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Caledonian Mercedes-Benx Actros trucks

Caledonian Logistics turns to BLS Truck �...

Feb 28, 2022Comments off

Caledonian Logistics opted for the best of both worlds with its latest fleet order, choosing Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in rigid and tractor unit form. The Aberdeenshire-based company’s 35 new vehicles are being supplied by local Dealer

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Red lorry driving down a mountain road

Bridgestone keeping commercial fleets on th...

Feb 25, 2022Comments off

Bridgestone is developing commercial fleet operators’ tyre knowledge with a series of free, downloadable e-books with for the entire industry to benefit from. The leaders in mobility solutions have developed an informative digital hub for the

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Female Truck Driver

HGV driving appeals to underrepresented gro...

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

The Driver Academy Group, a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC, has secured a record number of applications from women, ethnic minorities and younger people for its Government-funded HGV driver training courses. Since launching the

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Driving Simulator

Driving when tired: how dangerous is it?

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

Hazard anticipation, speed control and awareness of other road users are severely reduced for drivers who take the wheel whilst tired, even when they think they are alert and awake. This new evidence suggests it’s not

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Speed Welshpool truck

Palletways member invests £10k in HGV trai...

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

Speed Welshpool, a member of the Palletways UK network, has invested thousands of pounds in the launch of an academy in a quest to help address the dwindling pool of professional HGV drivers in the logistics

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B H Cecil & Sones Krone trailer

Showstopping Krone trailer measures up for ...

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

BH Cecil & Sons Ltd, the family-owned international transporter, has taken delivery of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider specially adapted to accommodate a DAF 3.1m wheelbase tractor with tag axle, thereby keeping within the overall Euro

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Fleet cars being charged up

BVRLA launches EV Fleet Charging Guide for ...

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

The BVRLA has launched a new initiative to help local authorities as they try to meet the diverse charging needs of electric fleets. With the roll-out of charging infrastructure increasingly being devolved to local government, the

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CRS truck

Truckfile lays the foundation for CRS to ac...

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

CRS Building Supplies has joined the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Earned Recognition scheme, with the help of Truckfile digital fleet management systems. The Somerset-based builders’ merchant was awarded the coveted status in acknowledgement of its

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Red X sign onthe motorway

Ambulance crews urge drivers to respect the...

Feb 23, 2022Comments off

National Highways and ambulance crews are asking drivers to respect the Red X and give them the space they need to access an incident and deal with any casualties. Ambulances on a blue light run need

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John Lewis Partnership Home Services EV image 2

The John Lewis Partnership replaces its Hom...

Feb 23, 2022Comments off

The John Lewis Partnership is replacing its Home Services fleet with electric vehicles as part of its commitment to transition 4,000 cars, vans and light trucks to EV by 2030. The Partnership is being supported by EV