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UK road freight prices

Record road freight prices for May

Jun 13, 2023Comments off

Haulage and courier prices have been steadily rising since February, as green transition challenges persist Following a significant price decline at the start of the year, the average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles has risen

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MaaS

MaaS revealed as top trend for future of ca...

Jun 13, 2023Comments off

The car rental market continues to evolve and grow, with Amadeus car rental data showing worldwide car bookings increased by 23% in Q1 2023 compared to the same time last year. Alongside increased desire from consumers

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Tevva 7.5t electric truck in London

Tevva develops a four times more efficient ...

Jun 13, 2023Comments off

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has successfully completed development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5t battery-electric truck. Part of this involved working with global Tier 1 supplier ZF to integrate its Electronic Brake System

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Tuffnells truck

Tuffnells prepares for Administration

Jun 12, 2023Comments off

Parcel delivery firm Tuffnells Parcels Express has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators and is expected to formally announce administration today (Monday 12 June). Law firm TLT LLP filed a notice of administration on

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Stellantis UK awards RAC five-year roadside assistance contract

Stellantis UK awards RAC five-year roadside...

Jun 12, 2023Comments off

The RAC has signed a five-year contract to provide roadside assistance services to all Stellantis car and van brands in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The deal, which was signed following a competitive tender,

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HGV levy restarts on 1st August 2023

Jun 12, 2023Comments off

The HGV levy, abandoned at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, is to be reintroduced from 1 August with a new emphasis on emissions, weight and time spent in the UK. The department for transport (DfT)

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Image by Nerijus jakimavičius from Pixabay

“Charging becoming the new maintenance”...

Jun 12, 2023Comments off

Electric vehicle (EV) charging is replacing maintenance as the most onerous day-to-day managerial task facing many fleet managers, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick explained that in terms of working to maximise

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RGVA, Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics and Howdens joinery go back...

Jun 12, 2023Comments off

Vehicle graphics specialist, RGVA, has successfully completed a major project for Yusen Logistics, vinyl wrapping the cabs of 58 trucks from their original white to a striking black livery for the company’s distribution contract with Howdens

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INEOS Automotive

INEOS Automotive champions charities with G...

Jun 12, 2023Comments off

Innovative partnerships with two charities will see INEOS Automotive making donations based on customers specifying optional Grenadier chassis finishes. The new 4X4’s tough ladder frame chassis, which sets it apart from competitors and is at the

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Truck stop

Lack of toilets for drivers is “dehumanis...

Jun 09, 2023Comments off

Tom Cornwell, RHA Public Affairs Manager said: “There are simply not enough facilities on our roads leaving countless lorry drivers parked up overnight without access to a toilet or shower. “Often the facilities they do find are