Latest Fleet News
apetito move toward net zero with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 Units
Wiltshire-based catering supplier apetito has taken delivery of 10 double-deck temperature-controlled trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units. This follows a successful trial…
Overcome driver resistance to in-cab recording
Research shows that the presence of in-cab monitoring systems reduces the likelihood of serious incidents by 27%. Emerging technologies in this space are essential tools for…
The used vans most likely to pass – and fail – an MOT
The most and least reliable large vans have been named by Go.Compare Van Insurance. The insurance comparison site analysed official government MOT data on class…
DAF Trucks powers-up for EV Rally 2023
DAF Trucks has signed-up to the EV Rally 2023; a five-day 1000+ mile driving event encompassing the UK and Ireland which will start in Cardiff…
DX opens two new parcel depots in Bracknell and Swindon
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier and logistics services, is pleased to announce the opening of two new depots…
Leveraging AI to reduce risk and increase fleet management efficiency
The motor fleet insurance industry faces many challenges in today’s dynamic environment. From drawn-out claims processes to supply chain issues, there are many opportunities to…
Government low carbon fuel strategy required to bridge technology gap
Logistics UK is calling on the Government to develop a long-term plan for using low carbon fuels (LCFs). The trade body highlighted the need for…
Teletrac Navman to address the future of EV technology
Global market leader in telematics technology, Teletrac Navman, will attend this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show to discuss the upcoming migration from ICE to EVs and…
Westbrook Commercials Ltd converts to 65-tonne Renault Trucks T520 High
Wiltshire-based Westbrook Commercials Ltd has added a new 65 tonne Renault Trucks T520 High 6×2 tag to its low loader fleet with a further T520…
Future-proof business with the new electric Nissan Townstar Van
Commercial vehicle customers looking to future-proof their business operations and transition to zero emission motoring now have an exciting new option, following the launch of…
Tevva 7.5t electric truck eligible for UK plug-in truck grant
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has secured government plug-in truck grant (PITrG) eligibility for its 7.5t battery-electric truck. UK organisations looking to decarbonise operations and…
Sparshatt Truck and Van Celebrate International Women’s Day
Colleagues at Sparshatt Truck and Van marked International Women’s Day by celebrating inspirational women in the commercial vehicle sector, to create awareness of the importance…
Automotive security and software-defined vehicles
We have heard of the connected car – they’ve been around for some time. However, there is a new paradigm emerging in which the many…
Certa Ireland transition entire delivery fleet to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Certa, one of Ireland’s largest fuel distributors, have transitioned their fleet of delivery vehicles from running on diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The move…
Britain’s drug-driving crisis
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the government to prioritise the growing crisis of drug-driving on Britain’s roads. Media…
Wincanton issues a profit warning after loss of a major contract
Wincanton, a leading supply chain solutions provider in the UK, recently issued a profit warning following the loss of a major contract with HM Revenue…