They say, "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow," and for Hayton Coulthard Transport, that certainly appears to be true. An opportunity for the haulier to transport harvested trees to sawmills for timber processing company BSW Group opened the door to a broader...
Operators should use their purchasing power to encourage maintenance providers to join the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS). That was the message from Senior Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney speaking at RTX 2026. He said around 235 workshops are already...
Certas Energy has expanded access to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in western Scotland by adding the renewable diesel alternative to its Oban depot, as part of a nationwide programme to make the fuel available at more locations across the UK. The expansion was...
Many haulage firms will have their vehicle tax bills slashed to just £1 in a move aimed at keeping transport costs down, writes Carol Millett. The government has announced that, until 30 June 2027, most HGVs will qualify for a temporary reduced vehicle tax rate of £1...
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), backed by 10 employers, has written to the secretary of state for Work and Pensions (DWP), warning that current proposals fail to recognise the nature of automotive and other safety-critical apprenticeships, writes Peter...
Royal Mail is putting the Yutong TE7 electric heavy goods vehicle through its paces as part of a six-month trial, writes Peter Brown. Working with importer Pelican Electric Trucks, the trial will see the 7.5-tonne truck operate from Royal Mail's Bradford South...
Government needs to speed up efforts to reduce post-Brexit trade barriers, Logistics UK has argued after holding meetings in Brussels with UK diplomats and European industry representatives, writes Carol Millett. Chief executive Ben Fletcher met Caroline Read, deputy...
Rising costs for fleet replacement, higher employment taxes and operational challenges contributed to Gregory Trading Holdings posting a drop in annual profits despite higher turnover, writes Carol Millett. The Devon-based logistics group includes Gregory...
