Latest Fleet News
Dawsongroup to acquire Dan Ryan Truck Rental
Dawsongroup has announced a binding agreement to acquire Dan Ryan Truck Rental, Ireland’s longest-established commercial truck and van rental, leasing and contract hire business, in…
Scottish Government adds £1m to help HGV SMEs plan zero-emission future
The Scottish Government has announced a further £1 million investment in its SME Fleet Analysis Support Fund, extending practical support for small and medium-sized haulage…
ADR battery declaration rules tightened for dangerous goods HGVs
Operators of heavy goods vehicles carrying dangerous goods face a small but important change to the ADR testing process, with the Driver and Vehicle Standards…
Geely and Ford partnership breathes new life into Valencia plant
Ford and Geely have announced a landmark manufacturing partnership that will see the Chinese automotive giant build vehicles at Ford’s underutilised Almussafes plant in Valencia,…
Four new Volvo FE refrigerated trucks for Nortrade
Frozen seafood distributor Nortrade has expanded its delivery fleet with four new Volvo FE 4×2 18-tonne rigid trucks, replacing vehicles from a rival manufacturer after…
91% of hauliers stuck beneath an “integration ceiling”
The UK’s road transport sector has reached an “integration ceiling”, with 91% of hauliers operating below seamless system integration despite increasing investment in digital technology,…
How fleet telematics can optimise loading operations
Loading operations involve a variety of data, from trailer identification, scheduling and inventory. Modern loading infrastructure, such as modular platforms and mobile docks, can help…
Cargo crime threat rises across UK and Europe
The growing threat of organised cargo crime across the UK and Europe is putting greater focus on the importance of secure HGV parking, with transport…
LCVs emerge as the weak link in the UK’s ZEV transition
The UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is being held back by a shortage of electric vans, according to new research from automotive intelligence specialist…
Smart energy hubs could cut fleet electrification costs
New research from Cenex has highlighted how smart energy hubs combining solar generation, battery energy storage and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging could help fleet…
Your Vehicle Rental strengthens leadership team
Independent vehicle rental and fleet management specialist Your Vehicle Rental has strengthened its leadership team after a successful first year in business, appointing industry veteran…
Put automotive sector at the heart of UK growth strategy
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the UK automotive sector a central pillar of…
DX strengthens logistics partnership with Viking UK
DX Group has expanded its long-standing partnership with workplace supplies specialist Viking UK after securing a new multi-year contract to provide next-day delivery services across…
Can Andy Burnham deliver for UK logistics and transport?
Andy Burnham officially became the UK’s Prime Minister on 20 July 2026 following his election as Labour leader, promising to deliver a “circuit breaker for…
FleetCheck launches free O licence management pack
FleetCheck has launched a free downloadable resource pack designed to help new transport managers simplify O licence management and stay on top of their legal…
GEM warns UK drivers of £200 tolls and costly fines in Europe
Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging UK motorists travelling abroad this summer to prepare thoroughly before setting off, warning that fatigue,…