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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks boosts Scottish aftersales network with new Perth authorised repairer
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has further expanded its network in Scotland with the official opening of a new authorised repairer in Perth.
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MT ArticleSuccess of HGV driver training scheme revealed as funding plug pulled
Insite, formerly HGVC, said it had trained up more than 4,500 lorry drivers through skills bootcamps – and the vast majority immediately entered the workforce.
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MT ArticleApproval sought for 40-metre high sheds in Staffs
Plans for two 40-metre high warehouse units at Chatterley Park in Stoke-on-Trent have been lodged, which are intended to support automation solutions according to its developer.
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MT ArticleAction needed now to resolve poor security at truck stops
An increasing number of drivers are dissatisfied with the quality and availability of lorry parking facilities, with fewer than 40% feeling they could rest when security is poor, according to a report.
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MT ArticleSafety rail closes the gap between lorry axles
A device designed to close off the gap between axles on HGVs and still allow clearance when crossing uneven ground or speed humps is now available to operators.
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MT ArticleNew data reveals scale of work-related road deaths
Thousands of drivers across Europe are killed every year in crashes linked to work activities, yet governments still lack even a basic definition of a work-related collision, according to a report.
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MT ArticleData breach risk to hauliers releasing drivers’ personal information
Operators are leaving themselves wide open to legal claims by their drivers for data breaches after passing information on to the traffic commissioner for tribunal hearings, solicitors have warned.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK has the Vision to launch new business unit
Logistics UK has strengthened its digital support for its members with the creation of a new business unit under the leadership of Jemma James, director of partnerships and digital services.
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MT ArticleVan market declines but eLCV demand charges up
Registrations of new light CVs plummeted by more than a fifth last month amid weak business confidence and tough economic conditions, according to the SMMT.
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MT ArticleFORS expands access to training modules
FORS is opening its doors to the wider industry and offering a 30% discount on its Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner courses to non-FORS accredited operators.
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MT ArticleTransport law firm criticises removal of juries
A law firm specialising in road transport issues has warned that scrapping jury trials will hit professional drivers the most and erode the country’s justice system.
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MT ArticleLorry under-run bars’ strength questioned after fatal collision
A coroner has raised concerns of more deaths on the roads after the “catastrophic failure” of an HGV’s under-run protection bar when a car driver ploughed into it on the M25.
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MT ArticleNew Warrington Motorway Service Area to offer 105 HGV parking spaces
Extra MSA Group has appointed Glencar as the main construction contractor for the new Warrington Motorway Service Area (MSA) at Junction 11 of the M62.
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MT ArticleDrivers highlight intense Christmas pressures at SNAP festive event
More than 100 truck drivers were welcomed to a festive evening at Glews Services in Goole on 26 November 2025, where SNAP partnered with the site to provide free hot meals, Christmas stockings and a place to take a break during one of the most demanding periods of the year.
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MT ArticleWarehouse injuries spike every January - and most are preventable, says Midland Pallet Trucks
As warehouse operations accelerate into the busy festive period, Midland Pallet Trucks is urging businesses to put safety at the forefront of their New Year priorities.
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FCZ ArticleDecarbonisation targets at significant risk of being missed, Logistics UK warns
Low confidence across the logistics sector and insufficient support means government decarbonisation targets are at significant risk of being missed, Logistics UK is warning.
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MT ArticleNovember saw biggest ever rise in freight prices, TEG Price Index reveals
The TEG Price Index, which tracks the average prices paid for road transport services in the UK, rose 2.2 points (1.73%) to 129.4 in November, marking the most substantial November rise since the index launched in 2019.
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MT ArticleJail for HGV driver who tried smuggling migrants out of country
A lorry driver has been jailed for three years after attempting to smuggle 32 migrants out of the UK and into France.
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MT ArticleFall from height incident results in five-figure fine
A company has been hit with an £80,000 fine after a visiting HGV driver sustained life-changing injuries when he fell from his trailer during loading operations.
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MT ArticleCertas calls on landowners to help double its network
Certas Energy plans to double the size of its fuel express network and is asking for landowners to get in touch – especially if they have unusual plots.