Report: prioritise truck depots for EV grid connections
Published On: Monday 27 July 2026
A new report from TwentyForty, the freight infrastructure body established by logistics operator Welch Group, has criticised the criteria by which it says UK grid capacity is being prioritised, warning [...]
Volvo FE rigids prove great catch for seafood specialist
Published On: Friday 24 July 2026
Frozen seafood specialist Nortrade has added four new Volvo FE 4×2 18-tonne rigids to its delivery fleet. The trucks replace vehicles from a rival manufacturer and were reportedly chosen following [...]
Logistics UK calls for A75 dual carriageway upgrade
Published On: Friday 24 July 2026
Logistics UK has called for south-west Scotland’s A75 to be upgraded to a continuous dual carriageway, complete with truck stops where HGV drivers can rest. The business group says the [...]
Research: disconnected systems are stifling hauliers’ productivity
Published On: Friday 24 July 2026
Freeburn Transport takes on first Renault Trucks E-Tech T in Northern Ireland
Published On: Thursday 23 July 2026
Why the final 1% counts as cost pressures grow
Published On: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Transport trade groups welcome new PM to post
Published On: Monday 20 July 2026
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Dawsongroup to acquire Dan Ryan Truck Rental
Published On: Monday 27 July 2026
Vehicle leasing specialist Dawsongroup has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Ireland’s Dan Ryan Truck Rental, the long-established commercial rental, leasing and contract hire business. Dawsongroup says the move [...]
Sailun: how changing expectations are reshaping the tyre sector
Published On: Friday 24 July 2026
Expectations in the UK tyre market are changing, says tyre manufacturer Sailun, as drivers, retailers and fleet operators increasingly look for products that deliver a stronger balance of performance, quality [...]
Eastleigh Borough Council drives up efficiency with Fleetclear
Published On: Friday 24 July 2026
Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) reports that it has seen significant improvements in both the reliability and efficiency of managing its fleet operations since moving over to Fleetclear’s Live tracking technology. [...]
