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Fleets could cut fuel bills by specifying d...
Research by Allison Transmission has revealed that many commercial vehicle fleets could cut their fuel consumption by requesting different axle ratios to those routinely offered on new vehicles. Making this simple change to a truck’s specification
Van theft is on the rise and is set to incr...
COMPARETHEMARKET.COM has predicted future levels of van theft could double to 20,000 in the next decade after research found an 81% increase from 2015 to 2019. The research also highlights the makes and models of vehicles
Views sought on new sentencing guidelines f...
A comprehensive package of 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of motoring offences in England and Wales has been put out for consultation. The proposals include updated versions of six current guidelines – published
Logistics UK repeats call for cut in fuel d...
Logistics UK wants an immediate 6p per litre cut in fuel duty and said it would save hauliers £2,424 per 44-tonne truck, per year. The business group also said that one solution to rising prices could
Major update to the operator licensing guid...
The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have published an updated Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing Guide, which gives an overview of how the licensing system works for operators of goods vehicles. It is intended to give a summary
Europa Road takes a load off its customers ...
Europa Road has launched a brand new, part-load service to further help its export customers by driving greater efficiency into the operation of larger groupage consignments to the European Union (EU). The news comes amidst growing concerns
IVECO Daily’s class-leading payload just ...
Porth-based Griffith Memorials specialises in the design and installation of granite headstones and memorials nationwide and has added a Daily 70C21 crew cab dropside with 750kg Dhollandia tail lift to its fleet, coupled to a twin-axle
Extreme hot weather alert – travel advice...
With temperatures likely to exceed 35°C early this week, the AA is advising drivers to avoid the hottest part of the day and to be well prepared before they head off in their cars. Those in
Major fleets join drive to decarbonise HGVs
Industry leaders in shipping and haulage are launching a cross-industry action group focused on the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The new HGVzero taskforce will bring together some of Europe’s largest fleets, including Coca-Cola European
New all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz now op...
UK order books are now open for the new all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with prices starting from £57,115*. The ID. Buzz is Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ first all-electric vehicle and features a 77kWh lithium-ion battery, supplying 150kW
