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Hauliers slam government policies as more transport firms collapse
Transport firms are calling for action following the closure of two more family-run hauliers hit by rising fuel costs, regulatory demands, driver shortages and a stuttering economy.
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Contract rates climb as fuel costs drive divergence in European road freight market
Contract rates in the European road freight sector continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, whilst spot prices softened, highlighting a growing divergence between the two markets.
Amazon challenges 3PLs with launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services
Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its global freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, in a move which has sent shock waves around the logistics market.
Fuel cost pressures mount as operators struggle to pass on increases, warns RHA
The assumption that rising fuel costs can simply be passed on to customers is not reflected in reality, according to the latest research from the RHA.
Contract rates climb as fuel costs drive divergence in European road freight market
Contract rates in the European road freight sector continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, whilst spot prices softened, highlighting a growing divergence between the two markets.
Fuel cost pressures mount as operators struggle to pass on increases, warns RHA
The assumption that rising fuel costs can simply be passed on to customers is not reflected in reality, according to the latest research from the RHA.
Daimler Truck strengthens retail business with acquisition of eStar Truck & Van
Daimler Truck Own Retail has purchased Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership eStar Truck & Van, acquiring six sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
Northgate Mobility Group rebrands Blakedale and FridgeXpress
Northgate Mobility Group has rebranded traffic management specialist Blakedale and FridgeXpress, as part of a wider move to create a connected proposition.
Beer52 brews up contract extension with Europa Warehouse
Craft beer subscription club Beer52 has extended its partnership with Europa Warehouse, following eight years of collaboration.
Matthew Kibble Transport boosts fleet after expanding Pallet-Track partnership
Lancashire logistics firm Matthew Kibble Transport has invested a six-figure sum in new trucks and trailers, following an expansion of the firm’s partnership with Pallet-Track.
Weetabix extends warehouse partnership after XPO Logistics delivers £500,000 of savings
Breakfast cereal brand Weetabix is extending its warehouse management partnership with XPO after the logistics giant boosted efficiency and delivered significant savings at two warehouses in Burton Latimer near Kettering, and in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after cyclist left in life-threatening condition
A tipper driver has been jailed after he fly-tipped rubbish on a country road, which left a cyclist with devastating head injuries.
Contract rates climb as fuel costs drive divergence in European road freight market
Fuel cost pressures mount as operators struggle to pass on increases, warns RHA
Daimler Truck strengthens retail business with acquisition of eStar Truck & Van
Northgate Mobility Group rebrands Blakedale and FridgeXpress
Beer52 brews up contract extension with Europa Warehouse
Matthew Kibble Transport boosts fleet after expanding Pallet-Track partnership
Weetabix extends warehouse partnership after XPO Logistics delivers £500,000 of savings
Fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after cyclist left in life-threatening condition
Operator news
Amazon challenges 3PLs with launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services
Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its global freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, in a move which has sent shock waves around the logistics market.
Northgate Mobility Group rebrands Blakedale and FridgeXpress
Northgate Mobility Group has rebranded traffic management specialist Blakedale and FridgeXpress, as part of a wider move to create a connected proposition.
Beer52 brews up contract extension with Europa Warehouse
Craft beer subscription club Beer52 has extended its partnership with Europa Warehouse, following eight years of collaboration.
Matthew Kibble Transport boosts fleet after expanding Pallet-Track partnership
Lancashire logistics firm Matthew Kibble Transport has invested a six-figure sum in new trucks and trailers, following an expansion of the firm’s partnership with Pallet-Track.
Weetabix extends warehouse partnership after XPO Logistics delivers £500,000 of savings
Breakfast cereal brand Weetabix is extending its warehouse management partnership with XPO after the logistics giant boosted efficiency and delivered significant savings at two warehouses in Burton Latimer near Kettering, and in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Domestic contract wins helps Currie digest international drop-off
New business wins at Currie European Transport more than offset a small reduction in sales within its international work last year and helped boost overall turnover and profits.
Packaging manager jailed for £700,000 fraud
The manager of a fresh food supplier operating lorries from bases across the country has been jailed after he defrauded the business out of £700,000.
100 not out: Fergusons acquires anniversary MAN
Northumberland’s Fergusons Transport has celebrated its centenary with a new MAN TGX featuring a ‘100 years on the road’ livery.
LTS Global Solutions adds eight DAF trucks to fleet to help drive growth
Coleshill-based LTS Global Solutions has taken delivery of eight DAF XG 530 FTG 6x2 trucks, as a part of the company’s ambitious growth plans.
Pre-pack sale secures future of Hazchem haulier John K Philips
Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors.
Administration watch
Pre-pack sale secures future of Hazchem haulier John K Philips
Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors.
Warrington-based Eagle One Delivery falls into administration
Warrington-based logistics company Eagle One Delivery has called in the administrators, joining a growing list of logistics companies filing insolvency notices this month.
UK Truck & Plant bought by Wheels in Motion in pre-pack sale
UK Truck and Plant, which specialised in truck repairs and body builds, has been sold to motor repair firm Wheels in Motion, after calling in the administrators earlier this month, following the loss of a major contract.
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Contract rates climb as fuel costs drive divergence in European road freight market
Contract rates in the European road freight sector continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, whilst spot prices softened, highlighting a growing divergence between the two markets.
Fuel cost pressures mount as operators struggle to pass on increases, warns RHA
The assumption that rising fuel costs can simply be passed on to customers is not reflected in reality, according to the latest research from the RHA.
Daimler Truck strengthens retail business with acquisition of eStar Truck & Van
Daimler Truck Own Retail has purchased Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership eStar Truck & Van, acquiring six sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
Fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after cyclist left in life-threatening condition
A tipper driver has been jailed after he fly-tipped rubbish on a country road, which left a cyclist with devastating head injuries.
Graduates TIP the hat to mechanic academy programme
All students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP’s workshop network.
Police use Royal Mail HGV in failed bid to halt 24-tonne bulldozer rampage
A man who stole a 24-tonne bulldozer and drove it through Wolverhampton and Walsall on a drunken rampage has been jailed for 18 months.
Renault Trucks recruits Aymeric Larcher as new MD
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Aymeric Larcher as its new MD, succeeding Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues who was promoted to senior VP of Renault Trucks Europe in February.
Operators embrace AI surge without need for job cuts
The use of AI by transport firms has risen significantly since the start of the year with many also saying the burgeoning technology was not leading to redundancies.
Government accused of inaction over soaring fuel prices
The price of oil rocketed again this week amid reports that the US was considering further strikes on Iran, with UK businesses demanding the government stop ignoring the impact on hauliers.
Company director guilty of D4 medical form fraud
The director of a company that signed off thousands of medical certificates for HGV drivers has been found guilty of fraud.
Interviews
From vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey
Paul Dash has helped grow Dash Express from a small South West van firm into a multi-depot logistics operation with a turnover topping £25m. Partnerships with APC Overnight and, more recently, Palletways have expanded the business into parcels, pallets and heavy trucks, while keeping the company’s hands-on, family-led approach.
“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy
John Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
Hydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.
Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey
Malcolm Logistics picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
Opinion
HGV driver market still broken despite reform efforts
A joint industry report reveals the UK HGV driver market remains structurally flawed, with insurance barriers and poor data visibility preventing newly qualified drivers from entering the workforce—even as demand shows early signs of recovery.
AI search reshapes online visibility beyond SEO budgets
AI-powered search is disrupting two decades of SEO dominance, allowing specialist operators with genuine expertise to compete for visibility against national competitors—regardless of marketing budget. But businesses that fail to adapt may lose enquiries without knowing why.
RHA demands fuel duty rebate for commercial vehicle operators
The Road Haulage Association is demanding urgent government intervention with an Essential User Rebate scheme for commercial vehicles, as operators struggle with fuel costs that have risen over 40% due to global events.
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Trade without borders – why drivers need a Schengen exemption
€505 billion. That’s the value of UK–EU goods trade – goods moved across borders by road freight.
Contracts
Primeline Group crunches ten-year deal with Tayto Snacks
Primeline Group has signed a multi-million euro warehousing and distribution agreement with Tayto Snacks, building on a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
Meachers and Ferryspeed’s partnership sails on
Meachers Global Logistics has extended its partnership with Ferryspeed with a new three-year contract.
XPO flies high with Uniload Aviation deal
XPO has been chosen by unit load devices management provider Unilode to be its global logistics partner.
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Shipping giant MSC moves Turners work in-house
Shipping giant MSC is moving all work previously contracted to Turners Group firms Macintyre Transport and Goldstar to Maritime Transport, the company it acquired 18 months ago.
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