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Six-figure fleet investment for East Sussex...
An East Sussex pallet distribution specialist has invested heavily in future-proofing its fleet. Hailsham-based Pallet-Track Sussex is investing over £250,000 per year in trucks and
Court of Appeal throws leasing and asset fu...
The Court of Appeal ruling on Johnson v FirstRand Bank (MotoNovo), Wrench v FirstRand Bank and Hopcraft v Close Brothers has been reverberating round the
New taxation rules for Double Cab Pickup ve...
In the recent budget announcement on 30th October, a significant change was introduced to the taxation of double cab pickup vehicles (DCPU). These vehicles, which
Electric Freightway Project picks up speed ...
Hitachi ZeroCarbon and GRIDSERVE have today published the Electric Freightway Project’s second report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the collective work of Hitachi
Parliament agree to changes to Driver CPC
Update: The government has confirmed that the start of the new CPC reformes is the 3rd December 2024.** John Keelan Edwards, MD of Driver Hire
Alternative fuels in road haulage
In 2022, 1.64 billion tonnes of goods were moved by GB-registered HGVs in the UK, covering a total of 12 billion miles. As the nation
UK must build a world-class battery industr...
A question that used to be asked in every job interview was ‘where do you see yourself in five years? The interviewee almost certainly had
The shift to EVs and its impact on fleet re...
The automotive industry has evolved rapidly over the past five years, more so than in the last few decades. One of the key drivers being
Beyond the charger: EV fleet transition
The critical role of design consultancy in successful EV fleet transitions Great design is an essential component of any major business transition. It’s the bedrock
DVS Phase 2 to start in London on 28 Octobe...
On Monday, 28th October 2025, DVS (Direct Vision Standard) Phase Two comes into effect across Greater London, bringing updated regulations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
