Logistics UK: Northern Ireland needs own strategy for logistics
Published On: Monday 6 July 2026
Logistics UK chief executive Ben Fletcher has called for the development of a dedicated freight and logistics strategy for Northern Ireland, during a visit to the province to meet with [...]
Visitors to this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) at NAEC Stoneleigh saw electric trucks moving into the mainstream, but a fair level of continuing diesel development too. Arguably the most [...]
Dawsongroup vans says common myths deterring van fleets from electrification could cost them in the long run Electric vans are becoming an increasingly visible part of the UK’s commercial fleet [...]
Terratank reinforces fleet with fresh flow of Volvo FH Aeros
Published On: Friday 3 July 2026
Andover-based Terratank has turned for the first time to Volvo Trucks for the latest additions to its fleet, acquiring two Volvo FH Aero 500 6×2 tractor units. With over 20 [...]
Mer powers eHGVs for Wren Kitchens with bespoke depot charging installation
Published On: Friday 3 July 2026
Mer Fleet Services, the specialist fleet electrification business, has completed a bespoke EV charging installation for Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms at its Barton upon Humber depot in North Lincolnshire, supporting [...]
Microlise annual report: technology is helping drivers feel safer
Published On: Thursday 2 July 2026
New industry research from technology provider Microlise suggests that advances in fleet and driver management systems have helped drivers feel safer than they did five years ago. The research was [...]
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes extends fleet contract with SFS
Published On: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) has signed a new 4-year (+1 year) contract with Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) for the replacement and maintenance of its 70-vehicle fleet. Northamptonshire Partnership Homes [...]
Logistics UK report identifies challenges in maintaining HGV driver workforce
Published On: Wednesday 1 July 2026
A new report unveiled at the Multimodal trade event yesterday suggests that while labour shortages in the logistics sector have eased, a growing capability gap now poses a significant risk [...]