A major UK distribution centre has introduced a large fleet of robots to handle stock movement, dramatically changing how goods are processed. Previously, staff would walk long distances each day collecting items from shelves, but…

Hundreds of HGV drivers employed by a major logistics firm are set to vote on potential strike action linked to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) operations, as a growing pay dispute intensifies. The drivers, based across…

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has requested urgent discussions with Chancellor Rachel Reeves following a sharp rise in fuel costs, warning of serious consequences for businesses and the wider economy. A recent surge in bulk…

More than 100 motoring offences were identified after Essex Police carried out a recent road safety campaign targeting dangerous drivers. The operation saw officers stop 166 vehicles across key routes in the county. Working as…

Young people from Generation Z could help address the ongoing shortage of commercial drivers, according to new research highlighting their growing interest in technology-enabled transport roles. The study found that many people aged between 16…

Traditional paint repair techniques used in vehicle bodyshops could pose a serious fire risk when applied to electric vehicles, according to insurance specialists. AXA UK Commercial has warned that standard repair processes, particularly those involving…

Fuel prices in the UK have risen sharply following escalating conflict in the Middle East, pushing the average cost of diesel to its highest level in 16 months. The increase comes after renewed military tensions…

Businesses within the UK transport and logistics sector are becoming increasingly reluctant to support homeworking, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that only 4.4% of companies…

More than 40 European transport associations, led by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), have appealed to EU governments and the European Commission to commit at least €100 billion to the next round of Connecting…