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The connection between supply chain, logistics innovation and retail success
The recent past has highlighted the importance of supply chain and logistics performance, and that many retail supply chains are in dire need of innovation.…
Euro NCAP: Enhancing vehicle safety with technology
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), which assesses the safety performance of new vehicles entering the European market, is the benchmark for vehicle…
Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem
It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID…
Understanding different fleet technologies
Over the past decade, fleet managers and owners have seen a rise in availability of diverse technologies offering countless opportunities to optimize operations, increase profitability,…
How 5G can keep your fleet moving at top speed
Following the rollout of 5G technology, businesses have begun to experience very positive outcomes and its impact on connected vehicles has been significant. From the…
Driving down fleet operating costs with the power of telematics-based solutions
Over the past few years, the global supply chain has been under increasing pressure from a never-ending series of uncontrollable macroeconomic factors. This has a…
Driving firms risk IR35 exposure if relying on HMRC’s CEST tool
In April 2021, the off-payroll working legislation (“OPW”), or “IR35 reforms”, rolled out to the private sector, affecting all private sector haulage and delivery firms…
Why GPS fleet tracking is accelerating across the UK
UK businesses are counting the costs of surging inflation, where anything and everything is up. Businesses are dealing with the dilemma of passing along costs…
How do fleet operators unlock the power of data and connected vehicles?
Fleet operators face serious challenges in 2023, with inflation, high fuel costs and supply chain disruptions placing unique pressures on the industry. Yet there are…
High-security, high-service, high-compliance shipping shouldn’t be high-maintenance
You have a difficult task compared to your industry peers if you deal with high-security, high-service and/or high-compliance shipments. From high tech to chemicals, paint,…
How to navigate the course when working with umbrella firms
The Off-payroll legislation was rolled out into the private sector in 2021 and has turned contracting on its head. For the HGV industry, it has…
The UK needs hydrogen to achieve its net zero goals
The UK Hydrogen Strategy estimates that to meet Net Zero aims by 2050, hydrogen will make up 20-35% of the UK’s final energy demand (250-460…
Staying ahead of HMRC’s IR35 compliance checks
When HMRC introduced changes to the ‘off-payroll working rules’, commonly known as IR35, in April 2021, the transport sector was particularly hit by the changes.…
Why Sustainability Managers might become crucial for fleets
Fleets are increasing their efficiency, but over the last few years, there has been an increased need to limit their impact on the environment with…
More UK government support needed to accelerate electric truck adoption
The March 2023 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report said that the world can still avoid the worst of climate collapse with genuine change,…
Where are we now with the HGV driver shortage?
In January 2022, the HGV industry was around 100,000 drivers short of capacity. Now that number stands at closer to 60,000 according to Logistics UK.…