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Paul Loades with Depot of the Year trophy

TruckEast Norwich wins 2021 Scania UK’s D...

Mar 01, 2022Comments off

TruckEast Norwich is the overall winner of Scania UK’s 2021 Depot of the Year (DoTY) competition. It is the third time in four years the

Fleet of white trucks

Soaring wage, fuel and energy costs crippli...

Feb 28, 2022Comments off

Thousands of small hauliers are at breaking point and require emergency action to help keep them afloat, including a fuel duty freeze, an essential-user rebate

Woman filling up her car

Rising fuel prices following Russian invasi...

Feb 28, 2022Comments off

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Both petrol and diesel reached new record levels yesterday. Unleaded is nearly 149.5p a litre and diesel almost 153p.

Newark bypass plan

Preferred route for upgrade to A46 Newark B...

Feb 28, 2022Comments off

National Highways has unveiled its preferred route for a multi-million-pound scheme that will fill in the dual carriageway gap on the crucial A46 trade corridor

TVC Electric Mini-bus

The Conservation Volunteers starts its elec...

Feb 28, 2022Comments off

Conservation charity, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), is driving to a greener future with an all-electric fleet under the guidance of leasing and fleet management specialist,

Driving Simulator

Driving when tired: how dangerous is it?

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

Hazard anticipation, speed control and awareness of other road users are severely reduced for drivers who take the wheel whilst tired, even when they think

Fleet cars being charged up

BVRLA launches EV Fleet Charging Guide for ...

Feb 24, 2022Comments off

The BVRLA has launched a new initiative to help local authorities as they try to meet the diverse charging needs of electric fleets. With the

Red X sign onthe motorway

Ambulance crews urge drivers to respect the...

Feb 23, 2022Comments off

National Highways and ambulance crews are asking drivers to respect the Red X and give them the space they need to access an incident and

The John Lewis Partnership replaces its Hom...

Feb 23, 2022Comments off

The John Lewis Partnership is replacing its Home Services fleet with electric vehicles as part of its commitment to transition 4,000 cars, vans and light trucks

Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS)

AEBS – critical life-saving equipment for...

Feb 21, 2022Comments off

Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) have been fitted as standard to most new HGVs sold in the UK since 2015. Drivers and operators of HGVs