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Schmitz Cargobull supplies Lockwood with 50 UK-built trailers

Schmitz Cargobull supplies Lockwood with 50...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Lockwood Group has added 50 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FIXED ROOF semi-trailers to its busy operation, helping support the business’ ambitious growth strategy. The curtainsiders

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Encouraging more women to join the road tra...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

The UK’s road transport sector faces a pressing workforce challenge, with a significant shortage of commercial drivers. Addressing this gap requires a fresh approach to

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Car subscriptions could be the catalyst for...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Electric vehicle sales in the UK are rising. In October, a total of 29,802 new EVs were registered, representing an increase of around 25% compared

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Top five ways to retain talent in transport...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth. The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average

Ten years since drink drive law change in Scotland

Police step up breath tests as deaths rise

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

New figures out today show a slight increase in the number of roadside breath tests carried out by Police. In 2023 there were 276,914 tests

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Government plans to expand the MYVT Service

Dec 06, 2024Comments off

The UK Government’s Manage Your Vehicle Testing (MYVT) service, launched last year, is set to undergo significant enhancements aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility for

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Van market posts second best-ever November

Dec 06, 2024Comments off

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth consecutive month of growth as registrations rose by 10.5% in November, according to the latest

Volvo's turbo compound tech yields significant savings for Solstor UK

Volvo’s turbo compound tech yields sa...

Dec 06, 2024Comments off

Solstor UK is reaping the rewards of Volvo Trucks’ turbo compound technology, with several drivers recording fuel economy improvements of up to 20 per cent

New DAF fleet delivers daily bread for Allied Bakeries

Allied Bakeries upgrades fleet with 68 New ...

Dec 05, 2024Comments off

In a major fleet renewal programme, national bakery business, Allied Bakeries, has upgraded with 68 New Generation DAF vehicles to help deliver over eight million

Ten years since drink drive law change in Scotland

Scotland marks 10th anniversary of drink dr...

Dec 05, 2024Comments off

Tomorrow (Thursday 5 December) marks the tenth anniversary of the drink drive limit being lowered in Scotland – and four out of five Scots (79%)