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AFP launches first specialist eLCV fleet tr...
THE Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) has unveiled its first ever eLCV course for fleets transitioning to electrification, with the first taking place on Thursday 9th September It will follow a similar format to the industry
Frater turns to City West Commercials for a...
New-start business Frater Urban Quarry specialises in processing and supplying raw material from demolition sites – so it’s fitting that the livery worn by its new Mercedes-Benz tipper could best be described as an ‘explosion of
Unite union reignites fears of HGV drivers...
The Unite union has stoked the fire of an HGV drivers’ strike after accusing employers and the government of a “brazen lack of respect” which was now coming home to roost. After the threat among some
Stuart Russell to head up FlexiFleet long-t...
Stuart Russell has joined Thrifty Car & Van Rental as director of its FlexiFleet division to grow the long-term rental offering. Having held senior management roles since the late 1990s, Russell has developed a specialism in
Renault partners with Geely
BEIJING — Renault is looking to revive business in China by forming a joint venture with Geely Holding Group for hybrid vehicles. The two companies have signed a framework agreement to set up the JV, which
Help drivers return to the road safely
Reduced confidence and lack of engagement are among the driver issues fleets need to watch out for as they return to the road with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals
DPD UK announces investment of CitySprint
DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network and CitySprint, the UK’s premier same day delivery company, today announce that CitySprint will become part of DPDgroup, subject to regulatory clearance. This follows a period
Allen Logistics adds new Actros with Mirror...
Allen Logistics in Co. Armagh has once again chosen Mercedes-Benz for its fleet additions, meaning two-thirds of the fleet now display the three-pointed stars. It has taken delivery of two new Actros 2548 tractor units with
‘Dangerous and foolhardy’ – r...
The government has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours rules in the UK until October, in a move criticised by the industry as not making “any material difference” to the driver shortage. The Department for
Supply shortages stunt new van sales
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw its first decline since December 2020 as July registrations fell -14.8%, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Supply issues
