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Government playing ‘Russian roulette’ with road user safety
The government is failing to monitor how many foreign lorries are entering and leaving the UK under revised cabotage rules introduced in October last year,…

Two Midlands builders’ merchants see operating HGV licences revoked
Two builders’ merchant companies have been disqualified from holding HGV licences by the West Midlands Traffic Commissioner and their licences revoked. M K Builders’ Merchants,…

Traffic commissioners offer guidance on new customs rules
The traffic commissioners have made operators aware of the help and advice available about new customs rules that came into effect at the beginning of…

Action-packed year for Driving for Better Business
2021 has been a year of launches, leadership, partnerships, accolades and awards for National Highways’ Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign. Highlights include: Launched and…

Now is the time to power on to electric
Never has the spotlight been so strongly focused on climate change than in 2021, with COP26 creating a pivotal moment calling for action, and undeniable…

The new landscape for parking in 2022
With 2021 behind us, we can see that the last 12 months chart the rapid evolution of the mobility sector in 2021. The impacts of…

FORS reflects on year of milestones, growth, and development
From achieving record numbers of Silver and Gold accredited members to launching numerous training updates and publishing Version 6.0 of the FORS standard, it has…

How connectivity technology is improving logistics communications
Logistics is an ever-evolving area that is constantly under the microscope for how it can be optimised and improved to ensure goods and services are…

The new year 2022 – what can we look forward to?
As 2022 kicks off a few of leaders in the fleet and supply chain industry offer some thoughts on the year ahead. Olesksii Kosenko, FourKites’…

Freight & Logistics Strategy goes out to public consultation
A Freight & Logistics Strategy for the North of England has gone out to public consultation highlighting the opportunities to address the challenges that lie ahead for…

Information for operators of LGVs that travel to the EU
From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for…

Industry comments on SMMT new car registrations
Jamie Hamilton, automotive director and head of electric vehicles at Deloitte, said: “New car sales in December declined by -18% compared to the same period…

Covid stalls 2021 UK new car market
2021 New car registrations grew by a marginal 1.0% on a pandemic-ravaged 2020, as 1.65 million new cars entered the UK market, according to new…

Collard Group commence using Truckfile
Waste management specialist Collard Group has revolutionised its workshop and fleet management, with the help of industry-leading digital systems from Truckfile. The Hampshire-based operator is…

Pinnacle Group begins full electric transition
Leading provider of community-facing property and facilities management (FM) services, Pinnacle Group, has begun its transition to an all-electric fleet with consultancy and strategic insight…

REE commences trials of all-new electric P7 modular platform for delivery fleets
REE Automotive Ltd. (NASDAQ: REE), today announced it is commencing trials of its all-new P7 platform designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans. The…

