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COP27 ‘unlikely to improve supply chain sustainability’
Supply Pilot CEO James Butcher warns retailers not to wait until laws force action on net zero goals, but to seek marginal gains across entire…
The Autumn Statement: The industry response
On Thursday 17th of November, Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, laid out the Government’s plans to repair the economy and plot a course out…
Volvo Truck fitted with the latest vehicle safety technology
Volvo’s new electric truck has been fitted to an exceptional standard with the latest Brigade equipment befitting for such an innovative vehicle. The FE electric…
HGV registrations soar in best Q3 for half a decade
New UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 30.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures published today by the…
fuelGenie+ a new fuel card from fuelGenie launches with Shell
fuelGenie has expanded its petrol station network significantly with the launch of fuelGenie+, which can be used at most Shell forecourts. fuelGenie+ provides fleet users…
Why telematics can help transform fleet risk
Telematics can help fleets transform their risk profile, and the technology is available in more formats and price points than ever. Evidence suggests that most…
Yodel C2C volumes surge exponentially
Volumes for Yodel’s Customer to Customer (C2C) delivery service have surged exponentially, with the independent parcel carrier now delivering almost 600k parcels a week, a…
First Hydrogen begin performance tests in Birmingham
The First Hydrogen fuel cell-powered vans (FCEV) have commenced performance tests at the HORIBA MIRA Proving Ground, located near Birmingham, UK. These track tests will confirm the safety…
Haulier launches legal action against ‘idiotic’ Brexit immigration rules
Haulier Danny W Poole & Sons has launched legal action against the government’s ‘idiotic’ and ‘not fit for purpose’ immigration rules, after being advised by…
60% of drivers think the state of local roads has got worse
Six-in-10 drivers (60%) believe the condition of local roads they use regularly is worse than a year ago, with a similar proportion (55%) complaining the…
DPD to switch diesel HGVs to biofuel by 2023
DPD will switch its entire diesel HGV fleet to an advanced hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, which is expected to reduce its CO2 emissions by…
Go-Ahead expands in south-west England
The Go-Ahead Group has agreed to buy Dartline, a bus and coach operator based in Exeter, which will build on the group’s position as a…
IVECO S-WAY Natural Gas supports the Lord Mayor’s Show
Dating back to the early 13th century, The Lord Mayor’s Show is steeped in history, and in 2022 IVECO took part in the event by…
Cut fuel duty to ease cost of living and boost economy
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the Chancellor to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs and coaches of at least 15 pence…
VisionTrack calls for action to eliminate work-related road deaths and injuries
The UK’s leading video telematics provider has launched a fleet risk reduction campaign, calling on fleet operators to prioritise safety. The road transport sector needs…
EU Commission proposes new Euro 7 standards
The Commission has presented a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution…