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Law change set to allow newly qualified tee...
Plans to scrap EU rules and allow newly qualified drivers to operate lorries need to be carefully considered, according to freight booker Zeus Labs. The proposals were referred to in the Queen’s speech, citing the Brexit
Apprentice and Apprentice Mentor of the Yea...
The ABP British Bodyshop Awards took place last night, giving companies an industry platform to recognise and celebrate the fantastic work of bodyshops and individuals throughout the year. As a diamond partner, Thatcham Research presented two
HGV registrations restricted by supply chai...
HGV registrations fell by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2022, as supply chain and economic headwinds hamper recovery. The market remains 17.1% behind its pre-pandemic performance in Q1 2019, according to figures from the Society
Jon Lawes appointed BVRLA Chair
The BVRLA has welcomed Jon Lawes as the new Chair of the association, taking over from Nina Bell, who oversaw an extended, three-year tenure due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Current Managing Director of
Samuel Knott
Samuel Knott, Head of Distribution, By Bits Sam has worked in the insurance industry for over 12 years across a number of roles including Fleet underwriting, Broker Sales and Head of Distribution. He is well versed
Future of fleet mobility
One small regulation change has altered the future of fleet mobility. The recent announcement by the UK government that will enable driverless vehicles to operate in a single lane, up to 37 mph will have huge
Pierre-Etienne Franc
Pierre-Etienne Franc, Chairman, FiveT Hydrogen Pierre is also CEO of Hy24, which manages the world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure fund Contributing Posts: Weaning European transport off fossil fuels
Weaning European transport off fossil fuels
The European Commission’s proposals to reduce faster Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels rightly aims to tackle twin geopolitical and climate crises. A key tenet of the plans is to speed up the production of renewable hydrogen,
Electric Vehicle ‘out of charge’ halved...
Potential EV owners should not be put off by concerns over ‘range anxiety’ despite the hype, according to the AA president. The proportion of EVs rescued by the AA for being ‘out of charge’ has halved
Cygnet Healthcare praises Fleet Evolution
Award-winning healthcare specialist Cygnet Healthcare has praised EV salary sacrifice and fleet management specialist, Fleet Evolution, for providing an array of niche fleet services to its specialist fleet of 285 vehicles. Cygnet Healthcare, which works with
