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Northgate announces technician recruitment ...
Northgate is recruiting a further 50 technicians as it reinforces its service and maintenance capabilities across its nationwide network of 54 workshops and fleet of 50,000 LCVs. Northgate also has a growing fleet of electric LCVs
Tired HGV driver jailed for collision that ...
A lorry driver who denied he was too tired to drive, has been jailed for 28 months for causing a motorway collision in which a man sustained multiple life changing injuries. Shortly before 10pm on Wednesday
HGVT launches industry-first app to streaml...
HGVT, the UK’s largest HGV training provider, has launched an industry-first app to help streamline the learning journey for trainee HGV drivers. The app, available to download on the App Store now, puts the entire training
Aberdeen hydrogen-fuel cell delivery van tr...
Energy firm SSE has begun trials of First Hydrogen’s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), testing the green hydrogen-powered van in real-life settings. The project will enable SSE to evaluate the benefits of hydrogen mobility alongside its
Nissan Townstar stretches the compact van c...
Nissan introduces the all-new Nissan Townstar Van L2 (long wheelbase), an exceptional addition to its successful Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) line-up in Europe. With increased cargo capacity and length likened to that of a mid-size van,
Energy Superhub Oxford charges 32,000 vehic...
On its first anniversary, Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO), a partnership between EDF Renewables UK, Oxford City Council, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea, has reduced carbon emissions and encouraged uptake of EVs in the region, playing an
Old Haulage acquires its first Mercedes-Ben...
Old Haulage’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros has gone to the Tyneside company’s youngest driver – who is delighted with his new truck. Shay Wheeler is just 22 and joined the company less than a year ago. In
The Motor Ombudsman reports a small rise in...
The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has reported a small rise in the volume of complaints submitted by consumers about an electric vehicle (EV) during the second quarter of this year. Between
AFP appeals for fleet managers to “trailb...
Experienced fleet managers are being sought by the Association of Fleet Professionals to help deliver a new apprenticeship standard for fleet specialists. Up to 20 individuals are required to form a “trailblazing” group to create an
HMRC loses cash allowance appeal
HMRC faces having to refund employers millions of pounds after wrongly refusing tax relief from national insurance payments paid on car allowances, a UK court has ruled. Two employers – Wilmott Dixon and Laing O’Rouke – have
