The Motus Group company Motus Vehicle Solutions has acquired the Bevan Group brand Aftercare Response, writes Peter Brown. The acquisition brings the breakdown assistance, tail-lift maintenance and emergency repairs services of Aftercare Response to Motus […]
The launch of the 10th Road Haulage Association’s National Lorry Week got underway with a message that promoted haulage as an industry rich with opportunity for people looking for careers, writes Peter Brown. This is […]
The deal for GXO to buy Wincanton could lower competition in contract logistics and raise costs for businesses in the sector, according to an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA said […]
TIP Group has bought Trailer Auto Group (TAG) for an undisclosed sum in what the rental company said would strengthen its refurbishment services in the UK, writes Peter Brown. Set up in 2022, the Stoke-on-Trent […]
The road Haulage Association (RHA) has cited safety and environmental concerns as well as putting Scottish hauliers at a disadvantage in its campaign to bring the HGV speed limit in Scotland into line with England […]
To launch National Lorry Week (4th to 8th November), Welcome Break has announced a series of significant upgrades. In a major collaboration with National Highways, Welcome Break has invested £1.7 million, matched by an equal […]
There is less than a month to go until Logistics UK’s Virtual Transport Manager event, taking place on Friday 29 November. It will enable transport managers from across the country to take advantage of all […]
Hauliers reacted positively to chancellor Rachel Reeves move to freeze fuel duty and planned infrastructure investment although voiced concern over tax rises and hike in National Insurance contributions (NICs), writes Peter Brown. Leading up to […]
Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) given Parliamentary approval this week have been widely approved, writes Carol Millett. The amendments include a cut to the minimum length of the training modules from […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that fuel duty will be remained frozen for a further year, writes Peter Brown. Chief executive of business group Logistics UK David Wells OBE welcomed the news: “The Chancellor’s decision […]
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