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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…

Missed oportunities: Spring Statement leaves the industry underwhelmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement of 2025 introduced several measures impacting the logistics industry, fleet operations, and transport management. Fuel Duty Freeze The Chancellor announced…

Government urged to tackle looming fuel duty black hole
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT(UK)) is urging the government to start talks with experts to tackle the impending black hole in…

Fly By Nite brakes new ground with EBPMS technology
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet and asset management solution, is simplifying DVSA compliance for Fly By Nite by equipping all its trailers with Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring…

WNV Systems launches automated Internal Trailer Wash
British company WNV Systems has just unveiled a patented Internal Trailer Wash that uses advanced technology to break new ground in trailer and container sanitation.…

Operator licence refusal due to unauthorised vehicle operations
In a recent decision, the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Western England, Fiona Harrington, refused the application for a restricted goods vehicle operator licence submitted by…

