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Toyota Professional proves perfect for Quirepace

Toyota Professional proves perfect for Quir...

Jun 02, 2025Comments off

Quirepace, one of Toyota’s longest-established UK fleet customers, has once again signalled its appreciation of the brand with a new order for Proace vans. The Hampshire-based company, a specialist in pneumatic tube systems, established its relationship

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£80m freight distribution hub set for Leicestershire

£80m freight distribution hub set for Leic...

Jun 02, 2025Comments off

A state-of-the-art freight distribution hub is set to come to Leicestershire following a lease agreement by leading logistic network Pall-Ex and commercial property developer Barberry. Pall-Ex’s new Centre of Excellence will pave the way for construction

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Knowles Logistics holds a decarbonisation event

Knowles Logistics holds a decarbonisation e...

Jun 02, 2025Comments off

Knowles Logistics joined forces with FMCG supply chain consultancy experts Simply Supply Chain and Volvo Trucks UK to host a decarbonisation event showcasing their collaborative effort on the 3PL provider’s journey to Net Zero. Customers, suppliers

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Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, EV Grant to boost the move to Net Zero

Government cuts red tape to make it easier ...

May 30, 2025Comments off

More drivers will be able to save up to £1,100 a year as the government cuts red tape to make it easier than ever to install electric vehicle chargepoints. Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, has

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Proposed changes to London’s Congestion Charge

Proposed changes to London’s Congestion C...

May 30, 2025Comments off

London’s Congestion Charge, introduced in 2003 to manage traffic in the city centre, is facing significant updates. Transport for London (TfL) has proposed increasing the daily charge from £15 to £18, effective from 2 January 2026,

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G&M Direct Hire Saves £5.2 Million Across its Fleet Operations with Samsara's Connected Operations

G&M Direct Hire saves £5.2 Million wi...

May 30, 2025Comments off

G&M Direct Hire, the market leader for PCO (Public Carriage Office) car hires in the UK, has saved £5.2 million in operational costs, streamlined its fleet operations and improved driver safety by adopting AI-powered solutions from

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How automation is attacking fuel fraud in the haulage sector

How automation is attacking fuel fraud in t...

May 30, 2025Comments off

In an industry that’s already tackling issues like fuel prices, regulatory pressure and driver shortages, the increase in fuel fraud is an expensive yet somewhat avoidable problem. With enterprise fleets reporting annual losses of up to

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Andrew Goodwin

Andrew Goodwin

May 30, 2025Comments off

Andrew Goodwin is the newly appointed Head of Fuel Cards at Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent fuel and energy solutions distributor. Returning to Certas after a three-year tenure at Shell as Commercial Territory Manager, Andrew

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Lack of new HGV drivers could prove 'critical'

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘...

May 29, 2025Comments off

During the pandemic, the UK got a taste of what a shortage of truck (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of fuel in petrol stations, and delays in vaccine deliveries. The driver

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The importance of brake maintenance for fleet and transport managers

The importance of brake maintenance for fle...

May 29, 2025Comments off

Ensuring that brakes and brake pads are properly maintained is a critical responsibility for fleet and transport managers. The braking system is the cornerstone of vehicle safety, directly impacting the ability to stop efficiently and avoid