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IJ McGill Joins eFREIGHT 2030 Consortium

IJ McGill Joins eFREIGHT 2030 Consortium

Jun 09, 2025Comments off

eFREIGHT 2030, part of the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme (ZEHID), has announced family-run IJ McGill Transport as the latest member

Gasrec Builds New Biomethane Site at Hams Hall

Gasrec Builds New Biomethane Site at Hams H...

Jun 09, 2025Comments off

Gasrec has begun construction at its second large-scale, open-access biomethane refuelling facility. Strategically located near the M6 and M42, the site at Hams Hall is

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London Assembly Backs SUV Taxes and Size Li...

Jun 09, 2025Comments off

Drivers of larger vehicles in London, such as SUVs and 4x4s, could soon face new weight-based taxes, tighter regulations, and higher parking fees. This follows

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Updated Drivers’ Hours Regulations for HG...

Jun 09, 2025Comments off

Significant updates to the rules on drivers’ hours and tachograph use are now in effect for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators involved in international transport.

Driving licence rules set to change for electric vans

Driving licence rules set to change for ele...

Jun 06, 2025Comments off

New driving licence rules will come into effect this month allowing holders of a standard category B licence to drive zero emission vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, without

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£15 Billion Transport Boost Set to Transfo...

Jun 05, 2025Comments off

Transport for the North (TfN) today welcomed major new transport spending announcements revealed by the Chancellor, offering a significant transport boost to towns and cities

The Surprising Reason Bill Gates Is Investing in Trucking

The Surprising Reason Bill Gates Is Investi...

Jun 05, 2025Comments off

Bill Gates is making headlines again, but not about tech. The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist is investing $373 million in two major players in the

Renault Delivery Marks 10-Year Milestone for Reynolds and RHCV

Renault Delivery Marks 10-Year Milestone fo...

Jun 05, 2025Comments off

Reynolds Logistics (Nottingham) Ltd has further strengthened their partnership with RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) with the purchase of four new Renault Trucks T480 High 6x2s,

Euro Commercials acquires CWC Group in transformational deal, advised by Dow Schofield Watts

Euro Commercials acquires CWC Group

Jun 04, 2025Comments off

Euro Commercials, a leading independent Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership group with a strong presence across South Wales, has announced the acquisition of CWC Group (City

Talking and Daydreaming Top Causes of Distracted Driving

Talking and daydreaming top causes of distr...

Jun 04, 2025Comments off

Ordinary things drivers do every day like talking to passengers and daydreaming have been found to be the biggest cause of distracted driving mistakes ahead