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Seven up for Gold-standard ELB Partners
Wimbledon-based haulier ELB Partners has maintained its position as London’s only holder of the Gold standard Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) award after securing the…
No extension for DVS deadline but apply before March for leniency
Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit will be enforced from the beginning of March – and thousands of hauliers have still not applied.…
Auto Windscreens ‘primed and ready’ for ADAS Insurance Industry Requirements
Automotive windscreen repair and replacement company, Auto Windscreens is ‘primed and ready’ for the introduction of new ‘Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair…
Daimler plans separation into two pure−play companies
Daimler plans a fundamental change in its structure, designed to unlock the full potential of its businesses in a zero-emissions, software-driven future. The Supervisory Board…
Highways England: What a difference a year makes
Fascinating new footage released by Highways England offers a bird’s eye view of progress being made on the £78 million transformation of a busy M6…
UK Speed Test Laboratory retains prestigious accreditation
Road Safety Support’s speed camera testing and speedometer calibration laboratory, thought to be the only one of its kind worldwide, has maintained its prestigious accreditation…
New car registrations fall -39.5%
The UK new car market fell -39.5% in January with 59,030 fewer registrations compared to the same month last year, according to figures published today…
Van drivers risk £5,000 fine for unsecured dogs while driving
Almost a third (29%) of van drivers are risking a fine of up to £5,000 and potentially invalidating their insurance for not safely securing their…
Volta Trucks selects Meritor to supply the electric drivetrain
Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed the appointment of Meritor as the strategic drivetrain component supplier for the Volta Zero. This…
Potholes a growing concern for drivers
Potholes are perceived by motorists to be a much more significant concern on the road than they were three years ago, overtaking texting and drink…
JATO and Sofico join forces over WLTP
The deadline for the implementation of WLTP solutions has now passed. Yet OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and leasing companies across Europe continue to face significant…
C&C Vehicle Services ramps up capacity to meet van fleet demand
Northampton is home to a brand-new commercial vehicle accident repair centre, opened this week by C&C Vehicle Services to support a surge in demand for…
BVRLA sees satisfaction soar as businesses seek support
The BVRLA has published its 2020 Annual Review showing an increase in member satisfaction across all key areas during one of the most challenging years…
FORS launches abnormal indivisible loads training
FORS is launching a new training course for transport managers, to help them better understand how to manage the transportation of abnormal indivisible loads. Abnormal…
New weather stations helping to keep traffic moving
New roadside weather stations on five-metre-high poles are helping keep England’s motorways and major A roads moving this winter. The weather stations provide vital information…
Government with £20 million chargepoints boost
Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of a £20 million cash injection to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints in towns…