Logistics UK has announced a landmark partnership with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), aimed at tackling rising levels of freight crime and improving safety for commercial drivers.

This is the first formal collaboration of its kind between the logistics sector and the national policing unit.

NaVCIS acts as the bridge between policing and industry, analysing crime trends and providing intelligence to help reduce risk across the supply chain. With goods worth more than £111 million stolen from vehicles in the past year, the urgency of the issue is clear.

“While the financial losses are critical in such a low-margin industry, the impact on drivers’ mental health and retention is of even greater concern,” explained Maddi Solloway-Price, Logistics UK’s Head of Road Freight Policy. “Drivers are the lifeblood of our industry and deserve to feel safe. Our partnership with NaVCIS will ensure we can share intelligence, identify threats, and minimise risks to people and goods.”

As part of the collaboration, NaVCIS experts will join Logistics UK’s autumn Transport Manager conferences to brief members on emerging tactics used by organised crime groups and provide practical advice on safeguarding staff and cargo. A parliamentary roundtable will also be held in September with Rachel Taylor MP and NaVCIS, ahead of the MP’s bill on freight crime, which calls for stricter sentencing for offenders.

PC Michael Dawber, Field Intelligence Officer at NaVCIS, welcomed the initiative: “Through data analysis and intelligence, we can help the sector identify vulnerabilities in the supply chain and protect goods from manufacturer to end user.”

Staying ahead of the regulations
Logistics UK is calling on all those responsible for commercial vehicle fleets to attend its annual Transport Manager conferences this autumn, marking the 25th year of the flagship series. With 10 in-person events across the UK and an additional virtual option, the conferences provide essential updates on compliance, legislation, and industry best practice.

Almost 2,000 delegates attended last year, and the 2025 programme looks set to attract similar interest. The series opens on 17 September at Haynes Motor Museum, Yeovil, before moving nationwide to venues including Manchester, Newcastle, London, and Birmingham.

Each one-day conference will feature insights from senior figures, including local Traffic Commissioners, alongside sessions on compliance updates, DVSA guidance on preventative maintenance, operator licensing, and a mock HSE investigation. The programme also addresses driver health and safety, freight crime, and road safety initiatives.

Attendance counts towards CPD requirements, making the events an important investment for fleet managers.

Click here for details and booking.