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HGV market posts another year of growth
UK new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose by 9.6% to 40,716 units in 2022, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The first full year of open
How to optimise fleet operations with conne...
Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics,
Research reveals women aged 20-29 achieve h...
New research from Pallet-Track has revealed that young women are in top gear when it comes to passing HGV driving tests, with female drivers aged 20-29 gaining the highest pass rates. The pallet network’s analysis of
WATT eCV1 unveiled: the electric future of ...
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), a pioneer in the design, engineering, and manufacture of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third parties, today reveals a unique lightweight and efficient chassis-cab product set
AA EV Recharge Report
The AA EV Recharge Report for January shows that the cost of flat rate charging on the public network fell by up to 8% compared to December, but more providers across all speeds have now introduced
Continental bolsters training and advice fo...
Continental Tyres has launched a new tyre maintenance awareness campaign for commercial vehicle operators, with the aim of drawing attention to common faults, issues and failures. The launch comes as the company’s popular in-house training centre,
Improving road safety through enhanced Dire...
Recently, Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation aimed at tightening up the direct vision requirements for HGVs. The proposed scheme would mandate HGV drivers to have an unobstructed view of the area directly in
Tevva hydrogen-electric truck clocks up 350...
While Tevva’s laser-guided focus remains trained on building and delivering its battery-electric 7.5t vehicle, testing and development of its hydrogen-electric counterpart continues apace. Four Tevva engineers: Charlie Cordell, Byron Dolman, Ryan Clark and Toby Hurst were
Road freight prices fall 9% from all-time h...
The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that both the courier and haulage vehicle price-per-mile have fallen in January, following an all-time high in December. The overall index fell by 9%
Stewarts of Tayside freshen up its fleet wi...
Fresh produce supplier Stewarts of Tayside has added 10 DAF New Generation XF 480 6×2 tractor units and 10 Gray & Adams refrigerated trailers to its fleet from Asset Alliance Group to help manage the growth of its business.
