DAF Trucks heads back to Stoneleigh on 30 June – 2 July for Road Transport Expo 2026 (RTX 2026) with two stands showcasing the company’s wide range of trucks and support services for the transport industry. The main DAF stand will be located in the exhibition hall, on stand G36,… Read more »
Mac’s Truck Sales Group Enters Strategic Partnership With Walker Crane Services To Expand In The South
Mac’s Truck Sales Group has announced the acquisition of respected London-based FASSI crane specialist, Walker Crane Services – a strategic partnership designed to significantly enhance aftersales support services, whilst also establishing a southern base for the business. Walker Crane Services will continue to trade as normal, with no changes… Read more »
Logistics UK: Regulatory alignment of diesel and electric vans is long overdue
Confirmation on Monday (12 May) that formal changes to the rules governing the operation of goods vehicles have been signed into law marks a significant step forward for the UK’s transition to zero‑emission vehicles, according to business group Logistics UK. The new regulations will come into force on the 1… Read more »
Alliance Flooring Distribution expands Volvo Trucks partnership through major FH Aero investment
Alliance Flooring Distribution (ADL) has extended its partnership with Volvo Trucks, acquiring 11 new FH Aero 460 6×2 tractor units. The vehicles join a fleet already containing 39 Volvos, including five electric models – a rapid expansion since the customer acquired its first trucks from the marque just two years… Read more »
Pall-Ex Group Set To Invest £8 Million Into New Sustainable South West Logistics Hubs
Plans for two brand new South West hubs have been revealed by leading logistics network, Pall-Ex Group, as it earmarks an £8 million investment for strengthening its services across the region. The South West peninsula, often known as the ‘final frontier’, has historically been one of the most challenging delivery… Read more »
Cost Pressure in EU Logistics puts Fleet Safety in the Spotlight
Persistently high fuel prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape operating conditions for logistics companies across the European continent. For fleets operating cross‑border services and long‑haul routes, volatile energy costs and tight delivery schedules allow little tolerance for unplanned disruption. Against this backdrop, Continental has published a new White… Read more »
Andrew Dickinson steps-up as Marketing Director at Harris Group
Dublin-based Harris Group, the UK and Ireland’s leading commercial vehicle distributor, has announced the promotion of Andrew Dickinson to Marketing Director, underlining both the company’s ambitious growth plans and its commitment to developing the next generation of leadership talent. A key part of the future direction of the business, Dickinson… Read more »
How To Move Household Goods Safely Over Long Distances
Long-distance household moves are not just about packing boxes. They are a logistics exercise. From vehicle choice and load planning to route timing and safe handling, every stage affects how securely goods travel from one property to another. When furniture, appliances, and personal items are being transported across the UK,… Read more »
Transport firms urged to respond to RHA fuel survey before Sunday deadline
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is calling on transport operators to help strengthen the case for fuel duty relief as increased costs put firms and jobs at risk. The Association’s managing director, Richard Smith said they need more industry insight on how reducing fuel duty would benefit operators. This could… Read more »
Fox Group acquires DSD Construction, expanding civil engineering and surfacing capability across the UK
Fox Group, the UK construction materials, construction-focused distribution and construction services group and a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), today announced the acquisition of DSD Construction Limited (“DSD”), a leading UK civil engineering and surfacing specialist with a strong track record delivering across highways, infrastructure and regulated sectors…. Read more »

