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Driver mental health hit by soaring cost pr...
More than three quarters (76 per cent) of fleet operators believe that work pressures facing drivers are intensifying in the wake of the ‘cost of business’ crisis. A similar number (75 per cent) also believe the
James Clifford
James Clifford is the CEO of HVC training specialist HGVC which transforms driver training programmes, managing the whole process from initial check and on-boarding to preparing a training summary with results, analysis and recommendations. HGVC is
SSL Electrical switchs to the new Vanaways ...
Independent supplier Vanaways has delivered the first customer vehicles to be sold through an innovative partnership with leading trade and DIY retailer Toolstation. Launched in December last year, the ground-breaking link between the two companies means
H2Accelerate to fund 150 hydrogen trucks
The H2Accelerate collaboration will fund 150 hydrogen trucks and eight refuelling facilities for fleet operators across Europe. Funding granted by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership of €30m (£26m), will enable hydrogen trucks and refuelling equipment to be
Global shippers and hauliers join HGVzero p...
The HGVzero action group has welcomed new members as it seeks to further the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across the UK and Europe. Diageo, Yusen Logistics, Clugstons, Gregory Distribution and Green2 Distribution are among
Fraikin freshens up Fishers’ truck fl...
Scotland’s largest commercial laundry and textile rental company, Fishers, has turned to Fraikin, part of the Fraikin Group, the largest commercial vehicle fleet services company in Europe, for support across its entire commercial vehicle fleet, managing
Fleet managers urged to plan maintenance to...
In the current economic climate, fleets continue to look for ways to minimise outgoings. ATS Euromaster has urged fleet managers to adopt a more planned SMR routing to help lower their vehicle maintenance costs. As operational
e-Fuels could play “limited role” for f...
e-Fuels could play a “limited role” for fleets in the future, says FleetCheck, especially in applications where electric vehicles might remain impractical. The fuels – designed to be carbon neutral – have hit the headlines over
George Hinkley wins prestigious 2023 Appren...
George Hinkley has completed his hat-trick of prestigious awards as he won Apprentice of the Year at The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) 2023 Annual Dinner and Awards. The South Mimms-based technician claimed the prize
Rivus has achieved IMI Approval for its Riv...
After further investment by Rivus into its learning and development for LCV and HGV technicians, the Rivus Academy opened on 28 February 2023, following formal approval by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The purpose-built
