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G&M Direct Hire Saves £5.2 Million Across its Fleet Operations with Samsara's Connected Operations

G&M Direct Hire saves £5.2 Million wi...

May 30, 2025Comments off

G&M Direct Hire, the market leader for PCO (Public Carriage Office) car hires in the UK, has saved £5.2 million in operational costs, streamlined its fleet operations and improved driver safety by adopting AI-powered solutions from

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How automation is attacking fuel fraud in the haulage sector

How automation is attacking fuel fraud in t...

May 30, 2025Comments off

In an industry that’s already tackling issues like fuel prices, regulatory pressure and driver shortages, the increase in fuel fraud is an expensive yet somewhat avoidable problem. With enterprise fleets reporting annual losses of up to

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Andrew Goodwin

Andrew Goodwin

May 30, 2025Comments off

Andrew Goodwin is the newly appointed Head of Fuel Cards at Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent fuel and energy solutions distributor. Returning to Certas after a three-year tenure at Shell as Commercial Territory Manager, Andrew

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Lack of new HGV drivers could prove 'critical'

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘...

May 29, 2025Comments off

During the pandemic, the UK got a taste of what a shortage of truck (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of fuel in petrol stations, and delays in vaccine deliveries. The driver

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The importance of brake maintenance for fleet and transport managers

The importance of brake maintenance for fle...

May 29, 2025Comments off

Ensuring that brakes and brake pads are properly maintained is a critical responsibility for fleet and transport managers. The braking system is the cornerstone of vehicle safety, directly impacting the ability to stop efficiently and avoid

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Carrier Transicold Battery-Powered Vector HE 19 MT Units Unlock Diesel-Free Double-Deck Trailer Operations for James Hall & Co.

James Hall choose Carrier Transicold for do...

May 29, 2025Comments off

Preston-based James Hall & Co. has taken delivery of three custom Carrier Transicold Vector ® High Efficiency (HE) 19 Multi-Temperature (MT) units mounted on double-deck trailers, each equipped with a 23kW battery pack to enable diesel-free

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UK Government to end HGV Skills Bootcamps

UK Government to end HGV Skills Bootcamps

May 28, 2025Comments off

The UK government has confirmed it will discontinue the HGV Skills Bootcamps programme, a critical initiative launched in 2022 to address the nation’s shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. With contracts for training providers set

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Kia UK announces PBV Centre locations and commercial vehicle partners

Kia UK announces PBV Centre locations

May 28, 2025Comments off

Kia UK is proud to announce national Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV) Centre locations and partners, where sales and after sales services for its PBV commercial vehicle range will exclusively be available. The new PBV Centre network

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Vertellus celebrates Renault Truck Commercials’ Rental Plus success with MJD Group

Vertellus celebrates Renault Truck Commerci...

May 28, 2025Comments off

Vertellus, the OEM-backed full-service commercial vehicle contract hire company, is celebrating the success of its shareholder partner, Renault Truck Commercials’ Rental Plus, on their recent deal with MJD Group. This new partnership sees 30 Renault Trucks

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Bridgestone and Webfleet to spotlight AI and EV fleet innovation at MOVE 2025

Bridgestone and Webfleet to spotlight AI at...

May 28, 2025Comments off

Bridgestone and Webfleet, its award-winning fleet management solution, will showcase the latest advancements in connected mobility and smart fleet operations as a Silver Sponsor at leading tech mobility event MOVE 2025. Taking place on June 18-19