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Lorries in snow

Broker urges HGV fleets to manage DQC renew...

Feb 23, 2024Comments off

Fleet transport specialist insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is urging HGV operators to plan in their approach to CPC renewals before this year’s 10 September 2024 deadline and put a better overall strategy in place with regard

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London’s businesses need a Freight Co...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

The next Mayor of London must appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner if the capital’s businesses are to maximise their productivity and drive growth for the capital, according to business group Logistics UK. “Logistics is one of

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Electric truck on Westminster Bridge

Logistics UK’s new electric vehicle t...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

Data from information provider Statista indicates the UK’s electric heavy goods vehicle market is predicted to see a 70% growth by 2026, with more than 2,100 battery-powered vehicles expected to be operational on the nation’s roads

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South Lincs Foodservice’s new Supra 1150 MT units and associated Eco-Drives are mounted to 18-tonne DAF CF rigids

South Lincs Foodservice combines Supra 1150...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

South Lincs Foodservice has taken delivery of two new trucks equipped with Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 MT units and the company’s first-ever purchase of Eco-Drive systems. This combination allows the units to run via their diesel

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Delivery Mates cargo bikes

Delivery Mates announces strategic partners...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

Delivery Mates, a leading provider of sustainable delivery solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Yodel, one of the UK’s leading parcel carriers, to enhance and expand their delivery services in Glasgow. This collaboration

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General Election issues: Potholes, Fuel Dut...

Feb 21, 2024Comments off

More than a fifth (21%) of British drivers will prioritise motoring-related issues in the upcoming general election according to the latest research from Autocar, the essential news and insights title for car buyers and enthusiasts. A survey

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ev.energy dashboard and a car being charged

Net zero economies – can we really wean o...

Feb 21, 2024Comments off

The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on our industry’s evolution. Only a few years ago, we were discussing the electric vehicle (EV) transition and wondering if it would happen. We’ve

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Wincanton and Zeus unveil exclusive freight...

Feb 21, 2024Comments off

Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has reached an exclusive agreement with Zeus, one of the fastest growing logistic-tech innovators in Europe, to acquire the exclusive evergreen rights to its market-leading digital freight

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RTX logo 2024

Road Transport Expo is back this summer

Feb 20, 2024Comments off

Registration is now open for this summer’s unmissable Road Transport Expo 2024 (RTX) – the tradeshow extravaganza with a dedicated “all about the truck” focus. Taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 4-6 June, this

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Seres 3

The all-new Seres 3 to electrify UK showroo...

Feb 20, 2024Comments off

IA Electric Vehicles, the UK’s only multi-brand EV distributor, has confirmed that the all-new Seres 3 will arrive into UK showrooms this spring, with an attractive starting price of just £29,995 OTR. The encapsulating SUV combines