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Alphabet helps English Heritage bring histo...
It’s a historic time for leasing and mobility expert Alphabet after forming a new partnership with renowned national charity, English Heritage. Recently appointed as sole supplier for its 33-strong fleet of cars and vans, Alphabet’s public
Alltruck Group’s three-pointed star rises...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has welcomed the latest member of its Authorised Repairer Network, providing all-important support to heavy vehicle operators in the Central Belt of Scotland and beyond. Alltruck Group was appointed to its new status in
Half of UK van drivers admit to overloading...
Almost half (48%) of UK van drivers admitted that they overloaded their vans last year*, according to a survey by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This figure is despite 89% of drivers claiming to know the legal weight restriction
XPO Logistics launches new Driver Excellenc...
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has developed a new XPO Logistics Driver Excellence Academy to offer opportunities to those both from within and outside the business who
TfL steps up preparations for strengthening...
With one year to go until London’s HGV Safety Permit Scheme strengthens, TfL is encouraging operators to prepare their fleets. Under the Direct Vision Standard, HGVs are given a rating between ‘zero-star’ (lowest) and ‘five-star’ (highest)
Longer semi-trailer trials extended until F...
Following months of campaigning by the RHA, the Longer Semi-Trailer trial has now been extended until the 29th February 2024. Declan Pang, RHA Director of Policy and Public Affairs for England, said: “We’ve been campaigning for
Stagecoach supports Remembrance Weekend wit...
As part of Stagecoach’s ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces, it has confirmed that free travel will be available on all its bus and tram services across the UK for military, cadets, and ex-military personnel
UK sees threefold drop in low-carbon vehicl...
A new report reveals foreign investment in protecting low-carbon vehicle innovation in the UK has fallen three-fold in 5 years*, indicating global confidence in the UK market is in decline. According to the latest figures, the
Paua Partners with DPD to drive efficient a...
Paua, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with DPD UK. DPD has the stated aim of becoming the UK’s most sustainable delivery company. This collaboration aims to enhance EV charging
RED backs calls for increased van driver tr...
RED Corporate Driver Training has backed calls from an influential road safety lobby for increased training requirements for van drivers. The European Transport Safety Council has written to MEPs asking for an extension to the use
