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Criticism mounts over Government plans to streamline HGV driving tests
The new HGV driving test requirements are a “panicked” reaction to a driver shortage created by the government’s policy on Brexit, warns parcel delivery service…
ULEZ expansions fuels ‘record-breaking’ month for used LCVs
Cox Automotive is reporting record-breaking demand for used LCVs at auction throughout August 2021 with no signs that figures are about to drop to normal…
Gaps appear in fleet sector’s Road to Zero
Dangerous gaps have appeared in the fleet market’s road to zero, with some sectors accelerating towards the petrol and diesel phase-out and others stuck at…
Earned recognition tops 100 operators
Almost 10% of the UK truck fleet is now represented on the Earned Recognition scheme, according to DVSA head of national enforcement Caroline Hicks. Speaking at…
Whistl approved as a UK Customs Clearance Agent
Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcels, and been approved by the UK’s Border Force and HMRC to become…
Introducing the new SsangYong Musso pick-up
Musso is an award-winning* multi-role four-wheel drive pick-up, blending functionality with style and bold features that project stability and on-road presence. Its striking and impressive.…
Trans-Bridge Freight Services with first Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT Unit
Pharmaceutical and healthcare distributor Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold ® Vector HE 19 MT (multi-temperature) unit, heralding the start of a…
Getlink launchs a new unaccompanied rail freight cross-Channel service
From September 18, 2021, a new cross-Channel freight service will be open to all transporters, using an unaccompanied mode through the Channel Tunnel. The service…
O.R. Jones & Sons ‘go paperless’ with TruTac CPT software
Coach operator O.R. Jones & Sons Ltd has sharpened up its vehicle inspections and gone paperless with the help of TruTac’s CPT (Confederation of Passenger…
bp pulse brings next generation EV charging to Scotland’s M8 motorway
Scotland’s electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now experience next generation ultra-fast charging on the M8 motorway at bp pulse’s two new charging sites at Harthill…
Government takes further action to tackle HGV driver shortage
Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process and tackle the…
Driving efficiencies within the medium-duty vehicle segment
As people across the globe were confined to their homes and regions by COVID-19, e-commerce experienced a sharp growth spike. This is set to continue…
Volkswagen Polo: enhanced supermini opens for orders
The Volkswagen Polo is one of Britain’s most popular cars, the high-quality and dependable supermini having appeared regularly among the country’s top-sellers across its illustrious…
BVRLA calls for HGV phase-out delivery plan
The BVRLA has called for the Government to develop a delivery plan to support the phase-out of non-zero emission HGVs between 2035 and 2040. Responding…
Aftercare Response: Seeing is believing
Customers of Aftercare Response can now review video evidence of repairs that need to be made to their commercial vehicle bodywork and ancillary equipment like…
UTAC open new powertrain testing centre for HGVs
UTAC has officially opened its all new 4WD VTEC (Variable Temperature Emissions Chamber) facility, allowing truck engineers to conduct a wider range of powertrain tests…