Transport and Logistics Network
Discover the daily chaos of a UK transport planner juggling routing software, driver updates, and last-minute job changes.
Monday: Telematics Tantrums
Half the trucks showed on the system. The rest decided to ghost me. Sent four WhatsApps, two calls, a…
Get a behind-the-scenes look at life as a compliance officer in the haulage industry — from tacho nightmares to DVSA paranoia.
Monday: Paper Trails and Panic
Started by chasing missing defect sheets from last week. Found one in a truck footwell, soaked…
Follow the diary of a new recruit in a UK traffic office as they navigate jargon, near-miss disasters, and the surprising joys of haulage life.
Monday: Overwhelmed is an Understatement
First day on the desk solo. Phones ringing. Radios buzzing. Everyon…
Step into the workshop for a week of chaos, MOT stress, and mechanical miracles with our candid diary from a UK HGV workshop manager.
Monday: Brake Test Bedlam
Started the week with a bang — literally. One of the apprentices managed to drop a brake cal…
Father’s Day is the ideal time to show appreciation for the hardworking HGV drivers in our lives. Whether he’s clocking up miles across the country or parked up for a break, the right gift can add comfort, convenience or a touch of fun to his daily rou…
Volvo Trucks, in collaboration with Finnish trailer manufacturer Ekeri, has introduced a new e-trailer prototype aimed at enhancing the efficiency and range of electric trucks. The e-trailer, currently undergoing testing in Sweden, functions as a …
Midlands-based haulier D&D Transport has expanded its operations with a move to new premises in Alfreton. The relocation gives the company increased warehouse capacity, allowing it to meet rising demand for end-to-end logistics and storage solution…
The UK’s logistics sector has been praised as an “unstoppable force for economic growth” and central to government strategy by Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood. Her keynote address at the inaugural Logistics UK Annual Conference highl…
Renault Trucks has become the first manufacturer in France to receive road approval for an electric retrofitted truck. The vehicle—a converted 12-tonne Renault Trucks D—has been transformed from diesel to battery-electric and is now operational for log…
Wincanton is bringing 24 electric HGVs into service this year, marking a major step towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2040. The new vehicles are supplied by DAF, Volvo, and Renault, and will operate at more than 40 tonnes.
The multimil…