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Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units

Paper specialist DS Smith choose Volvo Trucks

DS Smith Logistics has taken delivery of 61 new Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 6×2 tractor units as part of a major fleet renewal programme. The

National Windscreens van and worker

National Windscreens further consolidate with J Huggins & Son acquisition

Cary Group, National Windscreens largest member, has finalised the purchase of J Huggins and Son Limited, 2nd largest member, consolidating 95% of National Windscreens fitting

New truck on a motorway

Demand for new trucks grows for second year running

Demand for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew for the second year running with UK registrations up 13.5% in 2023, according to the latest figures

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A guide to grants to help transition to an EV infrastructure

Electric vehicles (EVs) are leading to a major shift in the transportation and automotive industries at a time when sustainability and social responsibility are becoming

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What will the net zero gear shift mean for fleets?

The UK government’s decision last year to delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel (ICE) vehicles to 2035 continues to rumble

Renault Trafic E-Tech 100% electric

New Renault Trafic E-Tech electric specification announced

An award-winning best-seller, the Renault Trafic has been trusted by more than 2.4 million hard-working professionals since its launch in 1980, making it the third

Electric van being charged

Better range labelling on electric vans “critical to adoption”

A better labelling system for the range of electric vans is becoming “critical to adoption”, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The organisation first highlighted

Ward Bros vehicles

Middlesbrough transport firms signs the Armed Forces Covenant

A transport firm in Middlesbrough has committed to support ex-service personnel with employment opportunities through the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces

Lightfoot monitor on a vehicle dashboard

Decarbonising your fleet starts with drivers

A decarbonisation strategy in 2024 isn’t just about replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with electric models, says Lightfoot. Instead, fleets should decarbonise drivers first, then

pavement parking

More government delay on pavement parking

The government held a consultation on giving powers to local authorities to ban pavement parking and the consultation was closed in November 2020. At present,