haulage industry

UK haulage firm closures top 1,300 in three years

UK haulage firm closures top 1,300 in three...

Aug 07, 2026No Comments

More than 1,300 UK haulage businesses have disappeared over the past three years, prompting fresh concerns about freight capacity, HGV driver shortages and the resilience

RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish roads

91% of hauliers stuck beneath an “integra...

Jul 23, 2026No Comments

The UK’s road transport sector has reached an “integration ceiling”, with 91% of hauliers operating below seamless system integration despite increasing investment in digital technology,

RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish roads

RHA warns that UK transport operators face ...

Jun 12, 2026Comments off

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that rising fuel costs are pushing Britain’s transport operators towards a financial crisis, with new research revealing that

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

MICHELIN X Works Tyres bring durability and...

May 14, 2026Comments off

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

Samsara launches Smart Compliance for fleets

Samsara launches Smart Compliance for fleet...

Apr 24, 2026Comments off

Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform®, today launched an industry-first dynamic Smart Compliance solution for fleets across the EU and UK. The platform

BBC investigation exposes new freight crime tactic

Government launches pilot to tackle freight...

Nov 26, 2025Comments off

A new government pilot scheme to combat the rising threat of organised freight crime has been launched, marking a major milestone for Rachel Taylor MP,

HGV registrations declines in Q2

New HGV registrations falls but ZEV uptake ...

Nov 17, 2025Comments off

New HGV registrations declined by -14.5% in the third quarter of 2025 with 9,272 new trucks entering service in the UK, according to the latest