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Pay attention to driver fatigue

Rethink driver fatigue as road safety rules...

Jan 26, 2026No Comments

Following the launch of the government’s National Work-Related Road Safety Charter pilot, Will Pringle, Truck Sales Director at Smith Bros, is urging the transport and logistics industry to fundamentally rethink how it tackles driver fatigue. With

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Renault Unveils Production-Ready Trafic Van E-Tech Electric

Are running costs encouraging SMEs to go el...

Jan 26, 2026No Comments

Businesses, from sole traders to larger corporations, are constantly seeking ways to reduce their costs, and this is especially true when it comes to the operational expenses of their vehicles. Fluctuating fuel costs, the price of

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Onroute celebrates launch of refurbished Swindon Truckstop

Onroute celebrates launch of refurbished Sw...

Jan 23, 2026No Comments

Onroute Truckstops has opened its newly refurbished Swindon site, designed to maximise driver welfare, load security and operator convenience. The facility, which is situated just off the A420, not far from Junction 15 of the M4,

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Fairer EV insurance for salary sacrifice drivers with Octopus

Fairer EV insurance for salary sacrifice dr...

Jan 23, 2026No Comments

Octopus Electric Vehicles (‘Octopus EV’), the UK’s largest EV-only leasing business, has partnered with Admiral Pioneer, part of the Admiral Group, to develop smarter, fairer insurance for drivers getting an electric car through EV salary sacrifice.

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Motormax set for further growth after securing investment

Motormax set for further growth after secur...

Jan 23, 2026No Comments

A fleet safety company in Lichfield is on the road to further growth after securing private equity investment in its 15th anniversary year. Motormax, a family-run business based at Shenstone Business Park, has entered into a

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FHS Group streamlines fleet compliance with Webfleet

FHS Group streamlines fleet compliance with...

Jan 23, 2026No Comments

UK logistics and storage specialist FHS Group has invested in an integrated Webfleet fleet management solution to improve compliance, reduce operating costs and gain full visibility across its truck and trailer operations. From commercial and refrigerated

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Netradyne launches its Driver•i D-450 and DMS Sensor in the UK

Netradyne adds fatigue detection to video s...

Jan 22, 2026No Comments

Netradyne, a global leader in AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions, today announced the UK launch of its flagship Driver•i D-450 video safety platform and the latest Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Sensor for real-time drowsiness detection.

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ClearMinds ClearRoads Conference

ClearMinds ClearRoads Conference 2026

Jan 22, 2026No Comments

The UK’s transport and logistics industry faces mounting pressures, from chronic driver shortages and widening skills gaps to rising stress levels and persistent road safety risks. In response, a new national event – the ClearMinds ClearRoads

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Road conditions in England to March 2025

Road conditions in England to March 2025

Jan 22, 2026No Comments

The UK Government today (21/01/2026) published its official Road Conditions in England to March 2025 statistics, providing the most recent comprehensive assessment of the state of local and strategic road surfaces across the country. These figures, compiled

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M&S expands electric fleet with Vertellus' Renault Trucks E-Tech D Rigids

M&S expands electric fleet with Vertel...

Jan 21, 2026No Comments

Vertellus, the OEM-backed full-service commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management specialist, is helping Marks & Spencer (M&S) progress its net zero ambitions with the addition of two 19-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4×2 rigids