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Over 100 high-speed charging hubs opened in 2022
Zap-Map, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, has published new year-end figures for charge point installations in 2022. While extremely high growth in the…
750 seat belt and mobile phone offences in National Highways M6 study
National Highways says it identified more than 750 seat belt and mobile ‘phone offences along a short section of the M6 in Merseyside earlier this…
Push to increase diversity in HGV driving
In recent years there has been an increase in women looking to become HGV drivers. In 2011/12, just 6.7% of all HGV test passes were…
FORS reflects on transitional year and targets further progress in 2023
Reflecting on a year of progress and change, FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has revealed there is much more to come in 2023. January…
Trucksters launches initiative to support lorry drivers with their mental health
Lorry drivers are subject to extreme working conditions making their profession a high-risk health activity, especially mental health with problems including stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue,…
Safety on the Strategic Road Network is improving
The Office of Rail and Road says National Highways is on course to achieve its overall safety target for the Strategic Road Network in England.…
First Hydrogen hires EDAG Group to design zero-emission vehicles
First Hydrogen is pleased to announce it has selected EDAG Group (EDAG) as its design styling partner for its next generation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs).…
How to bring your drivers with you on your electrification journey
Your business is likely ready to make the switch to electric vehicles for a few reasons including financial benefits and supporting wider net zero targets.…
Volvo launches more electric trucks
These latest additions make it possible to electrify even more transport routes in cities and regions, further strengthening Volvo’s position as a leader in electric…
Toolstation and Vanaways team up
Customers at leading trade and DIY retailer Toolstation can now pick up not just a drill or some screws – but a new van, thanks…
Aztek Logistics secures FORS Gold accreditation for sixth consecutive year
A Hertfordshire logistics firm’s continual commitment to operational excellence has seen it secure the Gold standard Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) award for the sixth…
Siemens and Osprey Charging collaborate
Siemens and Osprey Charging, one of UK’s leading Charge Point Operators (CPOs), have launched a new collaboration to help fast-track the commissioning of electric vehicle…
Driving a sustainable supply chain
2022 has certainly been turbulent. The war in Ukraine, record fuel prices, unprecedented inflation, the continued fall-out from COVID, Brexit and a recession in the…
Survey reveals NW EV drivers happy with switch
Survey paints positive picture of electric vehicle experience, 40% of drivers have no conventional car as back-up Almost 90% of EV drivers in the North…
Road freight prices fall for second consecutive month
The average price-per-mile for road freight vehicles has dropped for the second month in a row, as the industry prepares for its peak demand period.…
National Highways achieves global carbon management standard
National Highways has become the first major roads organisation to achieve a globally recognised accreditation for its commitment and ambition to cut carbon. The government-owned…