Chris Tindall

McGregor Logistics in Doncaster has officially appointed administrators to take control of its affairs, almost a month after it signalled it was in financial difficulties.

Air services provider dnata said claims by a trade union that it was attempting to change delivery drivers' terms and conditions without consultation were “entirely inaccurate”.

Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has appointed Andrew Lawson as its MD for Harris Maxus.

Roads minister Lilian Greenwood visited the ADS Truckstop in Stoke this week to see how it had spent its share of government funds on improving its site, including new parking bays and security measures.

Dawsongroup has announced that its executive chairman Peter Dawson has died following a short illness.

HGVs parked along the A14 are being targeted by thieves for fuel with vehicles being damaged in the process, police have warned

The abnormal loads group (ALG) met with police chiefs this week to discuss ways to improve consistency among forces in the way they oversee heavy movements.

Analysis of where HGV driver candidates are most likely to pass their test found Ipswich came out on top, with a pass rate of more than 80%.

Third party cyber attacks, such as the one that hit Microlise services last week, present a challenge for all logistics operators - even those vigilant to security breaches, Europa Worldwide has warned.

The police said they would be prosecuting HGV drivers caught on camera jumping queues on the M6 this week following a 10 vehicle crash in which a lorry crossed the central reservation.