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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

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

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

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

Government to cut red tape for businesses using electric vans

Government to cut red tape for businesses u...

May 13, 2026No Comments

The UK Government has announced sweeping regulatory changes designed to remove long-standing barriers preventing businesses from adopting electric vans, particularly heavier 4.25-tonne models that have

Matthew Kibble Transport expands its fleet to 52 vehicles and introduces its first fully electric DAF truck.

Matthew Kibble Transport expands fleet and ...

May 12, 2026No Comments

Matthew Kibble Transport has expanded its fleet to 52 vehicles following a major investment that includes its first fully electric truck, new tractor units and

Logistics among hardest hit sectors as business costs rise 53%

Logistics among hardest hit sectors as busi...

May 12, 2026No Comments

The UK transport and logistics sector has experienced some of the sharpest operating cost increases of the past decade, with average business costs rising by

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards are a safety issue

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards a...

May 11, 2026No Comments

Modern car dashboards may look sleek and futuristic, but a growing number of motorists believe touchscreens are making driving less safe. A new survey by

Alexander Dennis delivers first Enviro100EV for an independent operator to Shuttle Buses

England needs faster buses

May 11, 2026No Comments

Giving buses greater priority on England’s roads could unlock £5 billion in economic benefits and transform public transport nationwide, according to new analysis commissioned by