Latest Fleet News
Mina’s latest EV report reveals stabilising charging costs
The cost to charge an EV has stabilised over the past few months, following a year of climbing prices, research from Mina in its latest…
Bulk haulier on the road to safety with Cam-aligner
One of north Yorkshire’s largest and best-known bulk hauliers, Alfred Hymas, is using a wheel alignment system to reduce tyre wear and cut workshop time.…
British company develops fire truck to extinguish EV and car park fires
The booming number of electric vehicles on the roads may be considered good for the environment, but it is causing concern among fire fighters. Although…
Labcraft lights the way for safer operations at ITT Hub show
Labcraft, industry-leading designers and manufacturers of low-voltage LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is presenting a range of innovative lighting solutions at this year’s ITT Hub,…
Revised guidance on categorisation of defects
The DVSA has issued revised guidance on how they categorise vehicle defects in roadside checks has been published. The guide outlines the actions they will…
Ford BlueCruise raises questions for fleets
The arrival of Ford’s new BlueCruise – the first legal hands-free driving product available on UK roads – raises a whole series of questions that…
Nottinghamshire logistics firm drives to become carbon positive
Nottinghamshire-based logistics firm, Mitchells of Mansfield a Palletways UK member, has partnered with climate action organisation Ecologi to drive the company’s social responsibility and support…
Major deal for Asset Alliance Group
Asset Alliance Group is providing The Green Group with 101 new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks, in one of the commercial vehicle specialist’s most significant deals of…
On-street charging network Connected Kerb now takes Zap-Pay
On-street electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Connected Kerb is the latest network to go live on Zap-Pay, the simple way to pay for EV charging…
High-security, high-service, high-compliance shipping shouldn’t be high-maintenance
You have a difficult task compared to your industry peers if you deal with high-security, high-service and/or high-compliance shipments. From high tech to chemicals, paint,…
How to navigate the course when working with umbrella firms
The Off-payroll legislation was rolled out into the private sector in 2021 and has turned contracting on its head. For the HGV industry, it has…
Bridgestone’s Fleet Debris Study highlights the need for yard inspections
Thousands of costly punctures on motorways across England can be prevented in a matter of minutes if commercial fleets took the time to check their…
Samsara launches Sustainable Fleet Management solution
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, today introduced its Sustainable Fleet Management solution. This evolution of Samsara’s existing fuel efficiency and electric vehicle (EV) offerings…
Celebrating 365 days at Norwich Electric Forecourt
This week marks the first anniversary of the Norwich Electric Forecourt®. For the last 12 months, Norwich Electric Forecourt has been open to visitors to…
Volvo Trucks opens London south dealership
Volvo Trucks has completed a comprehensive £2 million refurbishment of its whollyowned dealership in Croydon, overhauling the site’s existing layout to maximise operational efficiency and…
Zipcar becomes the UK’s biggest electric car-sharing fleet
Zipcar UK have today become the UK’s largest EV car-sharing fleet after breaking the 1,000 electric vehicle milestone. The achievement is another step forward on…