Government and industry experts to share fleet maintenance insights at Logistics UK Fleet Engineer conference

Thursday 14 May 2026

Dedicated to all things engineering, Logistics UK’s hugely popular Fleet Engineer conference is a must-attend for anyone involved in the maintenance, operation or management of vehicle fleets.

The one-day conference, which returns to the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire on Thursday 18 June, will provide expert insight from an impressive line-up of government and industry experts, offering updates on the latest advancements, challenges and innovations shaping the sector. It is also an excellent opportunity to connect, share ideas and network with like-minded professionals from across the industry, as well as learning from best practice examples from others within the sector.

Speakers will include Kevin Rooney, Senior Traffic Commissioner and TC for the West of England; Neil Barlow, Head of Engineering Policy, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA); Phil Breen, Earned Recognition National Account Manager, DVSA; Thomas Coker, Chief Operating Officer, Intangles; Dylan Dastey, Engineering Director, Lothian Bus; David Francis, Head of Technical, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT); Arthur Gribbin, Engineering Policy Lead, Logistics UK; Jamie Sands, Head of Solutions, Welch Group; Cliff Smith, Fleet Engineering Manager, Tesco; Lamech Solomon, Head of Decarbonisation Policy, Logistics UK; and Emma Thompson MSOE, Chief Executive, Society of Operations Engineers.

Sessions at Fleet Engineer 2026 will include:

• Traffic Commissioner’s update for fleet engineers.
• Electrification and alternative fuels panel session.
• Skills and certification for alternative fuels.
• EV axle weights.
• Enforcement and DVSA update.

Logistics UK’s Engineering Policy Lead, Arthur Gribbin, who will be chairing the conference, said: “In such a fast-paced industry, commercial vehicle engineers need to stay informed about the latest developments, innovations and challenges shaping the sector, and our popular Fleet Engineer event offers the help and advice they need to be able to manage their fleet over the next year and beyond. Alongside valuable insights into emerging trends, the conference also creates opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers from across the sector.”

Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer 2026 conference is sponsored by Gold Sponsor The AA, Silver Sponsor Kumho Tyres and Bronze Sponsor Intangles. For further information or to book a place, go to: https://logistics.org.uk/fleet-engineer

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit logistics.org.uk