Transport News

Lorry drivers booking a Moto Travelodge get free truck parking

Motorway service area operator Moto is offering free truck parking to lorry drivers who book a room at any of its Travelodge sites where truck parking is available. The offer follows a meeting between DriverWell founder Peter McKenna and Moto Hospitality trading...

Andrew Malcolm MBE receives Service to Industry Award

Andrew Malcolm MBE, CEO of the Malcolm Group, has been recognised for his contribution to the road transport industry after receiving the Motor Transport Service to Industry Award, writes Peter Brown. He was presented with the award at the Motor Transport Awards,...

Mercedes-Benz Actros L wins Motor Transport’s Fleet Truck of the Year

The Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin has been named Fleet Truck of the Year 2026 at the Motor Transport Awards, beating competition on fuel economy, driver appeal, safety and aftersales support, writes Peter Brown. Judges singled out the Actros L for delivering...

AI, cyber threats and new fleet standards take centre stage at FORS Conference

Hauliers and fleet operators will gather in Birmingham for the FORS Annual Conference 2026, where the industry will examine how rapidly developing technology is changing the way road transport businesses operate, manage fleets and protect drivers. Taking place at the...

Planned fuel duty rises will drive up costs for hauliers

The road haulage industry has warned the chancellor that planned fuel duty increases next year could push hauliers to the wall and worsen the cost-of-living crisis, writes Peter Brown. Global pressure on oil prices, driven by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine,...

John G Russell installs MCS at Coatbridge

Logistics company John G Russell (Transport) has installed a new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) at its Coatbridge depot as it transitions towards net zero, writes Peter Brown. Last year, the company took delivery of three MAN eTGX 4x2 tractors and plans to have 14 on...

MAN goes off road with Michelin

Michelin’s latest-generation construction tyres are now available as original equipment fitments on selected vehicles in the MAN Truck & Bus UK range, writes Peter Brown. The Michelin X Works Z2 and D2 range, available for steer and drive axles, is designed for...

Name a Bear Scotland truck competition

Bear Scotland, the country’s major road management and maintenance company, is calling on Scots to name a truck. Its fleet of more than 115 winter vehicles helps keep roads across Scotland moving throughout winter. Bear Scotland works around the clock to treat roads...

Certas Energy help secure the future of Nith Inland Rescue with fuel donation

Fuel supplier Certas Energy has helped safeguard the future of Nith Inshore Rescue with £2,500 worth of free fuel, writes Peter Brown. The 40-year-old independent lifeboat service, based in southwest Scotland, relies on community fundraising and was under threat after...

All-party parliamentary group to examine lorry driver health crisis

The UK government is to investigate the physical and mental health of HGV drivers, with the findings to be reported directly to ministers next year. Rachel Taylor MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Freight and Logistics, announced the move while...