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Shock figures show pothole damage at record high
A new partnership has been launched today (15 January) between road users and industry to help tackle the scourge of potholes as shock new figures…
M&M Kerr stripped of operating license for speed limiter tampering
In a recent turn of events, M&M Kerr, a prominent transport company and Scotland’s only haulier of hanging meat, has faced the severe consequence of…
Vehicle choice more important than range for fleets
Fleets are more worried about vehicle choice and availability on their road to electrification rather than range according to findings from Northgate’s EV roadshow surveys.…
Hertz makes controversial move, selling one-third of electric car fleet
In a surprising and controversial decision, Hertz, the well-known car rental company, has announced that it will be selling off a significant portion of its…
The UK’s largest HGV recruiter celebrates 40 years of business
Driver Hire began in 1983, initially as a one-man-band. From these humble beginnings, it has been built into a company which has stood the test…
Lasting Labcraft light for international van racking specialist
Sortimo, the global van racking specialist, is marking its 50th anniversary and 15 years collaboration with Labcraft – one of the foremost UK-based designers and…
BVRLA: Fleets feed further growth with EV uptake
The BVRLA leasing fleet has reached a six-year high, recording 2.2% year-on-year growth to approach levels last seen in Q4 2017. The association’s latest Leasing…
Castrol turns 125, looks to the future with new strategy
2024 marks a momentous 125th anniversary milestone for Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, and part of the bp group. As the global brand celebrates…
SME fleets looking to technology to ensure drivers and vehicles are safe and legally compliant
Small-and medium-sized fleets are seeking to streamline driver and vehicle compliance by replacing inefficient spreadsheets and paper-based methods with digital tools according to Pocket Box.…
Cairn Lodge Services launches UK’s first public hydrogen powered EV charging points
Cairn Lodge Services, part of the Westmorland Family, on the M74 in Lanarkshire, has announced the launch of its electric vehicle (EV) charging facility powered…
Clenergy EV 2024 Trends
Predicting 2024 Trends: The Year of EV Charging Software? With charger availability largely accounted for with an incremental plan in place, 2024 will see an…
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3
The European Union’s new customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods…
Ketra equips itself for decade long relationship with Nevilles
Palletways UK member, Ketra Logistics, is celebrating a successful and long term 10-year partnership with local business Neville UK PLC. Erith-based Nevilles provides tableware and…
Volkswagen integrates ChatGPT into its vehicles
At CES 2024, the world’s leading electronics trade fair held from 9 to 12 January, Volkswagen will present the first vehicles in which the artificial-intelligence-based…
Kia launches Platform Beyond Vehicle to go ‘Beyond Mobility’
Kia has revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Kia’s PBV business will initially be based around the…
2024 EV Trends
Powering up Motorway service stations to help EV drivers ‘go the distance’: It’s fair to say that the UK government has made good on its…