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Podfather launches podswap at CV Show 2025
Podfather will be launching a Haulier Management System at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Called Podswap, the system enables and manages the sharing of transport jobs…
The cost and implications of HGV diesel spillage
Diesel spillages from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are a serious hazard on UK roads, with significant financial, environmental, and legal consequences. A single diesel spill…
Chippenham Pit Stop expands truck parking facilities
Truck drivers can now benefit from 63 additional secure parking spaces at Chippenham Pit Stop, one of the UK’s premier truck stops, following a £2m…
Wincanton completes pilot of rapid-deployment TUAL PowerUp Charger
TUAL, the leading innovator in swappable powerbanks and versatile charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles, announces the completion of a highly successful trial of its…
Stellantis and IVECO to supply two IVECO branded electric vans
Stellantis Pro One, the Stellantis N.V. business unit dedicated to commercial vehicles, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures…
UK fleets identify AI as key to safer roads
Real-time driver alerts and assistance powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are being recognised as key to improving fleet safety, with 69% of UK fleet operators…
54 HGV charging hubs across the UK
In a landmark move towards sustainable transportation, Innovate UK has unveiled a £200 million initiative to establish 54 HGV charging hubs across the United Kingdom.…
Freight crime spirals out of control
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has responded to the latest freight crime statistics which reveal a significant rise in the value of losses from goods…
Arnold Clark installs over 240 ultra-rapid EV charge points
Arnold Clark has installed over 240 ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points in Scotland and England, making it cheaper and easier for drivers to charge on…
Addressing lack of awareness of the Windsor Framework
The Windsor Framework is a post-Brexit agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU), established to address the practical challenges faced by…
Bretts Transport launches new customer service division
Leading warehousing and distribution specialist Bretts Transport has launched a new-customer service division to enhance its offering to customers. Having had a positive end to…
Increasing calls for reinstating hard shoulders
The introduction of smart motorways was intended to ease congestion and improve traffic flow. However, growing safety concerns, technological failures, and public opposition have fuelled…
XPO Logistics partners with DCS Group
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has partnered with DCS Group, a key UK distributor and manufacturer…
North Ayrshire Council cuts fleet emissions with HVO
North Ayrshire Council has announced it has switched 36 refuse collection vehicles from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This initiative is expected to save…
Transport Secretary backs EV Superhub of the future
With just one week to go until its grand opening, Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander has visited InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub, an innovative site…
The problem of late payments in the UK haulage industry
Late payments continue to plague the UK haulage industry, creating financial instability for businesses and negatively impacting the wider economy. Despite efforts to enforce stricter…