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Scania achieves accreditation to ISO 45001

Jun 08, 2020Comments off

Scania (Great Britain) Limited has become the first UK commercial vehicle organisation to achieve accreditation to ISO 45001, the international occupational health and safety management standard.  As such, all 46 service centres in the Scania (Great

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Ford Transit now available with 10-speed au...

Jun 08, 2020Comments off

Ford has started production of a new 10-speed automatic gearbox option for rear-wheel drive (RWD) Transit models that offers excellent fuel efficiency,1 outstanding durability and the ability to tow up to 2,800 kg,2 the company today announced.

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New Volvo Trucks finance program helps haul...

Jun 05, 2020Comments off

Volvo Trucks and Volvo Financial Services have launched a finance program to help hauliers and own-account operators in need of liquidity support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The offer, called “Keep Moving”, allows businesses which replace older

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Reflex Vehicle Hire launches online service...

Jun 05, 2020Comments off

Award-winning flexible vehicle hire provider Reflex Vehicle Hire has launched a range of enhanced services as part of a major redesign of its website, including a new industry-leading online booking service. Customers who visit Reflex Vehicle

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Van registrations down 74.1% in May

Jun 05, 2020Comments off

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell -74.1% in May as the nationwide coronavirus lockdown continued to impact registrations, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

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Coronavirus: 3 ways for fleet managers to u...

Jun 04, 2020Comments off

Regardless of what situation you currently find yourself in during this lockdown, what’s clear is that the role of the fleet manager is changing. And fast. Therefore, you might want to spend at least some of

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PACTS report: Roads policing and its implic...

Jun 04, 2020Comments off

The government should be guided by the science and prioritise roads policing to save lives and to combat wider criminality. A report released today [28 May 2020] by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS)

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Are you ready for the Direct Vision Standar...

Jun 04, 2020Comments off

Vehicle and fleet technology specialists CameraMatics conducted an anonymous, independent survey on the level of readiness for the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Permit Scheme.  The new scheme will require all HGVs over 12 tonnes GVW

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Ontruck: Lean and Green

Jun 04, 2020Comments off

Digital freight startup Ontruck continues to prove its commitment in bringing environmental excellence to logistics by lowering C02 emissions, a mission aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 on climate action. Since launching

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Einride launches intelligent freight mobili...

Jun 03, 2020Comments off

After beta testing with select customers since the start of the year, Swedish technology company Einride is launching its freight mobility platform designed for businesses that want to make their shipments sustainable. The platform provides live