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Drivers support court-ordered 'alcolocks'

Drivers support court-ordered ‘alcolo...

May 16, 2025Comments off

More than half of motorists (53%) want to see the Government allow courts to order anyone convicted of drink-driving to have ‘alcolocks’ fitted to their

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Third of fleets plan to adopt used vans

May 15, 2025Comments off

More than a third of vehicle operators plan to buy used vans within the next three years, according to new research. The 2025 Arval Mobility

HGV market declines in Q2

Be alert to O-licence oversights

May 14, 2025Comments off

Commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is highlighting the dangers of oversights by those businesses reliant on having a Vehicle Operator Licence (O-licence).  It also warns that

Nissan Sunderland plant secures future

Nissan Sunderland plant secures future

May 14, 2025Comments off

Nissan has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK automotive sector with a strategic decision to preserve and strengthen operations at its Sunderland manufacturing plant. While

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Commercial drivers are facing a mental heal...

May 14, 2025Comments off

The mental health of van and lorry drivers across the UK is under severe strain, with record levels of stress, burnout, and psychological fatigue being

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Samsara unveils new Recognition feature

May 14, 2025Comments off

Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the global launch of Recognition, a new feature designed to help fleets celebrate safe driving behaviour

Northgate Vehicle Hire launches Drive to Zero Consultancy

Northgate Vehicle Hire launches Drive to Ze...

May 13, 2025Comments off

Northgate Vehicle Hire has launched its new Drive to Zero Consultancy, which is dedicated to supporting businesses in planning and implementing their transition to electric

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Fleet buyers shifting away from Tesla to Ch...

May 12, 2025Comments off

As the electric vehicle (EV) market evolves, fleet managers are beginning to reassess their allegiance to Tesla, prompted not by performance or pricing, but by

Volkswagen Transporter goes on sale

Navigating challenges and unlocking innovat...

May 12, 2025Comments off

The commercial vehicle sector finds itself at a pivotal point of transition; this is arguably one of the most complex and fast-moving periods in recent

8th UN Global Road Safety Week

8th UN Global Road Safety Week

May 09, 2025Comments off

The 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, which runs from the 12th to the 18th May 2025, offers an opportunity to spur action at national and