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IRU launches action plan on fuel prices
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) the world road transport organisation, has launched a 17-point emergency plan for governments to tackle rising fuel prices and their impact on transport networks, energy security and decarbonisation plans. Diesel
Major road and bridge upgrades to boost eco...
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists will benefit from reduced congestion and improved connectivity through a £160.8 million investment for four major road projects across England. Today (Friday 3 June) the Government has announced four schemes in Newcastle,
Heppner confirms its position as a committe...
As a major player in transport and logistics, Heppner is pursuing its responsible and sustainable path with conviction and is publishing its third Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which illustrates its achievements and presents its ambitions
EV summer driving: tips and tricks
The weather is warming up, it’s almost summer and perhaps you’re thinking about planning your next road trip. To make sure you don’t get stuck in the middle of the road, or the middle of nowhere,
Bridgestone launches Fleetcare an integrate...
Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, launches Fleetcare, an integrated tyre and fleet management solution designed to fast forward business for fleets. An evolution of Bridgestone’s Total Tyre Care, Fleetcare combines Bridgestone’s
Volvo Trucks: New safety system to protect ...
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. In busy traffic situations, it is difficult for even the most experienced driver
Transport Select Committee warns logistics ...
The logistics sector must solve its driver employment crisis and fix its dearth of secure rest facilities within two years, or else the government should step in and impose a levy, MPs have warned. The Transport
Holt Transport secures Paragon funding to e...
Lockerbie-based haulage company Holt Transport has secured a five-figure funding package from Paragon SME Lending to help expand its fleet. The business has acquired a DAF tractor unit to support the company’s growth. The vehicle will
LEVC introduces integrated telematics solut...
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has engaged in a new partnership with the global leader in IoT and connected transportation, Geotab, providing state-of-the-art fleet management systems on its class-leading electric TX taxi and VN5 van. LEVC
eActros LongHaul to hit the road in 2022
Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is systematically pressing ahead with the introduction of additional battery-electric models for this and coming years. For the important long-haul segment
