Chris Tindall

The administrator for heavy vehicle rental business Gradewell Plant & Haulage confirmed that the business had closed down and all staff made redundant after more than 20 years of trading.

Cross Haulage in Scotland said invoices were being paid up to 75% faster after it implemented logistics software to improve efficiency and cut down on paperwork.

DP World is offering hauliers an opportunity to trial electric lorries through a rental initiative at Southampton port.

Around 500 HGV drivers working for Eddie Stobart on its Morrison's contract have ended their strike threat after the company agreed to reduce its reliance on temporary workers, according to Unite.

Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has promoted Tina Nutley to hire manager as the business responds to growing demand.

Evri said it was "surprised" that the GMB had recommended drivers reject a pay deal it developed with the union following discussions, amid threats of industrial action.

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NX Group said it had scaled up its UK and Ireland operations to help integrate furniture delivery arm NX Lifestyle Logistics, as well as subsidiary Simon Hegele Group.

As the UK braces itself possibly for the hottest June day ever recorded, haulage operators were also being urged to prepare for the growing operational impact of extreme temperatures.

Europa Worldwide Group said it had become the market leader in UK-Europe distribution thanks to its delivered duty paid (DDP) solution developed in the years following the Brexit referendum.