Logistics UK has reminded operators that light commercial vehicles with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of more than 2.5 tonnes undertaking international journeys for hire and reward must have a [...]
Logistics UK calls for government support to reduce Iran war inflation risk
Published On: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Logistics UK has urged the government to provide a package of support for the country’s logistics sector, including the cancellation of planned fuel duty rises, to avoid rising costs caused [...]
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 supplied by Isuzu Truck dealer Aquila Truck Centres. [...]
Lubricant supplier urges proactive management as oil volatility continues
Published On: Wednesday 15 April 2026
British lubricant manufacturer Witham Group has highlighted the impact of ongoing instability in the Middle East on the availability of lubricants across the commercial vehicle, automotive and other sectors. The [...]
Volvo Trucks has announced its latest electric models, citing improvements in performance and flexibility and ranges up to 700 km. They are expected to be rolled out step-by-step to markets [...]
RHA reiterates call for fuel duty rebate to tackle ‘unsustainable’ costs
Published On: Friday 10 April 2026
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has repeated its call for an essential user rebate to allow commercial vehicle operators to claim back part of the duty they pay on fuel, [...]
Certas Energy expands truck stop network with Scottish acquisition
Published On: Thursday 9 April 2026
Fuel and lubricants distributor Certas Energy has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Ecclefechan truck stop in Lockerbie, in a move the company describes as an important next [...]
Survey: fleets ‘growing complacent’ on cargo theft despite rising incidents
Published On: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Telematics specialist Geotab has warned that new research it has conducted suggests UK fleet operators are becoming increasingly complacent about cargo theft – despite industry data indicating that losses from [...]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is urging truck, coach and van fleet operators to join its campaign to persuade the chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap upcoming increases in fuel duty, [...]
