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Volvo Trucks begins production of all-new Volvo VNR

Volvo Trucks begins production of all-new V...

Feb 18, 2026No Comments

Volvo Trucks has officially begun production of the all-new Volvo VNR at its New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, marking a major milestone for the company’s North American operations. Designed specifically for urban and regional

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Stronger HGV Visibility Standards Boost Road Safety and CO2 emissions and HGV Registrations

HGV registrations dip in 2025 as ZEV uptake...

Feb 18, 2026No Comments

New HGV registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market contracted every quarter last

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Future-Focused Risk Management Strategies to Implement in 2026 including automation in the fleet industry

The road ahead for the fleet industry in 20...

Feb 18, 2026No Comments

The direction of travel for the UK fleet industry in 2026 is clear. Electrification is no longer optional, operational costs are under sharper scrutiny and regulatory pressure is intensifying. The landscape is being reshaped primarily by

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Rearo drives national expansion with major fleet investment

Rearo drives national expansion with major ...

Feb 17, 2026No Comments

Bathroom and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has completed a significant strategic investment in its logistics division, with the purchase of a new fleet of high volume delivery trucks. The £400,000 purchase marks a key milestone in

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CILT(UK) launches Women in Supply Chain & Transport event

CILT(UK) launches Women in Supply Chain �...

Feb 17, 2026No Comments

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) is proud to announce its Women in Supply Chain & Transport event, taking place on Thursday 5 March at CEVA-EMG, East Midlands. Aligned with International Women’s

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Insite Reports 89% HGV Skills Bootcamp Pass Rate

Insite announces 89% practical test pass ra...

Feb 17, 2026No Comments

Insite has published its 2025 Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving results, revealing an 89% practical test pass rate among candidates completing its courses. The figure significantly outperforms the current national LGV pass rate of 61.1% for

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FVTH opens purpose-built depot in Wraysbury

FVTH opens purpose-built depot in Wraysbury

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

FVTH has officially moved from its Colnbrook maintenance depot to a purpose-built facility just ten minutes away in Wraysbury, near Junction 13 of the M25. The new depot, strategically located to support fleets in West London

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Bunzl Retail Supplies partners with TIP for major fleet upgrade

Bunzl Retail Supplies partners with TIP for...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

TIP Group has completed a major fleet upgrade programme for Bunzl Retail Supplies, supplying a substantial number of new trucks and trailers alongside fully refurbished assets as part of a long-term hire agreement. The partnership combines

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Pothole-related breakdowns up by a quarter in just 12 months

Pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last ye...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Pothole-related breakdowns rose by 15% in 2025, according to new data from the RAC Pothole Index, highlighting the ongoing crisis facing Britain’s road network. RAC patrols attended 26,048 breakdowns last year caused by damaged shock absorbers,

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Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to protect supply chains

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to prot...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Leading UK transport and logistics organisations have united to call on the European Commission to delay full enforcement of new biometric border controls under the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that stricter checks could disrupt trade,