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Electric CV revolution should be matched by a shake-up in driver licensing requirements
The arrival of increasing numbers of heavier electric commercial vehicles means fleet managers will need to re-set their driver training requirements and future-proof their business…
Three tips to avoid the most common HGV accidents
Driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is an important responsibility. If an HGV gets into an accident, the weight and power of the vehicle involved…
Vauxhall Vivaro-e remains UK’s best-selling new electric van
The award-winning Vauxhall Vivaro-e remains the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV), according to the latest registration figures published by the Society of Motor…
New van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month
UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations recorded their fifth consecutive month of decline in May, falling -25.1% to 22,000 units, according to the latest figures…
May new car market declines
New UK car registrations fell -20.6% to 124,394 units in the second weakest May since 1992, after the 2020 pandemic-hit market, as supply shortages continued…
Industry hits back over threat of supply chain levy
The logistics sector has slammed a new report by the Transport Select Committee (TSC) demanding it solves the driver shortage and upgrades rest facilities within…
IRU launches action plan on fuel prices
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) the world road transport organisation, has launched a 17-point emergency plan for governments to tackle rising fuel prices and…
Major road and bridge upgrades to boost economic growth
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists will benefit from reduced congestion and improved connectivity through a £160.8 million investment for four major road projects across England. Today…
Heppner confirms its position as a committed company
As a major player in transport and logistics, Heppner is pursuing its responsible and sustainable path with conviction and is publishing its third Corporate Social…
EV summer driving: tips and tricks
The weather is warming up, it’s almost summer and perhaps you’re thinking about planning your next road trip. To make sure you don’t get stuck…
Bridgestone launches Fleetcare an integrated tyre and fleet management solution
Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, launches Fleetcare, an integrated tyre and fleet management solution designed to fast forward business for…
Volvo Trucks: New safety system to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. In busy…
Transport Select Committee warns logistics sector to ‘solve its problems’
The logistics sector must solve its driver employment crisis and fix its dearth of secure rest facilities within two years, or else the government should…
Holt Transport secures Paragon funding to expand haulage fleet
Lockerbie-based haulage company Holt Transport has secured a five-figure funding package from Paragon SME Lending to help expand its fleet. The business has acquired a…
LEVC introduces integrated telematics solution on all new vehicles
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has engaged in a new partnership with the global leader in IoT and connected transportation, Geotab, providing state-of-the-art fleet management…
eActros LongHaul to hit the road in 2022
Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is systematically pressing ahead with the introduction of additional battery-electric…