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Construction industry survey reveals a lack of control over vehicle usage
New research released today has revealed that construction managers are in the dark about how and when their company vehicles are being used, leading to…
Seven considerations for upgrading fleets to 5G
With all the press attention and hype about 5G, it’s natural to wonder when the real deal is arriving. What form will it take? And…
Trials of the Mercedes−Benz eEconic
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is pushing resolutely ahead with the development of the battery-electric eEconic for municipal operations in multiple intensive trial series. The test engineers’ focus…
Planned nationwide lorry driver strike ‘counterproductive’
The RHA is warning that a plan for thousands of lorry drivers to strike on 23 August to demand better pay and conditions will only…
Government encourages fleet operators to convert to electric vehicles
Funding to boost the UK’s transition to zero emission road freight, supporting industry and creating jobs has been announced today (27 July 2021). Pioneering £20 million…
Costain to lead ‘electric road’ trial for HGV charging
Costain is getting government funding for a feasibility study into “electric roads” for battery-powered heavy goods vehicles. The contractor will consider trials of an ‘Electric…
Irresponsible off-roading!
At 19:45 on Saturday 24th July Bolton Mountain Rescue Team were requested to assist with the report of a vehicle “stuck in a marsh” whilst…
New Renault Trafic Passenger
The latest generation New Trafic Passenger builds on the strengths of its predecessors to offer large families and passenger transport professionals even more refinement, space…
Third of commercial vehicles could be at risk of CAZ charges
A third of commercial vehicles could be at risk of incurring charges in Clean Air Zones (CAZ) launching this year, research by UK fleet management…
Mercedes−Benz prepares to go all−electric
Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to go all electric by the end of the decade, where market conditions allow. Shifting from electric-first to electric-only, the world’s…
Volvo advances LNG models to fill diesel delivery gaps
Long waits for deliveries of new commercial vehicles to customers thanks, in part, to shortages of key components are bedevilling manufacturers at present. Volvo Trucks…
LCVs values reach new record at BCA in June 2021
LCV values rose sharply in June 2021 at BCA, with average light commercial prices reaching just under £10,000 for the first time. Average LCV values…
Why communication is at the heart of achieving driver buy-in
Over the years, there has been a gradual shift in drivers’ attitudes towards in-cab safety technology. From basic dash cams to more recent systems which…
SmartDrive releases next generation solution for inattentive driving
SmartDrive Systems, now part of Omnitracs, has released SmartSense™ for Inattentive Driving+. SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+’s integrated interior cameras and sensor technology, employs AI and…
Futureproofing fleet management for SMEs post-pandemic
As the UK economy emerges from one of its most testing periods, it is promising to read that projected growth is positive – with the…
Boost the benefits of putting your fleet out to tender
Whether a business is obliged to put their fleet contract out to tender, is seeking a new supplier or simply benchmarking the market to have leverage with their…