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Bus design considerations around the world
In Europe, an average height bus driver might be more than a foot taller than one in Southeast Asia, according to a WorldData summary of…
Renault Trucks awarded Ecovadis Gold for the seventh year running
Renault Trucks reaffirms its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, having been awarded the Ecovadis Gold certification for the seventh year in a row. With a…
Fuel duty reform is the quickest win for growth and decarbonisation
Paul Holland, Managing Director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Corpay (including Allstar), says the Chancellor of the Exchequer is missing an easy win on both growth…
Successful EcoDuo pilot project completed
After a year of intensive practical testing between Wolfsburg, Lehrte and Barcelona, the EcoDuo pilot project in Germany has been successfully completed. The EcoDuo, a…
Auto Windscreens announces partnership with NFU Mutual
Auto Windscreens has announced a new partnership with NFU Mutual to provide its customers with glass repair, replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations.…
More than 100,000 tool thefts reported since 2020
More than 105,000 tool thefts have been reported to police forces across the UK since 2020, according to figures revealed in an FOI attained by…
Expect Distribution’s first electric HGVs under eFREIGHT 2030 project
Expect Distribution has taken delivery of its first two fully electric heavy goods vehicles as part of the eFREIGHT 2030 project, marking a major step…
TVL Security delivers load area-only Ford Pro security packs
Expanding its range of factory-fit Ford security packs, TVL Security has developed streamlined versions of its existing HookLock and ArmourShell Security packages focusing solely on…
Mercedes-Benz ELF: a novel approach to charging electric vehicles
Mercedes-Benz is redefining electric mobility with its ELF – Experimental Charging Vehicle – a mobile testbed for the next generation of charging technologies. Standing for…
EES delays must be avoided at all costs
This weekend (Sunday, 12 October) sees the implementation of the EU’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES). Business group Logistics UK says it is essential the EU…
Certas Energy launches UK’s first HVO-only bunker in Birmingham
Leading independent fuel distributor in the UK, Certas Energy, has launched the country’s first dedicated hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) bunker at Tyseley Energy Park in…
EU extends toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks
The European Union has confirmed the extension of toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks, reinforcing its commitment to greener freight transport and decarbonising European logistics. This…
Only one in four UK businesses feel prepared for a major crisis
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today released its State of Connected Operations (SOCO) Report—Plan, Act, Recover: Disaster Preparedness in Physical Operations. The report…
GXO and Shepherd Neame roll out first Renault Trucks E-Tech Ts
GXO Logistics, Inc, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has partnered with its long-standing customer, independent family brewer and pub company, Shepherd Neame, to…
Mercedes-Benz Actros achieves 5-star Euro NCAP
The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Truck Ratings have awarded the Mercedes-Benz Actros (4×2 Tractor Unit) and Actros (6×2 Rigid) the highest 5-star rating, reflecting Mercedes-Benz…
Full order book fuels Wrightbus growth
Wrightbus bosses hailed production efficiencies and a full order book for a 77% leap in revenue at the Ballymena-based business. Chief Executive Jean-Marc Gales said…