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System Edström welcomes Malcolm’s Towbar...
System Edström, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of van racking and accessories, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Malcolm’s Towbar Services, a trusted name
Why driver training impacts fleet fuel cost...
Petrol and diesel prices are set to rise again after a brief period of decline. When paired with the UK’s road congestion issues, there is
Increase in construction firms training new...
HGVC, a leading HGV training specialist, has seen 127 construction firms sign up to train more than 366 new drivers so far this year. The marked
Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘...
During the pandemic, the UK got a taste of what a shortage of truck (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of
The role of technology to help navigate US ...
The UK automotive sector is navigating choppy waters. This time, it’s not COVID, a semiconductor crunch or Brexit, but tariffs. New US trade policies, including
RAC pothole breakdowns double in first quar...
RAC patrols attended 9,439 pothole breakdowns in the first three months of 2025 – more than double the number they were called out to between
How can fleets use solar power?
The transportation sector is among the United Kingdom’s biggest polluters and contributors to climate change. Yet, large fleets are necessary for transporting domestic goods and
Truck tribute to driving force behind Bartr...
One of the UK’s longest-running logistics firms has chosen the perfect tribute to the driving force behind its success – a specially-liveried truck with a
The reality of alternative fuel vehicles an...
The reality of climate change is undeniable. With 2024 recorded as the warmest year on record and the first to exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold,
Delivery gaps costing hardware & DIY r...
New research from Gophr, the last-mile delivery business, reveals that only 22% of UK hardware and DIY retailers offer same-day delivery, significantly impacting projects reliant
