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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
Go-Ahead expands in south-west England
The Go-Ahead Group has agreed to buy Dartline, a bus and coach operator based in Exeter, which will build on the group’s position as a leading local transport operator in Devon and Cornwall. A well-established business
IVECO S-WAY Natural Gas supports the Lord M...
Dating back to the early 13th century, The Lord Mayor’s Show is steeped in history, and in 2022 IVECO took part in the event by providing an IVECO S-WAY Natural Gas tractor unit to pull one
Cut fuel duty to ease cost of living and bo...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the Chancellor to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs and coaches of at least 15 pence per litre to help bring down prices. Rocketing fuel prices have
VisionTrack calls for action to eliminate w...
The UK’s leading video telematics provider has launched a fleet risk reduction campaign, calling on fleet operators to prioritise safety. The road transport sector needs to unite in taking a zero-tolerance approach to the main causes
EU Commission proposes new Euro 7 standards
The Commission has presented a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition, while keeping vehicles affordable for consumers and promoting Europe’s competitiveness.
