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Solving the driver shortage issue – o...
The fleet industry is struggling with the growing issue of driver shortages in the UK, but also globally. The most obvious factors are one, older drivers approaching retirement age, and two, Brexit forcing thousands of drivers
New Driver Compliance eLearning to tackle d...
RTITB has launched a new Driver Compliance eLearning program. The new program will help transport operators, haulage companies and logistics providers take on the issues that lead to disruptive roadside inspections, delays, fines, and customer service
First Hydrogen issue remarkable findings fr...
First Hydrogen, leading zero emissions automotive developer, issues the first data report on its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trials in collaboration with award-winning fleet management provider, Rivus. Rivus, which manages approximately 120,000 vehicles, including
IPP AND F.A. HAWKINS CELEBRATE 15TH ANNIVER...
A logistics partnership which plays a vital role in getting household goods onto shelves as well as providing a significant boost to the environment has reached its 15-year milestone Coventry-based IPP, one of Europe’s leading poolers
RHA partners with mental health bodies to h...
A text-based support initiative aimed at assisting HGV drivers dealing with job-related stress has been introduced, with the RHA collaborating as a campaign associate. Truckers can send a free and confidential text message to ‘BeAMate’ to
Octopus Electroverse supercharges over half...
Octopus Energy’s cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) roaming service – Octopus Electroverse – has skyrocketed to over half a million EV charge points globally. Launched in 2020 by energy tech giant Octopus Energy, Electroverse’s straightforward ‘one card,
A call for consistency on heavy loads
The situation arises as trucking companies continue to report that certain law enforcement officials are imposing sweeping movement restrictions on oversized cargo shipments. These restrictions are seen as contributing to increased bureaucracy and expenses. The Heavy
Europcar drivers take an electric test driv...
As part of its ambitious commitment to helping drivers reduce their environmental impact, Europcar has become the first rental company in the UK to add the ORA Funky Cat to its fleet. The ORA Funky Cat,
Road Transport Expo to return next June
The highly anticipated summer expo, which drew over 8,500 attendees this year, is set to infuse the road transport sector once again with its dynamic ‘all about the truck’ philosophy. RTX has announced it will be
London’s mayor emphasizes the extensi...
Although many individuals in the construction industry might primarily focus on the financial implications, Sadiq Khan asserts that the extension of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) will also yield positive effects on their well-being. Speaking to
