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Driver texting on mobile phone

Transport Secretary declares “zero tolerance” for phone-use behind the wheel

From today, motorists are breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel for any use, including to take photos or

Car Share

Zero Carbon Commuting is the answer to rising fuel costs

The repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are causing rapid increases in the cost of fuel across the UK. Against a wider backdrop of high

Dashcam system

DCL Camatics transforming fleet insurance sector

DCL Camatics, the specialist commercial motor insurance solution from Direct Commercial Ltd, is taking advantage of VisionTrack’s video telematics expertise to deliver a unique insurance

White van driving in Europe

Operating light goods vehicles in Europe?

New EU rules from 21 May 2022, will mean that operators or users of vans and other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up

Amazon Prime electric HGVs

Amazon unveils first-ever fully electric heavy goods vehicles in its UK fleet

Amazon is launching five electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in its delivery fleet for the first time in the UK. The 37-tonne fully-electric vehicles are

Spring Statement

Spring Statement: Industry responds

Yesterday, 23rd March 2022, Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement. In it he stated that fuel duty will be cut by 5p until March 2023,

Mechanic working on a van

Fleet Management: keep your vehicles safe and well-maintained

If your business runs a fleet of vehicles you will already be aware of how expensive they can be to manage. Bad fleet management can

On street EV Charging

New ambition required for UK’s electric vehicle charging rollout

In a new report published today, industry leaders – including experts from EY, UKPN, Motability, Mitie Group PLC and Connected Kerb – unanimously call for

Vanarama

Auto Trader Group acquires Autorama (UK) Limited for £200mn

Auto Trader Group plc, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, has agreed to acquire Autorama (UK) Limited, one of the UK’s largest transactional marketplaces for leasing new vehicles.

Janine McMaster

Walkers Transport underscores gender equality commitment with McMaster promotion

Walkers Transport has demonstrated its commitment to closing the gender gap in the transport and logistics industry by promoting Janine McMaster to sales director –