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MT ArticleRomac acquires Chesterfield distribution depot
Romac Logistics said it was creating capacity and strengthening its network after acquiring a 251,000sq ft facility in Chesterfield.
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MT ArticleDavis-Wright Haulage files notice to appoint administrator
Peterborough-based Davis-Wright Haulage has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator (NOI).
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MT ArticleLockwood Group buys Derbyshire haulier William West & Sons
Derbyshire haulier Lockwood Group is continuing on the acquisition trail with the purchase of Ilkeston-based William West & Sons and William West Distribution for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticleIsuzu delivers rock solid 13.5 tonners for Geotechnical Engineering
Independent ground investigation contractor Geotechnical Engineering has introduced its first Isuzu rigids, with the arrival of four F135.240(E) 13.5-tonners with beavertail bodywork.
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution boosts fleet with 20 TIP trailers
Law Distribution of Haydock has sealed a deal with TIP Group for 20 new curtain-sided trailers.
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MT ArticleHGV registrations dip 2.7% as zero-emission demand slumps 16.5% in Q1 2026, SMMT reports
New HGV registrations declined by 2.7%, while zero emission HGV demand plunged by a “concerning” 16.5%, in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleNew trailers icing on the cake for Wm Armstrong’s bakery contract
Cumbrian haulier Wm Armstrong has introduced three new bespoke trailers to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of its long-term bakery client Bells of Lazonby.
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MT ArticlePremier Logistics launches £1m growth drive following WT Transport aquisition
Leicestershire-based family business Premier Logistics Group is investing over £1m to drive sustainable, long-term growth, following its recent acquisition and integration of WT Transport.
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MT ArticleECM Vehicle Delivery and DHL lead the pack in latest fleet increases, MT Fleet Data reveals
DHL International and ECM Vehicle Delivery recorded some of the most notable increases in fleet numbers over the latest reporting period, while several major operators reduced vehicle and trailer totals, according to MT’s Fleet Data analysis.
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MT ArticleZero Degree Logistics saves 40 jobs rescuing Martyn Barratt Transport from administration
Nottingham-based haulier Martyn Barratt Transport has been sold to Zero Degree Logistics, in a move triggered by spiralling cost pressures and the imminent retirement of the owner.
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MT ArticleBuilders merchants fleets stall as top 50 cut trucks and trailers
Fleet growth in the construction and builders merchants sector remains patchy, with just 20 of the top 50 operators increasing truck numbers over the past year, according to the latest MT Fleet Data.
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MT ArticlePre-pack sale saves jobs at UK Drivers & Logistics Solutions
UK Drivers & Logistics Solutions, which fell into administration following the death of its director last year, has been acquired by R D Transport (Stoke) in a pre-pack sale.
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MT ArticleScale up to survive: Monex boss on why running 50 trucks is now a long haul
The group chief executive of rapidly growing Monex Group said companies that are buying up businesses and consolidating will survive the current turmoil within UK haulage – and it remains on the acquisition trail.
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MT ArticleWakefield operator closes down amid director dispute
A West Yorkshire haulier specialising in recyclable materials collapsed after the relationship between the new owners and its former boss soured to such an extent it led to the loss of business.
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MT ArticleOwens on the up after IT ransom attack
Owens (Road Services) said it had made further progress in stabilising operations after the cyberattack that brought down its IT systems in 2024 and has now almost halved its losses.
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MT Article‘Challenging’ times for Erith Haulage after turnover and profit plunge
Erith Haulage saw £2.8m wiped off its turnover last year as it battled a fall in demand for its services.
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MT ArticleDavid Rogers remembered as “true gentleman” of the haulage industry
David Rogers, joint MD of EM Rogers (Transport), has died, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the UK road transport sector.
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MT ArticleMaersk seals deal for major warehouse in Doncaster in record time
Danish logistics giant A.P. Moller-Maersk is leasing a major distribution unit at Gateway 4, Doncaster in a move aimed at boosting its logistics and distribution capabilities in the region.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery springs into action with Bed Kingdom deal
AIT Home Delivery has been appointed as the two-person delivery partner of online retailer Bed Kingdom, following a successful trial.
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MT ArticleGXO launches UK & Ireland innovation accelerator to fast-track logistics technology
GXO Logistics has launched a new Open Innovation programme, bringing together startups, scale-ups and technology specialists to identify, test and scale solutions to key operational challenges in the UK and Ireland logistics sector.