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What are the top trucking safety reforms in...
Changes are sweeping through the trucking industry as a response to the alarming increase in road fatalities involving lorries. While the U.K. numbers aren’t as high as U.S. statistics, heavy goods vehicles remain disproportionately involved in
Vp Brandon Hire Station cuts accident costs...
Vp Brandon Hire Station, the UK’s leading tool and equipment hire specialist, has reduced accident-related costs by 40%, saving £192,000 annually, after adopting AI-powered solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform. Before using
Be.EV installs ultra-rapid charging at Tesc...
National EV charging network Be.EV has partnered with AAAZ Investments to install ultra-rapid charging bays at a site on Livesy Branch Road in Blackburn, which features a Tesco Express store (BB2 5AY). The deal has seen
Queclink introduces new asset and cargo tra...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched an asset and cargo monitoring tool for the logistics and material handling marketplace. The robust and compact Bluetooth beacon boasts advanced tracking, easy
UK Government’s Depot Charging Scheme
The Government has launched the Depot Charging Scheme, a pivotal initiative to support fleet operators in transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). Announced as part of a £63 million package to bolster EV infrastructure, the scheme provides
Bestway Northern fined £1 million followin...
In a sobering reminder of the importance of workplace safety, Bestway Northern Limited, a leading grocery wholesaler, was fined £1 million in July 2025 after the tragic death of one of its employees, Lee Warburton. The
14 graduate from the TIP Mechanic Academy
All 14 students from the second cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have successfully graduated – with each now progressing into the next phase of their careers, including working toward further qualifications, such as the Institute
Is the new EV Grant about to descend into c...
The recent, and widely welcomed, government announcement of a new electric vehicle (EV) grant is starting to cause concern and could lead to chaos before it is even implemented. Stuart Masson, Editorial Director of The Car
Fusion Processing to automate Impact Protec...
Fusion Processing Ltd, a leader in autonomous drive technology, is conducting a technical feasibility study to trial systems that would automate an on-highway Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV). The aim is to remove the need for a
Pay attention to driver fatigue
Fleet transport insurance specialist, McCarron Coates, is warning fleets, of all types, to not play the monotony game or over-rely on British driver hour regulations for their fatigue compliance. The Leeds-based insurance broker reminds companies who
