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...
Haulier W&H Leslie (Aberdeen) has added a new DAF XG+ to its fleet in its first hire-purchase deal with Asset Alliance Group, writes Peter Brown. Operating from Kintore, west of Aberdeen, the haulier's trucks serve as a home away from home for its drivers as they...
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...
Driver Hire has secured a group-wide refinancing agreement with Virgin Money that will strengthen the company's financial position and support future investment, writes Peter Brown. The deal between Specialist People Services (SPS), the parent company of Driver Hire,...
Logistics company Malcolm Group has added a Street King 660 truck-mounted sweeper from Aebi Schmidt UK to its sweeper fleet to clean up around construction sites and warehousing operations, writes Peter Brown. The firm operates in road haulage, rail freight,...
