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e-Fuels could play “limited role” for f...
e-Fuels could play a “limited role” for fleets in the future, says FleetCheck, especially in applications where electric vehicles might remain impractical. The fuels – designed to be carbon neutral – have hit the headlines over
George Hinkley wins prestigious 2023 Appren...
George Hinkley has completed his hat-trick of prestigious awards as he won Apprentice of the Year at The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) 2023 Annual Dinner and Awards. The South Mimms-based technician claimed the prize
Rivus has achieved IMI Approval for its Riv...
After further investment by Rivus into its learning and development for LCV and HGV technicians, the Rivus Academy opened on 28 February 2023, following formal approval by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The purpose-built
Via acquires Citymapper to expand its Trans...
Via, a global leader in TransitTech, announced today that it has acquired Citymapper, the UK-based premier journey planning app and transit technology company. On the heels of Via’s recent financing round, the Citymapper acquisition accelerates Via’s
Increase in HGV drivers caught speeding
The recent data released regarding the dangerous level of speeding offenses committed by HGV delivery drivers is alarming. More than 23,000 HGV drivers were caught speeding on motorways in 2021, with the annual figures moving in
Samsara and Motormax announce partnership t...
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, today announced a new partnership with UK-based fleet safety solutions provider, Motormax to provide new levels of fleet vehicle safety. The partnership will help UK fleet operators roll out an integrated, single
Free ‘Toolbox Talks’ for van dr...
Following the runaway success of its free, multi award-winning Van Driver Toolkit, National Highways has a series of “Toolbox Talks” – short, easy to follow videos, available through its Driving for Better Business programme – to
Spring Budget 2023 – response
The industry has given a cautious welcome to the Spring Budget presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. In particuler the continued freeze on fuel duty, the 100% write-off of capital expenditure expenses immediately
European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for th...
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced another significant milestone on its journey to production, receiving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.
Haulage companies absorbing rising operatio...
The haulage price-per-mile has fallen nearly 2% year-on-year and 3% month-on-month, despite diesel prices rising 12% in the last year. In February, the average price charged by haulage drivers and companies fell for the second consecutive
