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Drivers support court-ordered ‘alcolo...
More than half of motorists (53%) want to see the Government allow courts to order anyone convicted of drink-driving to have ‘alcolocks’ fitted to their vehicles to prevent them reoffending, a new RAC study has found.*
Farizon SV loads more value with Plug-in Va...
The born-electric Farizon SV has qualified for the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG), bringing the starting price down to just £40,000 for the L1 H1 67 kWh model. The PiVG reduction is available across the
IVECO completes successful test of semi-aut...
IVECO successfully completed the testing of its pioneering technology with Plus, an AI-first autonomous trucking software company, DSV and dm. A multi-month project to test semi-autonomous trucks jointly developed by IVECO and Plus was concluded with
Elddis receives its first Mercedes-Benz Act...
High-profile haulier Elddis Transport has continued its tradition of investing early in the latest Mercedes-Benz truck technology – taking delivery of the first Actros L ProCabin to hit the roads in the North East. The Actros
Bradshaw unveils new all-electric, compact ...
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of electric vehicles and waste management solutions, has launched a new range of Refuse Collection Vehicles which are specifically engineered to tackle the challenges of
Third of fleets plan to adopt used vans
More than a third of vehicle operators plan to buy used vans within the next three years, according to new research. The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer shows that 13% of fleets already
Be alert to O-licence oversights
Commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is highlighting the dangers of oversights by those businesses reliant on having a Vehicle Operator Licence (O-licence). It also warns that the current economic and employment climate are creating new stresses and
Nissan Sunderland plant secures future
Nissan has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK automotive sector with a strategic decision to preserve and strengthen operations at its Sunderland manufacturing plant. While restructuring and downsizing affect several European locations, the Sunderland facility stands
Commercial drivers are facing a mental heal...
The mental health of van and lorry drivers across the UK is under severe strain, with record levels of stress, burnout, and psychological fatigue being reported across the sector. With driver shortages persisting and work pressures
Samsara unveils new Recognition feature
Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the global launch of Recognition, a new feature designed to help fleets celebrate safe driving behaviour and strengthen driver engagement, without adding administrative overheads. With driver turnover
