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M&H Carriers first to electrify distri...

Aug 03, 2021Comments off

One of Scotland’s leading distribution firms has begun to electrify its Highland delivery fleet – the first logistics outfit in the north of Scotland to do so. M&H Carriers has invested £500,000 to introduce ten new

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Can electric vans cope with demands of onli...

Aug 03, 2021Comments off

The courier sector is currently experiencing two major consumer demands – an ever-increasing expectation for rapid delivery times, and a growing concern for greener methods. Balancing these two requirements has been difficult, and the recent pandemic

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What makes a Fleet Card Fraudster tick?

Aug 03, 2021Comments off

Fleet card fraud is a dynamic and growing issue. Often underrated and overshadowed by credit and debit card fraud. Our research has shown that fleet card fraud has continued to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RHA “extremely concerned” as overhaul o...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

The government has forged ahead with its plan to overhaul the Highway Code, giving cyclists right of way at junctions and making HGV drivers bear the greatest responsibility to other road users. To the dismay of

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Fuelled by Glenfiddich; natural powered tra...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

Part of the 133-year-old independent family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons, Glenfiddich is looking to the future. With its ‘Fuelled by Glenfiddich’ initiative, the brand is working to decarbonise its transport operations. In partnering with IVECO,

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Campaigners win court fight to block Stoneh...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

Campaigners have won a court battle to block the £1.7bn construction of a road tunnel near Stonehenge. Mr Justice Holgate has ruled that a decision to allow a dual carriage way road and tunnel to be

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Surround a Town ‘so important’ for road...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

An ‘astonishing’ 298 speeding offences were detected during a recent ‘Surround a Town’ day in the Essex town of Harlow. Organised by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), Surround a Town sees resources focussed on a

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Portal provides updates on Operation SNAP s...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

A new portal has been launched to enable those who submit footage of driving offences in Wales to access an update on the status of their submission. Since 2017, people in Wales have been encouraged to

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Proace joins electric vehicle initiative in...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

The new Toyota Proace Electric is joining a new city electric vehicle initiative that lets potential users discover the benefits of zero emission vans before deciding on a purchase. Nine Toyota Proace Electric vans have joined

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To buy or not to buy: leasing a commercial ...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

Every operator of commercial vehicles will be familiar with the costs and liabilities involved, as well as the value they bring to the business. Perhaps the trucks or vans were purchased outright, maybe they were acquired