Latest Fleet News
February fuel rise sends pump prices to six-month high
The average price of a litre of petrol has hit its highest level since last September, with drivers having now endured five consecutive months of…
Green Flag awarded Northgate’s rescue partner contract
Green Flag, the leading breakdown provider owned by Direct Line Group, today announced it has been appointed by Northgate, the UK’s largest business-to-business light commercial…
UK hits 75,000 electric car charge point milestone
Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, has published new statistics showing that the country has surpassed 75,000 public charge points. Zapmap data for…
EMG/Gravity Media acquire Volvo FE Electric rigid
EMG/Gravity Media has added a new Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid into its operation, marking a first for the UK’s television industry. It will be…
JATCO establishes JATCO UK in Sunderland
Global automotive automatic transmission manufacturer JATCO Ltd has provided a major boost to the UK automotive industry by officially opening a new factory, creating up…
M25 to shut for 2 weekends in March
Ahead of National Highways closing the M25 twice in March – starting this weekend – RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Without careful planning, drivers…
The RHA has launched an industry wide survey on Net Zero
The new survey which seeks input from across the road transport sector will be open until April and will help to inform the association’s work…
Government urged to introduce evidential roadside saliva testing
As the UK marks the 10th anniversary of Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act, D.tec International – the UK supplier of DrugWipe, the Home Office…
Logistics critical to success of government’s industrial strategy
The leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the…
STARK UK expands partnership with Trakm8
STARK UK, one of the largest retailers and distributors of building materials for the professional segment in Europe, is set to further enhance its fleet…
BVRLA offering Women’s Voices in Fleet course
The BVRLA is offering a new course to help women across its membership feel confident, clear and persuasive when speaking publicly. Taking place across 20…
Privacy vs telematics: overcoming the concerns of drivers
Fleet and video telematics are increasingly used by fleets to achieve performance, efficiency and safety improvements, and yet, despite the many proven benefits, some wariness…
U.S. vs. U.K.: How does road transport differ?
Whether you’re managing a fleet in the U.S. or the U.K., road transport keeps businesses moving. But factors like road networks and vehicle design vary…
BP scales back climate goals in renewed focus on oil and gas
In a significant strategic realignment, BP has announced a substantial increase in its oil and gas investments, scaling back its previous commitments to renewable energy.…
Gear up for RTX 2025!
Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 is set to be the most expansive and exciting edition yet. Taking place from 24-26 June at the NAEC Stoneleigh,…
Vehicle production down in January
UK vehicle production declined by -17.7% in the first month of the year, with factories turning out 71,104 cars and 6,908 commercial vehicles (CVs) for…