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UK CV production up in best September since 2011
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 53.6% in September, with 11,979 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines, according to…
FleetCheck adopts new corporate identity
Fleet software specialist FleetCheck has adopted a new corporate identity following a 12 month period that has seen a 40% increase in revenue and a…
Is a salary spike saving the UK haulage industry?
Since Brexit, it’s no secret that the UK haulage industry has faced some less-than-ideal circumstances. From the loss of European workers to long delays exacerbated…
The end of the road for the Ford Fiesta
Ford is set to axe production of its Fiesta after 46 years and 4.8 million sales, Auto Trader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, shares the…
Helping local councils beat the HGV driver shortage
HGV drivers are vital to many important services that local councils provide. From waste collection to renewables services and local authorities’ logistics operations, HGV drivers…
CitySprint recruiting over 600 couriers across the UK
CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has announced that it is looking for over 600 couriers across the UK. The new…
Can gamification improve fleet safety?
Using the ‘challenge-and-reward’ qualities of a game to make a task more appealing is a strategy that, across a wide range of industries, is being…
Keeping it Green – The next transport challenge for fleets
With more than 50% of the world’s population living in cities, creating efficient, green, and comfortable cities that “work” is one of the great challenges…
Comex 2000 adopts green fleet tech
Leading telecoms infrastructure services provider Comex 2000, which counts Virgin Media O2, Zayo, Community Fibre and Gigaclear amongst its customers, has announced the full roll-out…
Europcar Mobility Group UK launches new online resource
Europcar Mobility Group UK aims to ‘make commercial vehicle rental easier’ with the launch of a new online resource. The new Vans & Trucks Guide can be accessed…
Construction site traffic goes electric
Construction site traffic has many facets. Sometimes bulk materials such as sand, gravel or stones must be unloaded at a site. Another time it is…
MAN conducts research in joint project for battery-electric freight transport
Last year saw the launch of NEFTON, a research project funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. Together with AVL, PEA, the…
DVSA Earned Recognition launches TfL module to support road safety
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) flagship earned recognition scheme has been accredited by Transport for London (TfL) and helps member operators bid for…
West Midlands logistics firm collapses
The closure of a Solihull-based logistics firm due to soaring fuel prices and a fragile economy has resulted in more than 200 staff being made…
Technology helping operators gain Earned Recognition
Earned Recognition (ER) is a voluntary scheme for operators of all sizes that demonstrate a strong track record of compliance and adherence to standards. Introduced…
Continental data reveals common truck tyre pressure issue
Data collected by Continental Tyres has revealed that approximately one in every five truck tyres is found to be operating outside of the correct tyre…

