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Electric car being charged

UK sees threefold drop in low-carbon vehicl...

Nov 03, 2023Comments off

A new report reveals foreign investment in protecting low-carbon vehicle innovation in the UK has fallen three-fold in 5 years*, indicating global confidence in the UK market is in decline. According to the latest figures, the

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Electric DPD Van

Paua Partners with DPD to drive efficient a...

Nov 02, 2023Comments off

Paua, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with DPD UK. DPD has the stated aim of becoming the UK’s most sustainable delivery company. This collaboration aims to enhance EV charging

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RED CEO Seb Goldin

RED backs calls for increased van driver tr...

Nov 02, 2023Comments off

RED Corporate Driver Training has backed calls from an influential road safety lobby for increased training requirements for van drivers. The European Transport Safety Council has written to MEPs asking for an extension to the use

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New Labcraft lamp ticks the safety box for lifting deck trailers

New SAFE Status Labcraft lamp for lifting d...

Nov 02, 2023Comments off

Labcraft, the industry-leading designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, has responded to calls from transport operators to produce a safety light which guards against potential incidents during the use of lifting decks in

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Labcraft hits the road for National Lorry Week

Labcraft hits the road for National Lorry W...

Nov 02, 2023Comments off

Labcraft, industry-leading designers and manufacturers of low-voltage LED lighting for commercial vehicles, are supporting National Lorry Week – the annual RHA roadshow which celebrates the vehicles, people and businesses within the commercial road transport industry. Now

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Rear view of a white CHAS van driving in a city. Motion blurred city background with buildings and trees.

CHAS works with Driving for Better Business

Nov 01, 2023Comments off

The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Standard is a new way for fleet operators to align their fleet safety with their existing health and safety procedures. Standards and accreditations help to improve, benchmark and ensure compliant vehicle operations,

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London’s Air Ambulance Charity's new Volvo XC90

Marshall Leasing to supply six new emergenc...

Nov 01, 2023Comments off

London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAA) has introduced six new Blue Light Response vehicles to the fleet with support from their new funding partner, Marshall Leasing. The new Volvo XC90s will replace the outgoing vehicle fleet, which

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Steering Wheel

Venson issues duty of care warning to fleet...

Nov 01, 2023Comments off

Over a third of employees who drive a privately owned or cash allowance car for business have never been asked by their employer to prove they have a valid MOT (35%) or insurance policy (32%). A

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Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner

Devon haulage firm likes versatility of its...

Oct 31, 2023Comments off

Macano South West has labelled its new Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner, specified with a rear-mounted forklift truck, as “the Rembrandt of trailers”. The Exeter-based general haulage firm, which transports palletised goods across the south of England and

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Lorries on a motorway

Lack of HGV drivers struggling to meet incr...

Oct 31, 2023Comments off

New analysis by SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital marketplace, shows that the increased demand for online deliveries and a lack of new drivers joining the industry has created a ‘tipping point’ with not enough qualified drivers