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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
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UK truck fleet numbers rise by more than 1,000 over past month, MT Fleet Data reveals
The number of licensed trucks in the UK increased by 1,138 over the past 28 days, rising from 390,168 to 391,306, according to the latest research by MT Fleet Data.
DHL Supply Chain seals distribution deal with Aion
DHL Supply Chain has signed a deal with Chinese elctric car brand Aion to provide a nationwide next-day aftermarket parts distribution service.
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 ...
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
UK truck fleet numbers rise by more than 1,000 over past month, MT Fleet Data reveals
The number of licensed trucks in the UK increased by 1,138 over the past 28 days, rising from 390,168 to 391,306, according to the latest research by MT Fleet Data.
Workplace 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.
Sky 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.
IPP’s relationship with veggie supplier sprouts success
Pallet pooler IPP has shown it knows its onions and is celebrating a doubling in the number of pallets it provides veg firm Moulton Bulb in five years.
DP World strengthens logistics operations with GXO sites
DP World has boosted its logistics network after taking on six sites from GXO serving grocery customers.
SP Training opts for Renault Trucks T 380 for next generation training
SP Training has added a new Renault T 380 box truck to its 14-strong driver training fleet.
northstarr: How Stuart Godman is charting a new course for logistics
UK truck fleet numbers rise by more than 1,000 over past month, MT Fleet Data reveals
Pallet-Track links Walsall FC with Midlands Air Ambulance charity
Workplace safety starts from the ground up, says Logistics UK
Sky high diesel costs fuelling operators’ anxiety
IPP’s relationship with veggie supplier sprouts success
DP World strengthens logistics operations with GXO sites
SP Training opts for Renault Trucks T 380 for next generation training
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UK truck fleet numbers rise by more than 1,000 over past month, MT Fleet Data reveals
The number of licensed trucks in the UK increased by 1,138 over the past 28 days, rising from 390,168 to 391,306, according to the latest research by MT Fleet Data.
Pallet-Track links Walsall FC with Midlands Air Ambulance charity
Pallet-Track has helped bring Walsall FC and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) together in a new partnership for the 2026-27 season, extending the logistics firm’s support for the lifesaving charity.
Sky 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.
IPP’s relationship with veggie supplier sprouts success
Pallet pooler IPP has shown it knows its onions and is celebrating a doubling in the number of pallets it provides veg firm Moulton Bulb in five years.
DP World strengthens logistics operations with GXO sites
DP World has boosted its logistics network after taking on six sites from GXO serving grocery customers.
SP Training opts for Renault Trucks T 380 for next generation training
SP Training has added a new Renault T 380 box truck to its 14-strong driver training fleet.
Surrey aggregates specialist in administration
Woking-based muck away and aggregates haulier Atlas Bulk Carriers has become the latest company in the industry to succumb to administration.
New trailers and trucks for AAH Pharmaceuticals just what the doctor ordered
Healthcare products distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has added the first of 38 temperature-controlled trailers and 23 trucks to its fleet, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units.
Fleet investments pay off for Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics increased turnover by 7.4% to £13.1m last year, driven largely by revenues in its transport work.
GXO’s Belshill drivers win inflation-busting pay rise, Unite reveals
GXO drivers working on the Howdens contract in Belshill, near Glasgow, have secured an “inflation-beating” pay rise, according to union Unite.
Administration watch
Surrey aggregates specialist in administration
Woking-based muck away and aggregates haulier Atlas Bulk Carriers has become the latest company in the industry to succumb to administration.
Grenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator
One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.
Administrators appointed to Morecambe’s JM Gorry
Long-established Lancashire haulier JM Gorry & Son has entered administration after more than 50 years of trading following the death of its MD.
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Workplace 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.
Sky 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.
OilMaxx 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.
Border 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.
RTX Scotland 2026 returns with expanded hall and two full days
Road Transport Media’s RTX Scotland is back for 2026 with a bigger footprint, two full exhibition days and enhanced catering, as show director Vic Bunby responds directly to exhibitor and visitor feedback from a successful inaugural event.
Harworth inks deal with “key logistics operator” for last-mile DC at Gateway 36, Barnsley
Property developer and land regeneration business Harworth Group has signed an agreement with an unamed logistics operator which will see the group develop a 30,700sq ft facility at Gateway 36, Barnsley.
Rising UK freight crime prompts conference on cargo theft
As freight crime continues to soar in the UK, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is joining forces with the RHA and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to hold a conference aimed at helping freight operators avoid cargo theft.
Road freight 78 times more dangerous than rail freight, new Parliamentary report suggests
Switching more road freight to rail could significantly cut road deaths and injuries and reduce congestion and carbon emissions, according to a new report commissioned by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety.
Call for greater industry and government collaboration to improve HGV driver facilities
More than half of HGV drivers remain dissatisfied with both the quality and availability of roadside facilities across the UK, according to new research by Transport Focus, prompting the independent watchdog to call for greater industry and government collaboration to improve driver welfare, road safety and the resilience of the ...
Hauliers less likely than manufacturers to raise prices despite rising costs, ONS data shows
Transport and storage businesses are proving more reluctant than manufacturers and retailers to increase prices this month, despite continuing pressure from fuel, energy and haulage costs, according to new research.
Interviews
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
“Don’t take us for granted”: Fletcher’s bid to put logistics centre stage
Ben Fletcher believes transport and logistics has become a victim of its own success. Since taking over as chief executive of Logistics UK last December, he has been listening to operators across the country as he makes the case for an industry he insists deserves a bigger voice in delivering ...
RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to put people first
RHA MD Richard Smith talks to Andy Salter about his plan to put people and wellbeing at the heart of road haulage.
‘There’s no blank chequebook’ - DX sets out post-buyout strategy
Now under private ownership, DX chief executive Ian Truesdale is pursuing disciplined growth, focusing on integration, efficiency and selective investment. Tim Wallace reports
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
Opinion
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.
Rethinking the energy transition: why HVO deserves a bigger role
Exhibiting at The Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham confirmed what we already knew: the industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions.
Beyond the co-operative model: How connected networks can help independent operators grow
For decades, independent logistics operators have been the backbone of the UK’s supply chain. They know their local markets, build long-term customer relationships and deliver the flexibility that many larger organisations struggle to match.
Contracts
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.
AIT the final piece of the jigsaw for Kidsaw
AIT Home Delivery has won a final mile distribution contract with children’s furniture brand Kidsaw following a chance meeting at The Furniture Show earlier this year.
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