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The compounding effect of fleet fuelling
For fleet managers, the most disruptive problems are not always the biggest ones. Often, it is the smaller issues that demand attention, interrupt the flow…
When a return load is not worth the detour
An empty HGV journey is an obvious cost. Fuel is consumed, driver time is used and the vehicle is moving without generating load revenue. That…
Ex-fleet vs used HGVs: What should buyers look for?
Buyers searching for second-hand HGVs will encounter both ex-fleet trucks and other used vehicles, but the two categories can differ significantly in terms of ownership…
Sustainability needs to start paying its way
Sustainability has become very good at producing targets, reports, dashboards and promises. What it isn’t always as good at doing is changing the decisions made…
Why are truck makers betting millions on hydrogen?
Europe’s biggest truck manufacturers are continuing to invest heavily in hydrogen technology despite a fundamental problem: the fuel remains expensive, low-emissions hydrogen production is limited…
ACEA call for delay to EV rules as UK-EU trade faces 10% tariff
European carmakers are calling for a further delay to tougher rules of origin for electric vehicles, warning that a failure to act could expose large…
Amazon’s logistics ambitions just got bigger
In a bid to challenge other major players such as UPS and FedEx, Amazon has opened up its shipping, freight, and distribution capabilities to external…
Outdoor fleet vehicle protection for every season
Fleet maintenance in the varied UK climate is relentless. Each season brings along a distinct set of environmental threats, from corrosive winter road salt and…
Why are the Conservatives trying to scrap the ZEV Mandate
The Conservative Party has dramatically changed its position on electric vehicles by proposing legislation to scrap the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate – a…
Top 5 fleet management platforms for commercial fleets
Running a commercial vehicle fleet without the right technology can quickly become a costly exercise. Fleet operators need to keep vehicles moving, driver compliance, maintenance…
How efficient fleet yard design supports ESG goals
UK fleet and transport managers are feeling increasing pressure to meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets while keeping operations running smoothly. Success requires addressing…
Fleet operators are fighting vehicle theft with the wrong playbook
Vehicle theft across Europe has been rising for three consecutive years. 2024 figures put the total at more than 400,000 vehicles stolen in Italy, France,…
Live asset tracking is essential tool to fight cargo fraud
A £300,000 order for premium British cheddar looked like a commercial success. Instead, it became one of the UK’s most high-profile cargo fraud cases. In…
Why driver wellbeing is a fleet operator’s blind spot
Fleet operators need to reassess how they mange risk and driver wellbeing. Kelly Pinner, Head of Business Development, Jaama at how regulations are developing and…
Driverless cars depend on an invisible network to succeed
Not long ago, robotaxis were a handful of test cars with a safety driver ready to take over. Now, they’re carrying hundreds of thousands of…
Government considers major ZEV Mandate rethink
The Government is preparing to consult on changes to the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, with reports suggesting ministers are considering a substantial reduction…