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4 out of 5 drivers would prefer a spare whe...
More than four-fifths (82%)* of drivers would prefer to have a spare wheel in their boot rather than a tyre inflation kit, a survey of 11,959 AA members carried out last week has revealed. With pothole-related
The Go-Ahead Group plans to recruit 850 app...
The Go-Ahead Group, the UK’s largest employer of transport apprentices, aims to recruit 850 apprentices during 2024 to train as bus drivers, rail drivers, engineers and in a variety of administrative roles. The new recruits will
AI Fleet Optimisation reshaping last-mile d...
In the dynamic landscape of last-mile delivery, the year 2024 heralds a transformative era driven by cutting-edge AI Fleet Optimisation solutions. As the demand for efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective delivery services continues to rise, flexible and
U-Drive secures supplier status on key gove...
U-Drive is to ramp up its focus on public sector vehicle hire after being named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Vehicle Hire Solutions framework, the trading fund and executive agency of the Cabinet
New Volvo FH Electric for Boormalt and Bart...
Boortmalt, a Bury St. Edmunds-based malt firm, has welcomed a new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6×2 tractor unit into its busy fleet – the first heavy-duty electric truck to be deployed in East Anglia. Supplied by
Fleet transport broker highlights why 2024 ...
2024 is the UN International Year of Camelids but in the fleet world, specialist fleet transport insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is highlighting how a perfect storm of potential claims scenarios necessitates it becoming the transport industry’s
PGS puts Birmingham’s first electric HGV ...
A Birmingham haulier which has been setting the standard in logistics for more than 30 years has become the first operator in the second city to add a fully-electric HGV to its fleet. PGS Global Logistics
The Border Target Operating Model: What doe...
On February 1, 2024, the United Kingdom government introduced the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), marking a significant milestone in the country’s approach to border management and governance. This innovative model aims to streamline and enhance
Isuzu D-Max strengthens British Airways gro...
Isuzu UK dealer Weybridge Isuzu announces a deal with UK aviation giant, British Airways (BA). Initially, nine New-Look Isuzu D-Max Utility pick-ups will be provided to aid in airside operations at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. A
Michelin Connected Fleet partners with Scot...
MICHELIN Connected Fleet has signed a four-year partnership with Scottish Water to help boost the performance of the utility’s 2,000-strong mixed fleet and accelerate the firm’s move to electric vehicles (EV) and zero-emission alternatives. The company,
