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The Autumn Statement: The industry response
On Thursday 17th of November, Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, laid out the Government’s plans to repair the economy and plot a course out of what is now considered the start of a severe recession.
Volvo Truck fitted with the latest vehicle ...
Volvo’s new electric truck has been fitted to an exceptional standard with the latest Brigade equipment befitting for such an innovative vehicle. The FE electric 19-tonne truck with a curtain side body is used as a
HGV registrations soar in best Q3 for half ...
New UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 30.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The surge saw 10,034
fuelGenie+ a new fuel card from fuelGenie l...
fuelGenie has expanded its petrol station network significantly with the launch of fuelGenie+, which can be used at most Shell forecourts. fuelGenie+ provides fleet users and small businesses with a convenient network of around 2,200 locations
Why telematics can help transform fleet ris...
Telematics can help fleets transform their risk profile, and the technology is available in more formats and price points than ever. Evidence suggests that most fleets that use telematics only exploit its operational capabilities – functions
Yodel C2C volumes surge exponentially
Volumes for Yodel’s Customer to Customer (C2C) delivery service have surged exponentially, with the independent parcel carrier now delivering almost 600k parcels a week, a 132% increase since July 2022. A strong rise in the number
First Hydrogen begin performance tests in B...
The First Hydrogen fuel cell-powered vans (FCEV) have commenced performance tests at the HORIBA MIRA Proving Ground, located near Birmingham, UK. These track tests will confirm the safety and performance of the LCVs prior to handover from powertrain specialists
Haulier launches legal action against ̵...
Haulier Danny W Poole & Sons has launched legal action against the government’s ‘idiotic’ and ‘not fit for purpose’ immigration rules, after being advised by the Home Office to move to Poland to avoid border delays.
60% of drivers think the state of local roa...
Six-in-10 drivers (60%) believe the condition of local roads they use regularly is worse than a year ago, with a similar proportion (55%) complaining the standard of pothole repairs is – at best – ‘poor’, new
DPD to switch diesel HGVs to biofuel by 202...
DPD will switch its entire diesel HGV fleet to an advanced hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, which is expected to reduce its CO2 emissions by 87%. The Gd+ HVO fuel is a direct drop-in replacement for
