Latest Fleet News

Managing compliance
According to a recent survey by Teletrac Navman, over the last year, 29% of businesses said compliance was the biggest challenge to their business. 33%…

Operators unite to give logistics sector a JOLT
Called Project JOLT – standing for Joint Operator Logistics Trial – the programme is led by The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF) and involves partners…

Daimler Truck AG to trial Europe’s first heavy duty liquid hydrogen truck
INEOS Inovyn is working with Daimler Truck AG as they run their first customer trial fleet of Mercedes-Benz Gen GenH2 trucks in Germany. Along with…

New Ford Drive subscription service helps businesses transition to electric
Ford is now offering business owners the chance to subscribe to Ford E-Transit vehicles on a monthly subscription basis through its new Ford Drive venture.…

New temperature-controlled vans for Campbell’s Prime Meat
Fraikin strengthens its relationship with Scottish butcher, fishmonger and foodservice supplier Campbells Prime Meat, supplying 70 new temperature-controlled vans to help the business transition back…

GXO completes its acquisition of Wincanton
On 29 February 2024, GXO announced its firm intention to make a cash offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital…

Lightfoot reveals the most common mistakes fleet drivers make
Analysis of data from Lightfoot has revealed the most common mistakes fleet drivers are making – costing businesses tens of thousands of pounds. The errors…

New proposals to make coach driving attractive to school leavers
Young people could soon find more careers in transport, after the government announced proposals to relax the minimum age requirements for bus and coach drivers…

Brigade back at Road Transport Expo with a raft of new products
Brigade returns to the Road Transport Expo this year, with a raft of new products and a focus on video telematics and connected services. Brigade’s…

Alltruck serves up ‘game-changing’ solutions to food and drink transporters
Alltruck plc, one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle contract hire specialists, has introduced a range of vehicle contract hire solutions tailored to the specific…

Teletrac Navman introduces AI safety features to camera range
Teletrac Navman, a global leader in connected mobility solutions and part of the Vontier Corporation, announces the release of driver distraction, cell phone usage, and…

First EV charger transformed from a green street cabinet
BT Group have announced that its start-up incubation hub, Etc. has installed its first EV (Electric Vehicle) charge point in East Lothian, powered by one…

MAN TGE raises standards to a new level
The MAN TGE will receive an extensive functional and interior update with the 2025 model year. The “truck among vans” is thus making the biggest…

EV charging network subject to vandalism
The UK’s largest EV public rapid charging network has warned vandals and thieves that it’s cracking down on crime. Industry leader InstaVolt says a spate of cables being…

New demonstration unit brings safety and compliance closer for fleet operators
Durite, leaders in vehicle safety, lighting and auto electrical parts supply, have commissioned a new demonstration vehicle designed to bring their range of road safety…

XPO Logistics to roll out 160 new Shared User network vehicles
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has started to roll out 160 new rigid vehicles in its Shared…

