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Report shows UK’s self-driving future at risk
New research from future mobility experts, DG Cities, has uncovered a significant trust gap in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that could undermine the UK’s…
UK Government extends the Plug-in Truck and Van grants to 2026
On 31st March 2025, the UK Government announced the extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grants for an additional year, reinforcing its commitment to…
Updated requirements for the Laden Brake Test
Ensuring commercial vehicles are roadworthy is a vital duty for operators and transport managers. A key aspect of this responsibility is brake testing, which has…
HGV driver awarded £166,000 in damages for injuries
In a recent legal decision, an HGV driver previously compensated with £110,000 for injuries sustained during unloading has been awarded an additional £56,000 in damages…
Arnold Clark welcomes 118 new apprentices
Arnold Clark is delighted to have recently welcomed 118 new apprentices into the company as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. The apprenticeship programme at Arnold…
HGVC trains nearly 3,500 new HGV drivers at Skills Bootcamps
Since its launch in 2021 by the Department for Education (DfE), the Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving initiative has had a significant impact. By the…
Cross River Partnership launches the Waterloo Freight Hub
Cross River Partnership (CRP), an impartial partnership organisation, is excited to launch an innovative, sustainable and transformative 6-month Trial of zero-emission deliveries from the Waterloo…
Bartrums saves time and money on DVS compliance
Durite’s self-installation support has helped Bartrums Haulage & Storage with cost-effective DVS compliance. TfL’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) implemented Phase 2 in October, as part…
How AI is changing the transport industry
Artificial Intelligence is steadily becoming a key component in many industries, and the transport and logistics sector is no different. According to Barney Goffer, Product…
World-leading companies on track to run 100% EV fleets by 2030
A challenging economy, geopolitical events and political shifts are not stopping companies from forging ahead with ambitious plans to operate zero emission fleets by 2030.…
New HVO tank hire initiative launched
Leading independent fuel distributor in the UK, Certas Energy, has launched a new fuel tank hiring initiative for its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) product this…
Is there a place for self-driving vehicles in the fleet industry?
You’ve likely heard about the rapid advancements in self-driving vehicles. Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology promises increased efficiency and reduced labour costs, but is the industry…
Five-minute ultra-rapid chargers are coming
Electric car manufacturer BYD has recently announced that it is installing electric vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid chargers with a maximum output of 1,360 kW in China…
Combined car and commercial vehicle production declines
UK car and commercial vehicle production declined -11.6% in February, to 82,178 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor…
The likely impact of U.S. import tariffs on UK carmakers
The recent imposition of a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles and motor parts by U.S. President Donald Trump, due to start on Thursday 3rd…
Crimping tools for fleet technicians
Which one is right for the job? Frequent vehicle breakdowns can cause costly downtime and negatively affect your brand. One way to prevent this is…