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Cost of living crisis cited as leading caus...
1 in 4 UK van drivers (25%) experienced mental health issues last year, while two-thirds (66%) felt overwhelmed at least once a month, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles*. The survey of 1,000 UK
Stagecoach leads UK Bus Awards shortlist
Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has been shortlisted in this year’s UK Bus Awards more times than any other operator in the country. The company has nominations in 17 of the potential 21
DX re-opening 10 former Tuffnells depots
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man and logistics services, is pleased to announce that it has reopened a further 10 of the 15 former Tuffnells Parcels Express Limited (“Tuffnells”)
First AFP Expo brings together fleet operat...
The first expo held by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has been announced for 22nd November at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel in Milton Keynes. The event, called the “MemberExpo” will feature 70 identically sized stands,
RHA launches its Member Assistance Programm...
The RHA, in collaboration with the RHA Benevolent Fund, introduced the Member Assistance Programme (MAP) during its recent Forum for the Future event held in Birmingham. This discreet service, available 24/7, 365 days a year, is
HVS unveils modular vehicle platform
Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has unveiled its modular platform, which offers Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators maximum flexibility from a single base vehicle. The company’s tractor unit will be available with
Train drivers to lorry standards to bypass ...
Confusion over the licensing requirements for electric vans shows the need for a more considered fleet driver training policy to ensure road safety standards are maintained as vehicle weights spiral upwards. RED’s comments come as the
NAT Enterprises takes delivery of four Euro...
NAT Enterprises has taken delivery of four Euroliners and a dropside flatbed trailer from Schmitz Cargobull to improve the efficiency of its European operations. The haulage company, which is contracted by GreenChem to transport AdBlue storage
XPO Logistics UK and Ireland HQ, achieves c...
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has achieved carbon neutral status for its 350,000 sq ft Crick centre in Northamptonshire, which serves as its headquarters and national distribution hub for
West Midlands Gigafactory in advanced talks...
The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has confirmed that it is in advanced discussions with several leading Asian battery manufacturers about future investment at the Coventry site. The West Midlands Gigafactory’s Coventry location is the only
