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M53 motorway upgrade to bring three years of disruption

M53 motorway upgrade to bring three years o...

May 18, 2026No Comments

One of the North West’s busiest transport routes is set for a major three-year transformation after National Highways confirmed a £50 million upgrade programme for

Voltempo is developing a cab-less autonomous truck

Voltempo is developing a cab-less autonomou...

May 18, 2026No Comments

Voltempo, part of the government-backed eFreight 2030 consortium, is developing an autonomous rigid truck without a cab that could significantly increase payload capacity while reducing

Motability Scheme drops Drive Smart requirement for disabled drivers

Motability Scheme drops Drive Smart require...

May 18, 2026No Comments

The Motability Scheme has paused its controversial Drive Smart programme following widespread criticism from disabled motorists and campaigners. The app-based telematics system, which monitored driving

Loop Logistics

Loop Logistics calls in the administrators

May 18, 2026No Comments

Instant Despatch Services (IDS), trading as Loop Logistics, has entered administration after nearly 24 years in business, becoming the latest casualty in a UK logistics

northstarr launched as the tech-led parent of Pallet-Track

northstarr launched as the tech-led parent ...

May 18, 2026No Comments

A new era has begun for the UK logistics sector following the launch of northstarr, the technology-led parent company of pallet network operator Pallet-Track. The

Kia expands accessible mobility range with PV5 WAV Side Entry

Kia expands accessible mobility range with ...

May 15, 2026No Comments

Kia UK is strengthening its Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) offering within its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business with the launch of the new PV5 WAV

Research highlights barriers to diversity in zero-emission careers

Research highlights barriers to diversity i...

May 15, 2026No Comments

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has revealed new research showing that stereotypes and inaccessible industry language are barriers to diversity, discouraging women and ethnic minority

Northgate Vehicle Hire has helped TBL Fire Protection Ltd transition part of its fleet to electric vehicles

Northgate supports TBL Fire Protection in E...

May 15, 2026No Comments

Northgate Vehicle Hire has helped TBL Fire Protection Ltd transition part of its fleet to electric vehicles, with almost a quarter of its vehicles now

Maritime Transport and CCEP launch first fully eHGV

Maritime Transport and CCEP launch first fu...

May 14, 2026No Comments

Maritime Transport and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) have reached a major milestone in the decarbonisation of UK road freight with the introduction of the first

MICHELIN X Works Tyres bring durability and cost savings to HD Ricketts

MICHELIN X Works Tyres bring durability and...

May 14, 2026No Comments

West Midlands haulage and quarrying specialist HD Ricketts says the durability, traction and accidental damage guarantee offered by MICHELIN X Works tyres are helping to