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Brake, the road safety charity is delighted to announce the shortlist for the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2026. Brake has been running an awards programme for safety in the fleet sector for more than 20 years to recognise and celebrate the important achievements of organisations and individuals working to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by work vehicles. It is currently estimated that around a third of road deaths and a fifth of serious injuries involve someone who is driving for work.

July Global Shipping Report : Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its July Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. In June 2026, U.S. month-over-month container import volumes decreased by a slight 1.2% to 2,400,627 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), reflecting typical seasonal easing. China-origin imports held steady in June, down just 0.2% from May.

The UK van market returned to growth in the first half of 2026, with registrations rising 1.7%, but the SMMT has warned that electric vehicle demand remains well below mandated levels. New figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show 158,648 new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) were registered during the first six months of the year, reversing the decline recorded in the same period of 2025.

The Port of Dover is warning that hauliers could face significant disruption this summer as congestion caused by the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) threatens to bring traffic through Kent to a standstill.

Primary school pupils have discovered the science, engineering and technology that keeps the region moving, after taking part in a 'Behind the Buses' experience with Stagecoach East and Cambridge Science Centre. The immersive day gave Year 4 pupils from Beaupre Community Primary School in Outwell the opportunity to explore the science behind public transport, combining hands-on STEM learning with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Stagecoach East's Peterborough depot.

In the fast-paced world of critical infrastructure, maintaining national networks requires more than just technical expertise--it demands monumental scale, precise logistics, and a forward-thinking strategy. Headquartered in the North West and operating as a vital part of the Constructel Visabeira family, MJ Quinn Integrated Services has quietly become the backbone of the UK's essential services.

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Some motorists could also be given penalty points 14:19, 07 Jul 2026Updated 14:51, 07 Jul 2026 View Image Here's what UK drivers need to know(Image: BrianAJackson via Getty Images) The right-hand lane of the motorway, commonly, though incorrectly, dubbed 'the fast lane', is designated solely for overtaking vehicles travelling more slowly in the lanes to your left.

The importance of what is played on a road trip is most certainly not to be overlookedjess gotterson with permission for varsity Being on aux is a massive responsibility. Every great road trip starts with the perfect playlist. 80% of drivers listen to music on most journeys, and with research supporting the idea that the very type of music played while driving can affect driver behaviour, it's undeniable that the decision of who gets to pick the music is not one to be taken lightly.

An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a fire on the embankment on the M11 between junction 7 and junction 8 at 3.55pm. "On arrival, three crews reported a section of the embankment was on fire and worked to put it out by 4.32pm." The northbound carriageway had been closed between junction 7A for Harlow North and junction 8 for the A120 while the incident was dealt with, leading to delays on the main route.