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Voice assistant helps getting parcels to th...
To optimise the delivery of parcels and to help delivery staff with their work – that is what Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and logistics firm Hermes have undertaken to do and they are working together on this
Empowering women in the vehicle recovery in...
Start Rescue is proud to work with independent recovery operators which are based throughout the UK and the majority of which are family run businesses. A market leader when it comes to innovation, the team at
Fleet managers report an average of 20 work...
New research from Verizon Connect has revealed the substantial impact that government-enforced restrictions and health & safety guidelines, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, has had on UK fleet management businesses. While many fleet-based businesses were classified
LCV registrations up 22.0% in February
The UK new light commercial vehicle market grew by 22.0% in the second month of the year, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Usually one of
Orders now open for fully-electric Fiat Pro...
Orders for the 100% electric Fiat E-Ducato are now open, priced from £47,675 excluding VAT (after the Government PiVG), enabling customers to receive all the benefits of having zero tailpipe emissions with the versatility of a
Lorry safety permits part of London’s...
London’s new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for HGVs has come into force, aimed at tackling the issue of drivers’ blind spots by employing safety permits. The scheme assigns vehicles a star rating based on how much
Full tank of fuel now costs nearly £5 more...
The price of fuel on the UK’s forecourts rose by 3p a litre in February, making it £1.70 more expensive to fill up a family car and nearly £5 dearer than in late 2020, data from
LCVs lie at the core of business
Light commercial vehicles have really come into their own during the pandemic as home deliveries and logistics have taken centre stage. But even before Covid-19 took hold, a new white paper released by Europcar Vans and
Budget 2021 response
From Freeports to Fuel Duty and insurance, there was a lot in the Budget that had impact on fleets, logistics and transport. Below are some comments and assessments of its impact from industry leaders. Matthew Walters, Head
AJL Transport has licence revoked
A Sittingbourne operator that demonstrated failings “across the board” including running almost double the number of vehicles it was authorised to, has had its licence revoked. AJL Transport appeared before the South Eastern traffic commissioner Sarah
