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Misery continues from ‘pothole-plague...
A pothole has been filled every 18 seconds, every day, for 10 years* in England and Wales, but still the backlog of carriageway repairs has reached new heights at almost £17 billion. The figures, from this
Podfather launches podswap at CV Show 2025
Podfather will be launching a Haulier Management System at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Called Podswap, the system enables and manages the sharing of transport jobs between owner-operated and third-party fleets. It provides a common platform for
The cost and implications of HGV diesel spi...
Diesel spillages from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are a serious hazard on UK roads, with significant financial, environmental, and legal consequences. A single diesel spill can result in road closures, extensive clean-up costs, vehicle damage, and
Chippenham Pit Stop expands truck parking f...
Truck drivers can now benefit from 63 additional secure parking spaces at Chippenham Pit Stop, one of the UK’s premier truck stops, following a £2m investment to enhance facilities and security. The new and improved Chippenham
Wincanton completes pilot of rapid-deployme...
TUAL, the leading innovator in swappable powerbanks and versatile charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles, announces the completion of a highly successful trial of its rapidly deployable battery-buffered DC charger, the PowerUp Charger, with industry-leading supply
Stellantis and IVECO to supply two IVECO br...
Stellantis Pro One, the Stellantis N.V. business unit dedicated to commercial vehicles, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, today announce the
UK fleets identify AI as key to safer roads
Real-time driver alerts and assistance powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are being recognised as key to improving fleet safety, with 69% of UK fleet operators identifying them as AI’s most promising application. The finding comes from
54 HGV charging hubs across the UK
In a landmark move towards sustainable transportation, Innovate UK has unveiled a £200 million initiative to establish 54 HGV charging hubs across the United Kingdom. This strategic development is poised to significantly accelerate the adoption of
Freight crime spirals out of control
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has responded to the latest freight crime statistics which reveal a significant rise in the value of losses from goods stolen from lorries – up nearly two-thirds to £111.5 million. Freight
Arnold Clark installs over 240 ultra-rapid ...
Arnold Clark has installed over 240 ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points in Scotland and England, making it cheaper and easier for drivers to charge on the go. As part of a £30 million investment, the Group
