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New EV pay-per-mile tax could cost UK econo...

May 05, 2026No Comments

Introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, eVED, in 2028 could cost the UK economy up to £4.8 billion in a worst-case scenario, according to new research

Transport operators should prepare for expansion of vehicle safety legislation

Transport operators should prepare for expa...

May 05, 2026No Comments

Durite, a leading provider of commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging fleet operators, OEMs and bodybuilders to prepare for a potential expansion of advanced vehicle

UK-US tariff agreement delivers boost for British carmakers

US threatens higher tariffs on EU-built veh...

May 05, 2026No Comments

The United States administration’s renewed threat to increase tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union marks a significant escalation in transatlantic trade tensions. The

Fleet Card Issuing and the Transition from Closed Networks to Hybrid Payment Models

Fleet card issuing and the transition to hy...

Apr 30, 2026No Comments

The fleet card market is experiencing its most significant change since proprietary fuel networks were introduced. For decades, closed-loop ecosystems have supported commercial value, customer

Road conditions in England to March 2025, Reactive versus Strategic highway maintenance

Reactive versus Strategic highway maintenan...

Apr 30, 2026No Comments

At last year’s Scottish Expo conference, a panel discussion on PAS 2161 and the growing use of AI in road condition data exposed a clear

The ripple effect of the Iran confict on American logistics

The ripple effect of the Iran confict on Am...

Apr 29, 2026No Comments

The 2026 conflict in Iran has triggered a seismic shift in global supply chains, with the United States’ logistics severely impacted by soaring fuel costs,

Tarmac reduce fleet collisions by 30%

Tarmac reduce fleet collisions by 30%

Apr 27, 2026No Comments

Tarmac has reduced fleet collisions by 30% and delivered significant improvements in driver safety and fuel efficiency following the rollout of an integrated multi-camera and

Logistics North East expands with Pallet-Track partnership

Logistics North East expands with Pallet-Tr...

Apr 27, 2026No Comments

A family-run Durham logistics firm is accelerating its growth plans after expanding its partnership with Pallet-Track, strengthening its regional reach and operational capabilities. Logistics North

Electric van range: What fleet managers need to know

Electric van range: What fleet managers nee...

Apr 27, 2026No Comments

According to Dawsongroup’s EV Readiness Survey, 42% of fleet managers across the UK identify driving range as their primary concern when selecting an electric van.

SMMT urges technology-open transition as ZEV uptake stalls

SMMT urges technology-open transition as ZE...

Apr 24, 2026No Comments

The UK government is being urged to ensure HGV operators can access every available technology to reduce carbon emissions, as industry leaders warn that a