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DAF calls for more government support to tr...
Electric trucks are not cost effective when compared to today’s most efficient diesels, unless the Government provides greater support. That’s the view of the managing director of DAF Trucks in the UK, Laurence Drake. He believes
Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Servi...
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) with over 1,300 drivers has switched to the fully automated DAVIS compliance platform from Derby-based Licence Check with what it describes as ‘excellent results’. MAWWFRS is responsible
Fleet crash statistics reveal 50 die on the...
Insurance Revolution has examined reported road casualties and fatalities surrounding fleet drivers between 2012-2021. They have also provided some of the key benefits of having suitable fleet insurance policies in place within businesses. They did this
Leyland SDM partners with Gophr to offer na...
London’s leading decorating and DIY specialist, Leyland SDM has today announced its partnership with last-mile, on-demand delivery network Gophr, offering its customers nationwide, same day delivery. The partnership marks the latest expansion of ‘Gophr Trades’ a
IVECO eDaily to make UK debut at 2023 Comm...
Attendees of this year’s 2023 Commercial Vehicle Show will have their first chance to get up close and personal with the new IVECO eDaily. This exciting new electric LCV that features a broad range of capabilities
First of ten veterans starts work as HGV dr...
Former British Army soldier Wez Thomson is the first of ten former military personnel to start a new job as an HGV driver with Asda, thanks to the supermarket funding £40,000 into veterans’ charity, Veterans into
RAC reports rising number of people breakin...
The recent increase in the percentage of drivers admitting to speeding on 60mph rural roads is “extremely worrying”, says the RAC. Nearly half (48%) of the 3,102 drivers questioned for the RAC Report on Motoring say they
Bridgestone achieve top marks for fuel and ...
Bridgestone has stated its strongest-ever case for the fuel saving and CO2 reducing capabilities of its Duravis and Ecopia tyre ranges, after completing a four-month academic study with Coventry University in response to the ongoing cost-of-living
AFP’s 2023 conference to focus on practic...
Practical advice for fleets facing a range of current issues is the focus of this year’s annual conference from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Taking place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on Wednesday 17th
Miniclipper Logistics’ investment in driv...
Miniclipper Logistics is reaping the benefits of launching its ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ driver development campaign in 2022 with its first two drivers qualifying as Class 2 licence holders. The scheme was launched to future proof Miniclipper’s
