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Volta Trucks announces first production orders of over 300 vehicles
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a strong start to 2023 by confirming customer production orders…
Delivering better rest stops for lorry drivers
Independent watchdog Transport Focus calls for the lorry driver’s voice to be at the heart of improving rest stops. Transport Focus held an event at…
GRIDSERVE launches fuelService assistance at Electric Forecourts®
GRIDSERVE is continuing to demonstrate their commitment to making EV charging as easy and accessible as possible with the inclusion of the Electric Forecourts® on…
Apprentice of the Year hat trick for Motus Scunthorpe technician
Newly graduated HGV Technician, Joshua Barber has scooped Motus Commercials Apprentice of the Year for the third time – the very first to do it!…
Why the UK needs to ‘go Dutch’ on electric car charging
When it comes to the mass adoption of electric vehicles in the UK, there are a range of barriers cited, from naysayers and believers alike.…
New research reveals the most economical vans
New research has revealed the Vauxhall Corsavan to be the most fuel-efficient van for tradespeople when it comes to fuel. The diesel model costs just…
Top 4 fleet technology trends for 2023 and beyond
The adoption of technology across the transport and fleet industry has risen considerably in recent years. As businesses strive to optimise efficiency, safety, compliance, and…
CoolKit smashes annual sales record in 2022
CoolKit, the UK’s largest specialist in temperature-controlled light commercial vehicles, has announced record sales orders in 2022 of £20.1million – beating its previous best year…
Why data is the driver in fleet electrification
The cost of using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers has risen by 50% since May, according to new data from RAC Charge Watch. The motoring…
Logistics UK calls for ULEZ mitigations
Logistics UK has today (24 January 2023) reiterated its call for mitigations to be made in relation to the expansion of the London Ultra Low…
Applied Driving achieves record levels of growth
Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, had a record year in 2022. Following a 24% increase in its UK…
Scottish haulier celebrates 50 not out
Banffshire-based haulage contractor, Ian S Roger, marked the company’s 50th anniversary in style with a new gold liveried Volvo FH 540 6×2 tractor unit, fitted with…
Williams win prestigious BMW UK Marketing Award
Williams, the Northwest-based prestige automotive retailer, has won the National Marketing Award at this year’s BMW Retailer of the Year awards. The highly coveted accolade…
bp pulse builds Europe’s first public charging corridor for electric trucks
The first charging corridor for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks (E-Trucks) in Europe has been announced by bp pulse. Six public charging locations with ultra-fast…
Don’t take short-cuts on commercial EV fit-outs
In 2022 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) comprised 16.6% of all new vehicle registrations, surpassing diesel for the first time to become the second most popular…
Better detection rather than higher penalties for hauliers
Vikki Woodfine, partner at DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, comments on the higher penalties being faced by hauliers where clandestine…