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Abbey Logistics expects efficiency gains from new Daf XF fleet
Abbey Logistics has replaced seven of its aging vehicles with new Daf XF 450 FTP tractor units. The new vehicles are expected to deliver a…
Renault vans can now get connected via Geotab
Geotab, which specialises in connecting CVs to the cloud, has announced a tie-in with Renault to combine vehicle telematics capabilities with its fleet management platform.…
Menzies pledges to go net zero by 2035
Menzies Distribution said it would forge ahead and become net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions 15 years ahead of the target date set…
Boost for freight as Government unveils new plan to bolster supply chain
The Government has unveiled a multi-million-pound new plan to bolster the supply chain and create a more resilient and greener haulage sector. A major campaign…
Tailgating highlighted as biggest distraction
Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals. A survey commissioned by the…
Call for operator views on trial of longer heavier vehicles
The government is looking at trialling longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) of up to 25.25m in length and 60 tonnes gross vehicle weight and is on…
CMA to investigate fuel price rises as calls for essential user rebate mount
Business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng has asked the UK’s competition watchdog to urgently review the fuel market and make recommendations on how to “strengthen competition”. The…
Logistics UK’s annual report warns of continuing pressure on supply chains
Disruption to global supply chains looks set to continue in 2022, requiring a radical move away from a reliance on just-in-time to the use of…
Nuclear Enabled Hydrogen must join race to net-zero
Nuclear Enabled Hydrogen (NEH) must be embraced if the country is to achieve its net zero ambitions, according to the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell…
Volvo Trucks launches new features to support safe and demanding driving
Volvo Trucks is introducing a range of new features that improves safety and driveability, supporting precision handling in tight areas and on bumpy or slippery…
Dangerous drivers are caught on film by officers in unmarked HGV
Two drivers who were literally driving ‘hands free’ had a nasty shock when they realised they had been caught on camera by police officers patrolling…
Filling the average car with petrol hits £100
The BBC has reported today (9th June 2022) that the cost of filling up the average family car has now topped £100.* As prices at the…
RHA given green light to represent the haulage industry
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (‘Tribunal’) has today (8th June 2022) delivered a landmark judgment entitling the Road Haulage Association to proceed with its collective claim…
How eco-driving can help businesses keep fuel costs in check
It’s clear that 2022 has proved to be challenging for businesses – interest rates up twice in three months, inflation up to 7% and energy…
How the 3G sunset will impact the logistics industry
Disparity between technological innovation and implementation often occurs when there is a lack of awareness or leadership to respond to industry changes. And we are…
Refrigerant performance can reduce fleet carbon emissions by nearly half
A major Carrier Transicold customer in the UK has shared the results of a multi-year refrigerant performance evaluation on its range of truck and trailer…