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Border Control

HGV driver penalised for breaking the 90 in...

Jun 02, 2023Comments off

A Road Haulage Association (RCA) has reported that one of his drivers received a penalty and advised not to return to the EU because they had broken the 90-day in 180-day rule. The incident happened in

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Mercedes-Benz Arocs

CW Russell’s 3 new Mercedes-Benz Aroc...

Jun 02, 2023Comments off

Two years ago CW Russell wasn’t running any Mercedes-Benz trucks but since then the three-pointed star has risen and will soon account for half of the operator’s 42-strong line-up. The latest arrivals, three Arocs 8×4 tippers,

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Tevva Battery Electric Truck

Plug-in Grants: The latest developments

Jun 02, 2023Comments off

Last month, the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) increased the end-user limit for Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) applications by 50%, from 1,000 to 1,500 per financial year, with immediate effect and until further notice. According

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Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Kuro Edition

New Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Kuro Edition

Jun 02, 2023Comments off

Following the introduction of the innovative e-POWER powertrain on Qashqai last year, Nissan has developed a special version of its iconic third generation crossover to give the vehicle a striking new look. Qashqai Kuro Edition is

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Webfleet Cold Chain

Webfleet Cold Chain to ensure goods at the ...

Jun 02, 2023Comments off

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has launched Webfleet Cold Chain. With real-time monitoring power, the single-platform solution helps temperature-controlled fleets maintain cargo quality and safety, which is key to avoiding extra costs from damaged

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Scania R 450 6x2 twin-steer wood chip transport

Scania UK launches new truck buying service

Jun 01, 2023Comments off

Scania UK is offering owners another way to sell their Scania*, without the pressure of going to a dealer or the hassle of selling it privately. Called ‘We buy any Scania’, you can get a free,

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Vauxhall Vivaro 1.5 million vans produced

Stellantis celebrates 1.5 million Vivaro va...

Jun 01, 2023Comments off

Stellantis is celebrating a landmark 1,500,000 Vauxhall Vivaro and its sister vans built at its manufacturing plant in Luton. First produced in 2001, the Vauxhall Vivaro and its sister models have become some of the most

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Wrecked Car

Road casualties increase after Covid dip

May 31, 2023Comments off

The number of drivers and road users killed and seriously injured is back to pre-pandemic levels, and businesses need to take action to reduce this tragic toll, says RED Corporate Driver Training. The latest road casualty

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DAF Trucks Start the Future

DAF Trucks ‘Starts the Future’ at major...

May 31, 2023Comments off

DAF Trucks has brought the curtain down on its largest ever customer Ride & Drive event showcasing the entirety of its latest product range. Staged over three weeks in May, and making full use of the

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Mercedes-Benz hydrogen truck

Hydrogen trucking on the road to success

May 31, 2023Comments off

The H2Accelerate collaboration has today published the latest in a series of whitepapers in support of the  use of hydrogen for long-haul trucking in Europe. This whitepaper follows the news that two of  H2Accelerate’s primary initiatives,