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MICHELIN X Works Tyres bring durability and cost savings to HD Ricketts

MICHELIN X Works Tyres bring durability and...

May 14, 2026No Comments

West Midlands haulage and quarrying specialist HD Ricketts says the durability, traction and accidental damage guarantee offered by MICHELIN X Works tyres are helping to reduce operating costs across its demanding commercial vehicle fleet. The company

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Schöni Transport launches Switzerland’s E-Trailer pilot

Schöni Transport launches Switzerland’s ...

May 14, 2026No Comments

Swiss logistics operator Schöni Transport has partnered with German technology company Trailer Dynamics to introduce the country’s first operational E-Trailer pilot, marking a significant step forward for sustainable road freight transport in Europe. The electrified semi-trailer

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Volvo Trucks unveils most fuel-efficient 13-litre engines yet

Volvo Trucks unveils most fuel-efficient 13...

May 13, 2026No Comments

Volvo Trucks has revealed two all-new 13-litre combustion engines designed to deliver improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions and compatibility with renewable fuels, including future hydrogen applications. Built on Volvo’s latest in-house developed engine platform, the new

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Government to cut red tape for businesses using electric vans

Government to cut red tape for businesses u...

May 13, 2026No Comments

The UK Government has announced sweeping regulatory changes designed to remove long-standing barriers preventing businesses from adopting electric vans, particularly heavier 4.25-tonne models that have previously been treated like HGVs despite being used for the same

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Pall-Ex Group unveils £8m investment in new south west logistics hubs

Pall-Ex Group unveils £8m investment in ne...

May 13, 2026No Comments

Leading logistics network Pall-Ex Group has announced plans for two major new logistics hubs in the South West as part of an £8 million investment aimed at strengthening its regional logistics services. The developments, located in

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CV Show highlights growing demand for remote CCTV access

CV Show highlights growing demand for remot...

May 13, 2026No Comments

Fleet operators are increasingly prioritising remote access to CCTV systems, according to leading video telematics provider Centrad, following strong industry feedback at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show 2026. While fleet CCTV has become standard across the

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Allye Upgrades MAX300 for 400kW EV Charging Without Grid Work

Allye Upgrades MAX300 for 400kW EV Charging...

May 12, 2026No Comments

Allye Energy has unveiled a major upgrade to its MAX300 battery energy storage system, positioning it as a high-power solution for fleet depot electrification without the need for costly grid upgrades. The upgraded MAX300 can now

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Matthew Kibble Transport expands its fleet to 52 vehicles and introduces its first fully electric DAF truck.

Matthew Kibble Transport expands fleet and ...

May 12, 2026No Comments

Matthew Kibble Transport has expanded its fleet to 52 vehicles following a major investment that includes its first fully electric truck, new tractor units and additional double-decker trailers. The Lancashire-based logistics operator has added a new

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Logistics among hardest hit sectors as business costs rise 53%

Logistics among hardest hit sectors as busi...

May 12, 2026No Comments

The UK transport and logistics sector has experienced some of the sharpest operating cost increases of the past decade, with average business costs rising by 53% since 2015, according to new research from Dojo. The findings

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Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards are a safety issue

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards a...

May 11, 2026No Comments

Modern car dashboards may look sleek and futuristic, but a growing number of motorists believe touchscreens are making driving less safe. A new survey by Quotezone has revealed that nearly half of UK drivers think touchscreen