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Logistics UK launches search for Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026
Business group Logistics UK has launched its search for Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026, inviting professional drivers across the country to nominate roadside…

A data-driven approach required to fix UK’s pothole crisis
The UK is thought to have more than one million potholes, with these road defects being one of the leading causes of car breakdowns, according…

DPD opens two new distribution centres in South East
The UK’s leading premium parcel delivery company DPD has opened two new 60,000 sq ft regional distribution centres in Crawley and Sittingbourne. Part of a…

Are truck drivers respected in the UK?
A simple question – are truck drivers respected? – sparked a lively discussion when SNAP, the digital solutions provider for international mobility, posed it to…

IVECO launches Stolen Vehicle Assistance for enhanced van security
Across Europe, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) now face a tenfold higher risk of theft compared to passenger cars, with rental vehicles nearly doubling that risk.…

Farizon expands dealer network with Pentagon Farizon Derby
Farizon Auto UK has appointed Pentagon Motor Group to represent the brand from its Derby site. The retailer will sell and maintain Farizon’s growing all-electric…

Why secure device integration is imperative in the era of cyber scams
As a fleet manager, your role has evolved to command the intersection of logistics and technology. The connectivity that drives efficiency across your vehicles has…

New UK-EU SPS Agreement set to boost trade
UK exporters and importers could see significant reductions in costs, delays and administrative burdens following the government’s announcement of progress on a new Sanitary and…

Electrifying UK fleets could cut operating costs by up to 64%
A new report by EY and Eurelectric suggests that electrifying UK fleets could significantly reduce operating costs for businesses across Europe, with savings of up…

HIVED One launches to simplify ecommerce logistics
HIVED, the AI-native and fully electric parcel delivery company, has launched HIVED One, a new service designed to simplify logistics for small and medium-sized ecommerce…

Maritime Transport to contribute to Ofgem-funded Future Fleet project
Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, is supporting an Ofgem-funded innovation project aimed at helping freight operators plan…

IVECO S-Way LNG Named Sustainable Truck of the Year
IVECO has reinforced its leadership in sustainable transport, with the biomethane-powered IVECO S-Way LNG being named ‘Sustainable Truck of the Year’ in the Tractor category.…

Transport Select Committee to revisit driver facilities progress
The UK Parliament’s Transport Select Committee will examine the progress made in improving facilities for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and coach drivers when it hears…

Retail delivery fleets among the hardest working fleet vehicles
New analysis from fleet technology specialist Lightfoot has highlighted the intense operational pressures faced by retail delivery fleets, revealing they are among the hardest working…

BYD unveils 1,500kW Flash Charging and Blade Battery 2.0
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has introduced two major technological breakthroughs designed to accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles: its self-developed…

Protean Electric acquired by EXEDY Corporation
Protean Electric, a global leader in in-wheel motor technology, has been acquired by drivetrain manufacturer EXEDY Corporation from vehicle electrification specialist BEDEO Group. The move…

