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John Mackirdy embraces connected fleet mana...
Scotland’s John Mackirdy Limited has enabled Carrier Transicold’s LynxTM Fleet digital platform across its temperature-controlled trailers. Using this technology, the company will further strengthen its cold chain management through the application of advanced Internet of Things
53 logistics firms take opportunity to trai...
The Driver Academy Group (DAG), a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK, is helping 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 employees as part of its majority-funded Skills Bootcamps in
The three things the UK’s fleets need in ...
The next statement will arrive at a transitional phase for the UK’s fleets, and road users in general. While previously it seemed as though the country was charging all-out into a largely electric future, with 2030 the last
New Generation DAF XB to make its debut at ...
The New Generation DAF XB series is having its world premiere at the Solutrans exhibition in Lyon, France from November 21 to November 25. Full in the spotlights is the 12-tonne XB Electric – Europe’s first
Williams Showcases the First BMW i5
Williams BMW is launching its support for the Peak District National Park, by showcasing some of the area’s most exciting artists, to create an immersive backdrop at the highly anticipated Manchester Art Fair. Taking place from
Menzies presents its Autumn Statement wishl...
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will deliver his Autumn Statement to Parliament on Wednesday 22 November. With the state of the economy still feeling somewhat uncertain, much of his statement is likely to surround a progress update
Euro NCAP releases the CV Rating for the Fo...
The optional autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system, which includes Forward Collision Warning (FCW) was fitted to the test vehicle. In tests of its reaction to a car in front, the system generally performed well, with collisions
DAF Trucks starts the DAF EV Relay
DAF Trucks has started its DAF EV Relay, with two DAF LF Electric 4×2 rigids on a tour of its Dealer Network to train and familiarise staff at all 34 of the market leader’s truck sales
UK is on course for one million BEVs by Feb...
Experts are predicting that there will be one million BEVs on UK roads for the first time by February 2024. According to cap hpi, heading into October 2023, there were nearly 900k pure BEVs on UK
Tootbus engages Magtec to repower fleet of ...
Tootbus has engaged Magtec, the UK’s leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of drive systems for commercial electric vehicles, to repower a fleet of 15 open top double-decker buses for its iconic sightseeing services in central London.
