Secondary News

‘Expel germs and stay safe’ urg...

Apr 08, 2021Comments off

As plans to ease the third UK lockdown begin to formulate, fleet managers are continually looking for ways to be proactive as possible and embrace

‘Up-down’ approach to highways ...

Apr 07, 2021Comments off

A legacy of inconsistent funding is still preventing local authorities from being able to provide long term, cost effective maintenance improvements for local roads. That’s

New van market still playing catch-up

Apr 07, 2021Comments off

The new light commercial vehicle market grew by 85.5% in March with 56,122 vans joining UK roads with the ’21 new number plate, according to

Suspension of driver and vehicle testing sh...

Apr 01, 2021Comments off

The extent of the pandemic’s impact on DVSA coffers has been revealed in a Parliamentary minute, which confirmed that the testing and enforcement agency will

Logistics UK response to the prospect of te...

Apr 01, 2021Comments off

Responding to Sunday’s (28 March 2021) announcement that logistics drivers, air crews and rail workers  are to be tested for COVID19 on their arrival to

Demand for LCVs remains super-heated at BCA

Apr 01, 2021Comments off

Used LCV values continued to rise at BCA, reaching record levels for the fourth consecutive month as demand for light commercials continued strongly.   The

Renault Trucks builds first construction-re...

Mar 31, 2021Comments off

A French plant hire company is set to take delivery of the first all-electric Renault truck designed for construction use. Following the launch of a

Quietest Easter on the roads in at least ei...

Mar 31, 2021Comments off

Drivers are planning just 5.6m trips by car to see friends and family this Easter when Covid restrictions allow, the lowest number since the RAC

Two-thirds of UK business cars and vans cou...

Mar 30, 2021Comments off

More than two thirds (70%) of cars and LCVs currently being used commercially in the UK could be replaced by electric models, according to new

Super-deduction presents renewal opportunit...

Mar 30, 2021Comments off

The 130% capital allowances super-deduction that comes into effect on April 1 presents a “major renewal opportunity” for van fleets, FleetCheck is forecasting. The fleet