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Volta Trucks reveals the first real-world trials of the prototype Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the start of engineering evaluation and development testing of…
HGV market rises in Q2 but full recovery still awaited
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 128.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to SMMT figures. The increase saw some 9,493 units…
Chip shortage: JLR and Mercedes issue customer warning
Fleets face delays of more than a year for company car orders as well as changes to original specifications as vehicle manufacturers grapple with the shortage of…
Hawthorns Logistics’ Refrigerated Fleet Now 100% Carrier-Cooled With Delivery of Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 Units
Washington-based distribution company, Hawthorns Logistics, has taken delivery of its first ever Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units, adding 10 multi-temperature and 10 single-temperature versions to its refrigerated…
Driver of crashed Freightroute truck that blocked A1 was four times over limit
A Freightroute truck was crashed by a drunken lorry driver who was four times over the limit, according to Durham Police. The crash took place…
Government’s long-awaited hydrogen strategy to target heavy transport and industry
The Government has revealed its plans for a “world-leading” hydrogen economy, helping to create jobs while decarbonising sectors such as heavy transport. Underscoring commitments made…
FORS urges greater awareness of drug and alcohol impairment risk
FORS is urging operators to be extra vigilant when it comes to managing drug and alcohol impairment this summer. In light of the difficult 18…
AW Repair Group commits to EV Ready training
AW Repair Group has committed to ensuring its entire workforce is trained up on electric vehicle skills under Thatcham Research’s EV Ready programme. Launched in…
DVSA to recruit an extra 40 additional vocational driving examiners to help reduce lorry driver shortage
A campaign to recruit additional vocational driving examiners in England and Wales to help reduce the lorry driver shortage has been launched by the Driver…
Issues affecting commercial vehicle fleets covered at Fleet & Mobility Live
Some of the biggest commercial vehicle fleets in the UK, representing over 100,000 vehicles, are expected to be in attendance at the Fleet & Mobility Live show…
Acklea Ramps Up Sustainability With 7.2t Recyclable Plastic Traffic Management Vehicles
Traffic management vehicle specialist Acklea is increasing production of its plastic-bodied 7.2t commercial vehicles as demand for more lightweight, fuel-efficient and lower-emission vehicles increases among…
Key senior appointment at Williams Group
Group Head of Aftersales Position for Seasoned Professional Williams Group has appointed Dale Bland as Group Head of Aftersales, representing premium automotive brands BMW, MINI,…
Unite’s six-point plan to alleviate driver crisis
London, UK: transport trade union Unite has accused government company bosses of “dragging their feet” over the HGV driver crisis. The union warns that the…
FSGB says a driver-based van fleet strategy will help combat Covid-19 operational challenges
Fleet ServiceGB (FSGB) is encouraging companies to continue investing in their van fleet operation as the industry combats ongoing operational challenges caused by the Covid-19…
Raw material shortage is shifting the strategies of manufacturers and fleet manager
The global car industry has set ambitious goals to reduce CO2 in the 2030s and demand for EV batteries is growing at an enormous speed.…
Quartix enhances integrated dashcam with latest camera tech
The company first partnered with vehicle camera provider Fleet Focus in January 2020, marking the first tracking software integration and a new AI camera. This…