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Via acquires Citymapper to expand its Trans...
Via, a global leader in TransitTech, announced today that it has acquired Citymapper, the UK-based premier journey planning app and transit technology company. On the heels of Via’s recent financing round, the Citymapper acquisition accelerates Via’s
Increase in HGV drivers caught speeding
The recent data released regarding the dangerous level of speeding offenses committed by HGV delivery drivers is alarming. More than 23,000 HGV drivers were caught speeding on motorways in 2021, with the annual figures moving in
Samsara and Motormax announce partnership t...
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, today announced a new partnership with UK-based fleet safety solutions provider, Motormax to provide new levels of fleet vehicle safety. The partnership will help UK fleet operators roll out an integrated, single
Free ‘Toolbox Talks’ for van dr...
Following the runaway success of its free, multi award-winning Van Driver Toolkit, National Highways has a series of “Toolbox Talks” – short, easy to follow videos, available through its Driving for Better Business programme – to
Spring Budget 2023 – response
The industry has given a cautious welcome to the Spring Budget presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. In particuler the continued freeze on fuel duty, the 100% write-off of capital expenditure expenses immediately
European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for th...
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced another significant milestone on its journey to production, receiving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.
Haulage companies absorbing rising operatio...
The haulage price-per-mile has fallen nearly 2% year-on-year and 3% month-on-month, despite diesel prices rising 12% in the last year. In February, the average price charged by haulage drivers and companies fell for the second consecutive
RRG Group’s Katie Newton is appointed...
Marubeni Auto Investment UK has recently appointed Katie Newton, RRG Group’s head of digital strategy and transformation as their new Finance &Investment Director. Newton is a highly experienced automotive professional with over 20 years of experience
The Pallet LOOP scoops Sustainability Award
The Pallet LOOP is celebrating after picking up a Sustainability Award from Willmott Dixon at the construction company’s 2023 North West Supply Chain Awards. The award – which was given out under the heading, ‘Sustainability –
Driven by Excellence, a podcast series by P...
PDT Fleet Training Solutions, one of the country’s top quality driver training organisations, has developed a series of monthly podcasts, called Driven by Excellence, to share their expertise to the wider transport and logistics sector. As
