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Driver shortage fuels materials shortage cr...

Jun 24, 2021Comments off

A shortage of lorry drivers is intensifying the construction materials crisis as sites struggle to get deliveries to fuel booming demand. The latest update from

Aviva busts summer driving myths and misund...

Jun 23, 2021Comments off

As the temperatures rise and motorists enjoy the summer sun, Aviva has put together a list of myths and misconceptions about driving at this time

Wheely-Safe provides ultimate peace of mind...

Jun 23, 2021Comments off

Frenni Transport is aiming to eliminate any risk of human error by protecting its entire truck fleet with the latest generation of Wheely-Safe technology. The

Highways England funds electric vehicle tri...

Jun 21, 2021Comments off

Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months. The scheme, funded by Highways England, was first

Behind the Wheel: An electrifying partnersh...

Jun 18, 2021Comments off

Discover what happens when two of the world’s most innovative companies join forces to tackle a major challenge together. The ultimate goal of the partnership

Hermes launches early stage trials of self-...

Jun 18, 2021Comments off

Hermes, a major consumer delivery specialist, has become the first customer to take part in an early-stage trial with Ford, Europe’s market leader in commercial

New PHEVs to help Highways England cut emis...

Jun 17, 2021Comments off

Highways England is super-charging its drive to cut carbon emissions with 72 state-of-the-art Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) joining its traffic officer rapid response fleet.

Keep tabs on HGV driver qualifications

Jun 17, 2021Comments off

With almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) reporting HGV driver recruitment struggles1, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging companies operating vehicles over 3,500kg GVW  to

What is the future for electric vans?

Jun 17, 2021Comments off

A record year for EVs. A record year for home deliveries. What comes next? Ideally, the electric van boom. Up until recently, electric LCVs (e-LCVs)

Overcoming driver shortages by improving de...

Jun 17, 2021Comments off

The UK’s HGV driver shortage is becoming increasingly concerning, with the ‘perfect storm’ of Brexit, Covid-19 and growing demands exacerbating the problem. There are numerous