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UK Detailing Academy to bring industry insi...

Apr 05, 2023Comments off

The UK Detailing Academy has been announced as the education partner and curator of the Automechanika Birmingham 2023’s Detailing Live programme, hosting practical demonstrations and kicking off insightful discussions about the sector’s challenges and opportunities. Taking

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Fleet Zero – decarbonising the business t...

Apr 05, 2023Comments off

Leading green energy firm, ScottishPower, and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, have unveiled an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) solution for businesses. The new partnership – called Fleet Zero – aims to support businesses transitioning to sustainable

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Samsara to showcase latest technology at CV...

Apr 05, 2023Comments off

This year Samsara will showcase their Connected Operations™ Cloud technology in innovative, hands-on ways at the Commercial Vehicle Show on 18-20 April . Samsara will bring together a vast display of AI cameras, telematics and safety

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Leicester to get all-electric bus depot aft...

Apr 03, 2023Comments off

First Bus has confirmed that Leicester will house the Britain’s next electrified bus depot, adding to its sites in York and Norwich, as part of a plan with government to deliver additional net zero investment. The

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Volvo FH with I-Save

Newell& Wright add 2 new I-Save Volvo ...

Apr 03, 2023Comments off

Sheffield-based Newell & Wright Group has welcomed two new Volvo FH with I-Save 6×2 tractor units to help the company reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. Supplied by Luke Cook, Area Sales Manager, Crossroads Truck

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Install a dashcam to help prevent tool thef...

Apr 03, 2023Comments off

Tradespeople are being urged to install dashcams to deter thieves as it is revealed that tool theft has cost the industry billions in losses. Road safety technology providers at Road Angel have warned tradespeople to protect

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6 DAF Trucks for JLM Transport

JLM Transport take delivery of a further 6 ...

Apr 03, 2023Comments off

JLM Transport has refreshed its fleet with six more New Generation DAF XF 480 6×2 tractor units from Asset Alliance Group to help meet the growing needs of its biggest client, Smyths Toys, in the UK

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HGV Skills Bootcamps extended for further y...

Apr 03, 2023Comments off

The Driver Academy Group (DAG) a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC, and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK, has again been awarded the lead role on the Government’s extended Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving. The scheme

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BP Pulse Uber Charging Points at Q Park Park Lane

bp pulse and Uber team up on driver chargin...

Apr 03, 2023Comments off

bp and Uber announced last Friday (31 March 2023), a new global mobility agreement which will see the companies work together to help accelerate Uber’s commitment to become a zero-tailpipe emissions mobility platform in the US,

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Back pain costing UK fleets £4.9bn per yea...

Apr 03, 2023Comments off

Back troubles are one of the biggest causes of work absences in the UK, accounting for more than 12 million days lost every year [1]. In light of this,  Northgate Vehicle Hire analysed UK prescription data