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Traffic Jam in Gateshead

Traffic jams are van drivers’ worst probl...

Aug 14, 2024Comments off

In a new Webfleet survey, UK van drivers said that spending less time in traffic would be the number one thing to improve their working lives. Spending less time stuck in traffic has topped the list

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Autonomous truck image

HGV drivers have safety concerns over auton...

Aug 14, 2024Comments off

Social listening conducted by SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, discovered truck drivers have concerns over the safety of autonomous trucks. The prospect of self-driving trucks promises a future where the haulage industry becomes faster, greener, and arguably

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Mercedes-Benz becomes first international car maker to obtain approval for Level 4 automated driving testing on urban roads and highways in Beijing

Mercedes-Benz to begin Level 4 autonomous d...

Aug 14, 2024Comments off

Mercedes-Benz announces to have become the first international car maker to obtain approval for Level 4 automated driving testing for designated urban roads and highways in Beijing. As part of Mercedes‑Benz China’s technology research projects, this

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Kwik Fit has signed a deal with Mercedes Benz Vans for more than 100 new mobile tyre fitting vehicles

Kwik Fit expands mobile tyre fitting networ...

Aug 13, 2024Comments off

Kwik Fit, operator of the UK’s longest established mobile tyre fitting service, is extending its network in response to an increase in demand from both fleet and retail customers.  The company has signed an agreement with

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The eSweeper in operation in Olympic Park

idVerde turns to electric power from Aebi S...

Aug 13, 2024Comments off

idVerde, the country’s leading grounds maintenance provider, is employing an all-electric eSwingo from Aebi Schmidt as part of a new contract to reduce carbon emissions at the 560-acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Olympic Park, home

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Stellantis electric vans

Stellantis continues to lead UK electric va...

Aug 13, 2024Comments off

Stellantis continues to lead the UK electric van market*, according to the latest registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Vauxhall took the crown for the best-selling electric van brand in

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A row of trucks

Truck Cartel: Competition Appeal Tribunal g...

Aug 13, 2024Comments off

The RHA has been granted a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) and given the go ahead by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to seek compensation for operators (including the 18,000+ already signed up) after truck manufacturers were found

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Logistics UK’s Digital Transformation in Logistics conference

Logistics tech conference returns this autu...

Aug 12, 2024Comments off

Logistics UK’s Digital Transformation in Logistics conference is returning for its second year, as part of the programme for Birmingham Tech Week – the UK’s largest regional tech festival and conference. The event at The Studio in Birmingham

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Hands-Free mobile phone while driving, Emergency Alert Test

Video highlights dangers of hands-free mobi...

Aug 12, 2024Comments off

A video resource, grounded in behavioural change theory, has been developed to help reduce the use of hands-free phones by professional drivers, by debunking the myth that it is safer than using a hand-held device. The

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Pall-Ex Logistics HGV

Pall-Ex Group announces launch of Pall-Ex L...

Aug 12, 2024Comments off

Pall-Ex Group, a leading palletised freight distribution network, is proud to announce the launch of Pall-Ex Logistics. This new entity integrates several previously independent operations to create a comprehensive full-service logistics provider, offering a full spectrum