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Best first quarter for HGV fleet renewal si...
UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest figures
Automechanika Birmingham provides a taste o...
With just under three weeks to go until it opens its doors once more, Automechanika Birmingham – hosted from 6th – 8th June at the NEC –
Northgate acquires FridgeXpress to enter th...
Northgate Vehicle Hire, part of Redde Northgate plc has entered the chilled and freezer van rental sector with the acquisition of FridgeXpress. It has bought
EV tyre wear is down to drivers, not the ve...
Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is the driver’s, claims RED Corporate Driver Training. The main issue with increased tyre wear
Fleets taking SMR back in-house
Some fleets are starting to take service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management back in-house, reports FleetCheck, in a reversal of a trend towards outsourcing that
Goodyear to uncover road haulage industry t...
Goodyear’s annual Sustainable Reality Survey is now live, with all the European transport fleets invited to participate for the third year running. The survey helps
Longer lorries to roll out on UK roads
Longer lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support
Container logistics specialist expands trai...
A container logistics specialist is expanding its trailer fleet after winning new business. Based in West Thurrock, MBBA Logistics transports goods to and from ports
Scottish Transport Minister officially laun...
Scotland’s Transport Minister Kevin Stewart has joined partners Stagecoach, Fusion, Alexander Dennis Ltd and Transport Scotland today (Thursday 11 May) to officially launch the UK’s
Road transport prices hit April record
Transport costs are seemingly on a sustained upward trajectory. The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that haulage and courier
