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Hawthorns Logistics’ Refrigerated Fleet N...
Washington-based distribution company, Hawthorns Logistics, has taken delivery of its first ever Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units, adding 10 multi-temperature and 10 single-temperature versions to its refrigerated trailer fleet, which is now 100% Carrier-cooled. Carrier Transicold is a part
Driver of crashed Freightroute truck that b...
A Freightroute truck was crashed by a drunken lorry driver who was four times over the limit, according to Durham Police. The crash took place on Saturday (14 August) at junction 59 of the A1 near
Government’s long-awaited hydrogen strate...
The Government has revealed its plans for a “world-leading” hydrogen economy, helping to create jobs while decarbonising sectors such as heavy transport. Underscoring commitments made in the 10 Point Plan for a green industrial revolution revealed last
FORS urges greater awareness of drug and al...
FORS is urging operators to be extra vigilant when it comes to managing drug and alcohol impairment this summer. In light of the difficult 18 months endured by the sector as a result of the pandemic,
AW Repair Group commits to EV Ready trainin...
AW Repair Group has committed to ensuring its entire workforce is trained up on electric vehicle skills under Thatcham Research’s EV Ready programme. Launched in July 2021, the Thatcham training programme addresses the current electric vehicle skills
DVSA to recruit an extra 40 additional voca...
A campaign to recruit additional vocational driving examiners in England and Wales to help reduce the lorry driver shortage has been launched by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) today (17 August). 40 new vocational
Issues affecting commercial vehicle fleets ...
Some of the biggest commercial vehicle fleets in the UK, representing over 100,000 vehicles, are expected to be in attendance at the Fleet & Mobility Live show on October 5-6. The show is back in person at the
Acklea Ramps Up Sustainability With 7.2t Re...
Traffic management vehicle specialist Acklea is increasing production of its plastic-bodied 7.2t commercial vehicles as demand for more lightweight, fuel-efficient and lower-emission vehicles increases among highways and infrastructure providers. The significantly reduced weight and recyclable body
Key senior appointment at Williams Group
Group Head of Aftersales Position for Seasoned Professional Williams Group has appointed Dale Bland as Group Head of Aftersales, representing premium automotive brands BMW, MINI, Jaguar, Land Rover and BMW Motorrad. Bland, who has over 19
Unite’s six-point plan to alleviate drive...
London, UK: transport trade union Unite has accused government company bosses of “dragging their feet” over the HGV driver crisis. The union warns that the threat of industrial action is growing as a result. Unite accused
