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RAC calls for action on headlight glare
The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found 85% of those affected believe the problem is getting worse.* An RAC survey of
December road freight prices reach 2023 pea...
As 2023 drew to a close, road freight prices reached their highest point since December 2022, as anticipated by the industry. With fuel prices rising steadily between July and November last year and capacities strained amid
Trojan Energy secures £26 million investme...
Trojan Energy, the on-street electric vehicle charging specialist, has secured a significant £26 million investment to facilitate its ambitious growth plans. The funding round comprises of £8 million from growth capital investor, BGF alongside an £18
Volvo electric tractor units approved for g...
Volvo Trucks has become the first truck manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the Government’s plug-in grant of up to £25,000 on new registrations, including the International
Shock figures show pothole damage at record...
A new partnership has been launched today (15 January) between road users and industry to help tackle the scourge of potholes as shock new figures from the AA show pothole damage to vehicles has hit a
M&M Kerr stripped of operating license...
In a recent turn of events, M&M Kerr, a prominent transport company and Scotland’s only haulier of hanging meat, has faced the severe consequence of losing its operating license due to tampering with vehicle speed limiters.
Vehicle choice more important than range fo...
Fleets are more worried about vehicle choice and availability on their road to electrification rather than range according to findings from Northgate’s EV roadshow surveys. Reducing carbon emissions is also a major priority according to operators
Hertz makes controversial move, selling one...
In a surprising and controversial decision, Hertz, the well-known car rental company, has announced that it will be selling off a significant portion of its electric car fleet and replacing them with petrol vehicles. The move
The UK’s largest HGV recruiter celebrates...
Driver Hire began in 1983, initially as a one-man-band. From these humble beginnings, it has been built into a company which has stood the test of time as the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter. Reflecting on
Lasting Labcraft light for international va...
Sortimo, the global van racking specialist, is marking its 50th anniversary and 15 years collaboration with Labcraft – one of the foremost UK-based designers and manufacturers of LED vehicle lighting. With its UK base in Warrington
