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World’s biggest commercial EV trial accel...
The trials for Optimise Prime, the world’s biggest trial of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) have come to an end, and demonstrated how barriers, such as cost and energy demand, can be overcome through digitisation and new
Understanding the difficulties faced by HGV...
As a haulier, the challenges faced by drivers in Calais can be numerous and complex. From dealing with migrant stowaways to navigating the complex regulations and penalties imposed by the government, it can be difficult for
Volvo LNG trucks help Arla Foods reduce car...
Arla Foods has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FM LNG 6×2 tractor units to help the business meet its targets to reduce the CO2 emissions of its operation by 2030. The UK’s biggest dairy cooperative
Hertfordshire logistics firm drives into 20...
A Hertfordshire logistics specialist has underlined its commitment to operational excellence by retaining the retail industry’s A standard for storage and distribution. Letchworth Garden City-based Aztek Logistics has attained the supply chain accreditation for the eighth
EV drivers need RV (Residual Value) protect...
Electric car drivers need to protect themselves from volatility in the used car market, following Tesla’s dramatic decision last week to slash the prices of its two best selling cars, the Model 3 and Model Y,
Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the f...
The Department for Transport has today (Wednesday 18 January) launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs in Great Britain. Views are being sought to update MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans to ensure
Driver welfare paramount in improving HGV a...
As truck drivers face the combined pressures of long shifts, hazardous weather, and darker nights, latest insights reveal how collision rates could be improved by prioritising driver wellbeing. In a new analysis of ONS data, SNAP,
Britishvolt appoints administrators
The recent collapse of Britishvolt, a company focused on developing battery manufacturing in the UK, has resulted in the loss of nearly 300 jobs. This setback for the UK’s push towards electric vehicle (EV) production and
Courier prices reach record levels over the...
December data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that courier prices have reached the highest level recorded in the past four years. At the time of year when demand for rapid delivery is
Managing your commercial fleet
5 steps to keeping your business moving. Every business needs to understand the risks it faces to be successful. By understanding the risks, you can anticipate what’s coming around the next corner. Creating a robust risk
