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Elddis goes flat out for North East’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin

Elddis receives its first Mercedes-Benz Act...

May 15, 2025Comments off

High-profile haulier Elddis Transport has continued its tradition of investing early in the latest Mercedes-Benz truck technology – taking delivery of the first Actros L ProCabin to hit the roads in the North East. The Actros

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Bradshaw Electric Vehicles Goupil G4

Bradshaw unveils new all-electric, compact ...

May 15, 2025Comments off

Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of electric vehicles and waste management solutions, has launched a new range of Refuse Collection Vehicles which are specifically engineered to tackle the challenges of

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Third of fleets plan to adopt used vans

May 15, 2025Comments off

More than a third of vehicle operators plan to buy used vans within the next three years, according to new research. The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer shows that 13% of fleets already

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HGV market declines in Q2

Be alert to O-licence oversights

May 14, 2025Comments off

Commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is highlighting the dangers of oversights by those businesses reliant on having a Vehicle Operator Licence (O-licence).  It also warns that the current economic and employment climate are creating new stresses and

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Nissan Sunderland plant secures future

Nissan Sunderland plant secures future

May 14, 2025Comments off

Nissan has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK automotive sector with a strategic decision to preserve and strengthen operations at its Sunderland manufacturing plant. While restructuring and downsizing affect several European locations, the Sunderland facility stands

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Scrabble tiles spelling out Mental Health

Commercial drivers are facing a mental heal...

May 14, 2025Comments off

The mental health of van and lorry drivers across the UK is under severe strain, with record levels of stress, burnout, and psychological fatigue being reported across the sector. With driver shortages persisting and work pressures

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Samsara unveils new Recognition feature

May 14, 2025Comments off

Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the global launch of Recognition, a new feature designed to help fleets celebrate safe driving behaviour and strengthen driver engagement, without adding administrative overheads. With driver turnover

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FleetFob praised for simplifying safety checks

FleetFob praised for simplifying safety che...

May 13, 2025Comments off

FleetFob by AIR-serv enables fleet operators to issue drivers with contactless fobs to access forecourt equipment that auto-calibrates tyre air pressure for accurate inflation. The fobs can also be used for Jet wash and vacuum services.

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Northgate Vehicle Hire launches Drive to Zero Consultancy

Northgate Vehicle Hire launches Drive to Ze...

May 13, 2025Comments off

Northgate Vehicle Hire has launched its new Drive to Zero Consultancy, which is dedicated to supporting businesses in planning and implementing their transition to electric vehicles, including both LCVs and cars. This initiative is tailored to

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Yuill & Doods' new DAF XGs from Asset Alliance

Yuill & Doods’ new DAF XGs from ...

May 13, 2025Comments off

Hamilton-based Yuill & Dodds has taken five DAF XG 530 tractor units supplied on a three-year contract hire deal, including full repair and maintenance, from Asset Alliance Group. Wrapped in the road transport firm’s distinctive blue