has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing an “unprecedented squeeze” from rising fuel and insurance costs, increased compliance burdens and higher vehicle maintenance expenses.
Haulier failed after losing major customer, says Pall-Ex
An Avonmouth-based haulier ceased trading after losing a major customer that had relocated from the Bristol area, with Pall-Ex subsequently terminating its membership after the business confirmed it could no longer continue operating.
Insolvency data points to easing of pressure among hauliers
Tentative signs the industry is beginning to recover after a difficult start to the year are reflected in insolvency figures, which showed a significant reduction in appointments of turnaround experts.
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Poll finds truck brand loyalty among operators diminishing
Loyalty among operators for a particular make of truck is eroding and is likely to be exploited by Chinese manufacturers, according to a new report.
Study reveals the effects of caffeine on UK drivers
New research from car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket has examined how UK drivers use caffeine to stay alert and found that many are unaware of how much they are consuming and the effect it can have on their driving skills.
MAN recognised for emergency fleet vehicle specification
MAN Truck & Bus UK has won the Innovation Award at the 2026 Emergency Fleet Exhibition and National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) Conference.
Ashford International wins Logistics UK Best Truck Stop of the Year award
Ashford International Truckstop has been crowned the overall winner of Logistics UK’s Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026 award.
APPG launches formal inquiry into HGV driver health and wellbeing
The All-party Parliamentary Group on Freight and Logistics will conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into driver physical and mental health, with chair Rachel Taylor MP calling the state of UK driver facilities ‘a scandal’ and pledging to take evidence from across the road transport sector.
Hauliers left out in the cold over food crisis planning
The UK’s ability to keep food moving during a major crisis is being put at risk by inadequate government planning and a failure to involve the logistics industry sufficiently in emergency preparations, Logistics UK has warned.
Dennis Eagle opens Durham service centre to strengthen region’s aftermarket support
Dennis Eagle has opened a service centre in Chester-le-Street amid what it said was growing demand for its refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) in the North East.
Insolvency data points to easing of pressure among hauliers
Tentative signs the industry is beginning to recover after a difficult start to the year are reflected in insolvency figures, which showed a significant reduction in appointments of turnaround experts.
Asset Alliance Group reshapes senior management team
Asset Alliance Group has restructured its senior management team as it consolidates its operations into two divisions covering commercial vehicles and bus and coach.
Transport and storage firms least likely to raise prices in September, ONS figures show
Just 9.7% of businesses in the transport and storage sector expect to increase the prices of their goods or services in September, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights and Conditions Survey.
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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