Logistics UK is calling on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to reverse her decision to increase fuel duty by 5p per litre from September, writes Peter Brown. Chief executive Ben Fletcher said its members are currently facing ever increasing cost pressures, most notably...
Ciceley Commercials claimed two trophies at the Daimler Truck Dealer of the Year Awards, held at the Voco Hotel in Leicester. It was named Mercedes-Benz Truck Dealer of the Year and Service Team of the Year. Success for the awards is determined through the assessment...
Series production of DAF XG Electric and XG+ Electric heavy-duty trucks has started at its Eindhoven manufacturing plant, writes Peter Brown. The new models extend DAF’s electric truck range into longer-haul applications, joining the XD Electric, XF Electric and XB...
Road Transport Expo (RTX) will return to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, from 30 June to 2 July, bringing together fleet operators, manufacturers and suppliers for three days of innovation, networking and industry insight. Since its launch, RTX has stood out for one...
There has been a marked increase in claims in the transport sector for unpaid and overdue invoices, reports Peter Brown. That’s the summary from new data released by trade credit insurer Atradius, which shared its monthly claims data for the first full month since the...
Putting your company name to a sports event, a team or an athlete has long been the practice for many road haulage operators and transport businesses. Regular Transport News contributor David Craik takes a look at how several logistics firms play a vital role in...
The Bellshill-based Advance Tankers and Transport has changed things up by investing in new vehicles and raising money for charity. Regular Transport News contributor Emma Penny spoke to general manager Colin Sinclair about the eye-catching new tractor unit and the...
With just one week remaining before entries close, transport professionals across the industry are being urged to put themselves forward for one of the sector’s most respected accolades, writes Peter Brown. Logistics UK’s Transport Manager of the Year competition...
