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New Volvo rigids boost Richford Motor Services’ growing fleet

New Volvo rigids boost Richford Motor Servi...

Feb 23, 2026No Comments

Richford Motor Services is adding 24 Volvo FL 4×2 recovery trucks to its expanding nationwide operation. The arrival of the new 12-tonne rigids forms part of an ongoing fleet renewal programme for the Alfreton-based business. The

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Bruce Express adds a Krone Profi Liner lifting roof to fleet

Bruce Express adds a Krone Profi Liner lift...

Feb 23, 2026No Comments

Bruce Express, a long-established family-run UK transport and logistics operator, has added a new Krone Profi Liner lifting roof curtainsider to its fleet, giving greater loading flexibility for a wider range of cargo. The company, a

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Drink-driving

More than 2,500 motorists caught drink-driv...

Feb 23, 2026No Comments

More than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink‑driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years, new RAC analysis of DVLA data shows – highlighting the scale of repeat offending on UK roads.*

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Go-Ahead celebrates 1,000 zero-emission buses in London

Go-Ahead celebrates 1,000 zero-emission bus...

Feb 23, 2026No Comments

Go-Ahead, the operator of the largest zero-emission bus fleet in the UK, has reached 1,000 zero-emission buses at Go-Ahead London. The 1,000th bus was charged yesterday by Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor, Transport and Mete Coban, MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy. The zero-emission buses at Go-Ahead London will cut carbon emissions

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MAN UK recognised by Top Employer Institute

MAN UK recognised by Top Employer Institute

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

MAN Truck & Bus UK has been officially recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, underlining the company’s commitment to workplace excellence, employee engagement and sustainable business growth.

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DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual for 2026

DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual ...

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has released updated versions of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Manuals that will apply from 1 April 2026, marking an important development for

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Michelle Little

Michelle Little

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

Michelle Little is Head of Propositions at So Energy Joining So Energy in 2024, Michelle was attracted by its forward-thinking approach and their real focus on supporting customers as energy priorities and landscape changes. Read more

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Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support EV transition

Advancing the UK’s EV transition in 2026

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

As 2026 gets underway, the UK’s shift toward electrifying transport remains crucial for achieving net‑zero goals. While the uptake of electric vehicles in 2025 has been significant, it has also highlighted practical challenges that must be

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Gerardo Zarazua de Rubens is Senior Vice President at BetterFleet

Gerardo Zarazua de Rubens

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

Gerardo Zarazua de Rubens is Senior Vice President at BetterFleet, a global leader in planning and operations software for zero-emission fleets, where he leads engagement with clients across the UK and Europe, including the EV charging

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No longer optional for EV Fleets: proper load management

No longer optional for EV Fleets: proper lo...

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

One of the most common mistakes fleets make when electrifying is treating EV charging as a hardware problem. Buy chargers, install them, plug vehicles in, and assume the rest will sort itself out. Unfortunately, it won’t.