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Strikes loom after DHL HGV drivers on JLR contract vote yes
DHL said it was still open to discuss a solution to a pay dispute among HGV drivers at JLR after more than 300 workers in Solihull, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Widnes voted in favour of strikes.
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2026 is AI’s breakthrough year, survey finds
A large majority of fleet and logistics professionals believe 2026 is the year AI begins to fundamentally transform transport management, research has found.
Webinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Free webinars to help operators chart a course through the choppy waters caused by the Middle East conflict have been organised by Logistics UK.
Romac acquires Chesterfield distribution depot
Romac Logistics said it was creating capacity and strengthening its network after acquiring a 251,000sq ft facility in Chesterfield.
2026 is AI’s breakthrough year, survey finds
A large majority of fleet and logistics professionals believe 2026 is the year AI begins to fundamentally transform transport management, research has found.
Strikes loom after DHL HGV drivers on JLR contract vote yes
DHL said it was still open to discuss a solution to a pay dispute among HGV drivers at JLR after more than 300 workers in Solihull, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Widnes voted in favour of strikes.
Webinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Free webinars to help operators chart a course through the choppy waters caused by the Middle East conflict have been organised by Logistics UK.
Romac acquires Chesterfield distribution depot
Romac Logistics said it was creating capacity and strengthening its network after acquiring a 251,000sq ft facility in Chesterfield.
Transport Secretary’s car towed away after striking ‘Moon crater’ pothole
The country’s pothole epidemic has taken a new victim, this time the person promising to tackle the crisis and invest in the nation’s creaking infrastructure: the government’s Transport Secretary.
Targa Telematics delivers strong 2025 performance
Telematics specialist Targa said it generated revenues of €125m (£108.7m) and EBITDA of around €30m (£26.1m) last year, representing a 10% year-on-year growth in turnover.
HGV driver jailed after “shocking” death of young mum
A lorry driver caused the death of a mother pushing her child in a pram on the pavement after he failed to secure a crane on the vehicle he was driving.
Operators given letter to lobby MPs for targeted fuel support
Hauliers are being urged to lobby their MP for an essential user rebate to tackle high fuel prices as ongoing pressure caused by conflict in the Middle East looks likely to roll into its third month.
2026 is AI’s breakthrough year, survey finds
Strikes loom after DHL HGV drivers on JLR contract vote yes
Webinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Romac acquires Chesterfield distribution depot
Transport Secretary’s car towed away after striking ‘Moon crater’ pothole
Targa Telematics delivers strong 2025 performance
HGV driver jailed after “shocking” death of young mum
Operators given letter to lobby MPs for targeted fuel support
Operator news
Strikes loom after DHL HGV drivers on JLR contract vote yes
DHL said it was still open to discuss a solution to a pay dispute among HGV drivers at JLR after more than 300 workers in Solihull, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Widnes voted in favour of strikes.
Romac acquires Chesterfield distribution depot
Romac Logistics said it was creating capacity and strengthening its network after acquiring a 251,000sq ft facility in Chesterfield.
Davis-Wright Haulage files notice to appoint administrator
Peterborough-based Davis-Wright Haulage has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator (NOI).
Lockwood 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.
Isuzu 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.
Law Distribution boosts fleet with 20 TIP trailers
Law Distribution of Haydock has sealed a deal with TIP Group for 20 new curtain-sided trailers.
HGV 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).
New 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.
Premier 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.
ECM 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.
Administration watch
Davis-Wright Haulage files notice to appoint administrator
Peterborough-based Davis-Wright Haulage has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator (NOI).
Zero 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.
Pre-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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2026 is AI’s breakthrough year, survey finds
A large majority of fleet and logistics professionals believe 2026 is the year AI begins to fundamentally transform transport management, research has found.
Webinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Free webinars to help operators chart a course through the choppy waters caused by the Middle East conflict have been organised by Logistics UK.
Transport Secretary’s car towed away after striking ‘Moon crater’ pothole
The country’s pothole epidemic has taken a new victim, this time the person promising to tackle the crisis and invest in the nation’s creaking infrastructure: the government’s Transport Secretary.
Targa Telematics delivers strong 2025 performance
Telematics specialist Targa said it generated revenues of €125m (£108.7m) and EBITDA of around €30m (£26.1m) last year, representing a 10% year-on-year growth in turnover.
HGV driver jailed after “shocking” death of young mum
A lorry driver caused the death of a mother pushing her child in a pram on the pavement after he failed to secure a crane on the vehicle he was driving.
Operators given letter to lobby MPs for targeted fuel support
Hauliers are being urged to lobby their MP for an essential user rebate to tackle high fuel prices as ongoing pressure caused by conflict in the Middle East looks likely to roll into its third month.
Middle East conflict triggers surging concern in transport and storage sector, ONS survey reveals
Concern about the impact of global conflict on UK supply chains has surged dramatically among transport and storage operators, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights survey.
Mail and parcel shipping giant Asendia leases Segro Park Axis near Heathrow
Logistics property developer Segro has signed an agreement to lease Segro Park Axis to mail and parcel shipping specialist Asendia.
Fleet standardisation key to safety and efficiency amid driver shortage, says Girteka Training
A move towards more consistent truck fleets could play a critical role in improving safety, efficiency and driver retention across Europe’s logistics sector, according to experts at Girteka Training.
Bidding opens for share of £1bn fund to repair crumbling bridges, flyovers and tunnels
Bidding for a share of the government’s £1bn funding package is now open to councils looking to fix crumbling bridges, falling flyovers and deteriorating tunnels.
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
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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.
Custody discipline: the low-cost fix for vehicle transport disputes
With HGV driver numbers down 1.9% and schedules running tight, operators face growing dispute risk. David Heeney explains why custody discipline—not just careful driving—is now a core commercial control.
The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?
A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.
We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet
For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.
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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