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FedEx Express Tests eActros 300 Electric Tr...
FedEx Express has begun a two-week pilot of an eActros 300 tractor, an all-electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The tractor unit is being used in place of a combustion engine tractor and trailer combination, to fulfil
Fewer goods vehicle drivers are being prose...
Almost 20,000 truckers were prosecuted for speeding in the UK last year – but the number of fines has fallen by a quarter since 2021. That’s according to new stats uncovered by leading vehicle lease firm
How to drive fleet vehicle decarbonisation
UK EV adoption saw a mixed year in 2023, with demand from private EV users falling, but Fleet EV orders were up by a third and the popularity of Fleet orders has continued through to April
Scottish Government enlists Allstar to supp...
Allstar, one of the UK’s leading EV, fuel and business expense payment companies, today announces it is supporting the Scottish government’s EV initiative for an ideal public charging offering. Launching as the first business charging provider
Castrol launches new VECTON fully synthetic...
Castrol has launched a new product under its VECTON commercial vehicle lubricant range that meets the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers’ (ACEA) 2022 specifications for Heavy-Duty (HD) engines*. Castrol VECTON LONG DRAIN 5W-30 E6/E9 is a
Truckstops to be upgraded with £16.5m fund...
Truckstops throughout England are gearing up to enhance their offerings, thanks to a fresh injection of funds from the government. The aim is to revamp parking spaces, upgrade welfare facilities, and fortify rest areas to ensure
Glasgow expands 20mph network
The speed limit on almost 4,000 Glasgow streets is set to be lowered to 20mph. The proposed change, which follow an in-depth analysis of the city’s road network, support the national strategy for 20mph, which will
GDL Bill presented to parliament
MPs are being encouraged to back a new Bill that will set the wheels in motion for the introduction of graduated driver licencing. The Bill was presented to Parliament by Kim Leadbeater MP. It proposes that the Government
How disruptions in the supply chain affect ...
Supply chains across industries are a focal point for the success of processes and operations. Disruptions can have huge consequences not just for individual businesses but the entire industry. This is why it’s important to strengthen
The urgency of boosting the eLCV sector in ...
Fleet managers face a critical decision – how to power their expanding commercial vehicle fleets. Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) underscore the pressing need for a significant boost in the
