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Elongated truck cabs get Government green l...

Feb 15, 2022Comments off

New truck cab designs that help to reduce fuel consumption have been approved for use on UK roads. The new rules will allow fleet operators to choose vehicles with elongated cabs and aerodynamic features fitted on

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Van Driver

New mobile phone laws; fleet managers urged...

Feb 15, 2022Comments off

Fleet managers are being urged to take action to protect their business and their staff from the risks posed by using a mobile phone while driving, in light of imminent changes to the law. From March

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Road victims’ charity backs use of pa...

Feb 15, 2022Comments off

A national road victims’ charity has expressed its support for the use of passive sign posts and lighting columns in the reduction of deaths and injuries on the roads. RoadPeace, which provides support to people bereaved

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Land Rover 110 Adventure

Last off the line Land Rover Defender 110 A...

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

The final Land Rover Defender 110 Adventure ever produced is set to break the world record public price for the model, and it is now live for bids on the market-leading Collecting Cars auction platform. The

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Provisional licence holders caught without ...

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

The number of provisional driving licence holders caught behind the wheel without insurance jumped by 16% to 14,618 in 2020 compared to two years earlier despite – or perhaps even because of – the coronavirus lockdowns,

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Lorries queuing to get into Dover

Brexit: Dover queues lengthen

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

An influential group of MPs has provided a withering assessment of Brexit’s legacy, saying the only detectable impact was soaring costs, border delays and increased paperwork. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said UK trade volumes had

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HGV brakes being tested

Beyond the brake test

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

For every vehicle you manage, your brake test report can tell you more than whether the vehicle has passed or failed a test. So, you need to give it a good read through – and understand

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Fraikin workshop

Two new ISO certifications for Fraikin

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

Fraikin has been awarded two new ISO certifications, showcasing how the business intends to further improve employee protection and move towards a more sustainable future. Through a rigorous 10-day audit process, Fraikin secured both ISO 45001,

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M27 motorway upgrade enters final stages

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

Drivers on one of the busiest stretches of motorway in the country will see changes this week with a new lane becoming available for traffic and extra safety measures installed, National Highways has announced today. Overnight

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Scanning a parcel

Future proofing home delivery in an uncerta...

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

A customer’s ability to summon a single avocado to the door within 15 minutes with a single swipe of a grocery app may appear to be the ultimate in personal service, but is it realistic or