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Four myths about AI in transportation and logistics

AI and the impact on fleets

Feb 26, 2026No Comments

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a game changer for many industries; and there is becoming widespread adoption in the fleet management sector to utilise its immense

Fleet Managers Roadshow returns with a new look

Fleet Managers Roadshow returns with a new ...

Feb 25, 2026No Comments

Fleet professionals from across the North West and beyond will come together to explore the latest developments shaping the fleet sector at the Fleet Managers

Boost in grants for home and business EV charge point

Boost in grants for home and business EV ch...

Feb 25, 20261 Comment

Renters, flat owners, households without driveways and businesses across the UK will be able to save up to £500 on the installation of electric vehicle

HMRC updates advisory fuel and electric rates from 1 March 2026

HMRC updates advisory fuel and electric rat...

Feb 24, 2026No Comments

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) and Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) that employers and fleet operators should use

Drink-driving

More than 2,500 motorists caught drink-driv...

Feb 23, 2026No Comments

More than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink‑driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years, new RAC analysis of DVLA data

DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual for 2026

DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual ...

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has released updated versions of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Manuals that

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support EV transition

Advancing the UK’s EV transition in 2026

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

As 2026 gets underway, the UK’s shift toward electrifying transport remains crucial for achieving net‑zero goals. While the uptake of electric vehicles in 2025 has

No longer optional for EV Fleets: proper load management

No longer optional for EV Fleets: proper lo...

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

One of the most common mistakes fleets make when electrifying is treating EV charging as a hardware problem. Buy chargers, install them, plug vehicles in,

Stronger HGV Visibility Standards Boost Road Safety and CO2 emissions and HGV Registrations

HGV registrations dip in 2025 as ZEV uptake...

Feb 18, 2026No Comments

New HGV registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of

Pothole-related breakdowns up by a quarter in just 12 months

Pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last ye...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Pothole-related breakdowns rose by 15% in 2025, according to new data from the RAC Pothole Index, highlighting the ongoing crisis facing Britain’s road network. RAC