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MT ArticleNexus 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
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MT ArticleGet 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.
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MT ArticleRTX 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.
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MT ArticleNew 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.
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MT ArticleNo 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.
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MT ArticleGood 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.
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MT ArticleTyreSafe issues urgent warning to UK commercial trailer operators
A sharp rise in mechanical failures involving utility and commercial trailers is creating a growing road safety and reliability concern, according to a four-year analysis of National Highways data by charity TyreSafe and the UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA).
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MT ArticleCalling 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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MT Article‘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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MT ArticleLogistics promoted as a varied and viable career path
As students across the country anxiously open their A-Level results, awareness campaign Generation Logistics is promoting the industry as a viable career path for young people.
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MT ArticleNorfolk haulage firm staff take payment case to court
Staff made redundant by a Norfolk haulage company two years ago said they were still trying to get money owed to them – and they’re now taking their fight to court.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK teams up with AXA to help hauliers cut fleet risk
Logistics UK has forged a strategic partnership with AXA UK aimed at helping fleet operators and members manage and reduce risk exposure.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK training helps plug EV technician skills gap
Whilst the number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EV) has hit record rates, they are not being trained quickly, resulting in an increasing shortfall of qualified EV technicians, predicted to reach 43,000 by 2035, Logistics UK is warning.
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MT ArticleBritish Crane Truck Operator Challenge returns for second year
The hunt is once again on to find the country’s most skilled crane truck operative after Huddersfield Mac’s Truck Group launched its inaugural event in 2025.
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MT ArticleNI policy lead appointed at Logistics UK
Logistics UK has recruited Brenda Maguire as its Northern Ireland policy lead, operating out of its Belfast office.
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MT ArticleIndustry welcomes new logistics minister to help rejuvenate economy
The creation of a dedicated minister for logistics is a reflection of the critical role the industry can play in cranking up the UK economy, according to business groups.
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MT ArticleWorkplace safety starts from the ground up, says Logistics UK
With 47% of logistics and transport professionals reporting musculoskeletal disorders, Logistics UK is emphasising the importance of creating a safe working environment – starting from the ground up.
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MT ArticleSky high diesel costs fuelling operators’ anxiety
There is mounting anxiety among fleet operators over the prospect of further and significant diesel price rises as the US-Iran conflict drags on and concerns are growing costs could remain stubbornly high for years.
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MT ArticleOilMaxx strengthens regional coverage with new North East depot
Fuel supplier OilMaxx has expanded its footprint in England and opened a depot in Middlesbrough, offering customers commercial bulk fuels, HVO and AdBlue.
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MT ArticleBorder security ‘failing’ hauliers after four stowaways escape lorry in UK layby
The RHA has criticised attempts by French and British border security to catch stowaways after suspected clandestine entrants were filmed scrambling out of a truck roof in an Essex layby.