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KSS Hire returns to Andover Trailers for new plant body
Essex-based plant hire company, KSS Hire, has taken delivery of a new 26-tonne plant body from Andover Trailers, after being suitably impressed by the performance…
Licence suspended after disqualified transport operator employed
A disqualified transporter operator helping to run Solid Scaffolding resulted in the firm almost losing its licence. The company had its licence curtailed to just…
Eddie Stobart on list of leading operators involved in drivers’ hours offences
Eddie Stobart is included in a list of operators the DVSA found was committing drivers’ hours offences during roadside inspections of its vehicles in 2020. The enforcement…
Hereford based logistics firm invests in team to grow business
A family-owned logistics firm in Hereford has appointed a new customer service executive, Lisa Carroll, to support the growth of its business. Arthur Oakley Transport…
Bridgestone celebrates Collease commercial agreement
Bridgestone’s flexibility, attention to detail and long-term approach to fleet management has worked together to secure a huge commercial partnership with Collease. The vehicle rental…
Thermal cameras solve autonomous trucks’ dust problem
In conditions with clear visibility, autonomous vehicles can now navigate well-marked roads with no surprises. But developing a system that drives safely at night, in…
Millions of UK motorists overcharged £150 million for delivery of new cars
On Monday 29 November at 10:30am, the hearing to deal with the application for a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) in the Mark McLaren legal action…
Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer completes the EV Rally of Scotland
Participants in the Electric Vehicle Rally of Scotland came home to Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer Western Commercial after completing a five-day, 1,200-mile tour of the country…
IVECO T-WAY wins prestigious German Design Award
The IVECO T-WAY has received the prestigious recognition of “Excellent Product Design” Winner in the Utility Vehicles category of the German Design Awards 2022, one…
Volta Trucks & Astheimer Design wins Dezeen Product Design award 2021
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, and its strategic design partner, Astheimer Design of Warwick, UK, have won…
CV production increased 17.2% in October
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 7,892 units in October, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…
5 Cost-cutting incentives that save EV motorists thousands per year
Owning a car is expensive, whether its fuelled by electricity or petrol. Despite this, many British drivers are still hesitant to make the switch to…
The electrification of transport is happening now
There’s no longer any doubt that electric vehicles represent the future of transport. Based on strong sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe so far…
Increased range for electric Renault Trucks Master Z.E
The Renault Trucks Master Z.E. has been equipped with new 52kWh lithium-ion batteries that will increase the vehicle’s effective range. It has so far had…
The importance of camera systems in UK haulage fleets
Over the past few years fleet operators have faced increasing pressure to comply with stricter safety legislation and provide safer working environments for their drivers.…
MAN OptiView wins European Transport Award for Sustainability 2022
The MAN OptiView digital mirror replacement system wins the 2022 European Transport Award for Sustainability in the Assistance Systems category. Available to order for all…