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Commercial drivers are facing a mental heal...
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
Samsara unveils new Recognition feature
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
FleetFob praised for simplifying safety che...
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.
Northgate Vehicle Hire launches Drive to Ze...
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
Yuill & Doods’ new DAF XGs from ...
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
Fleet buyers shifting away from Tesla to Ch...
As the electric vehicle (EV) market evolves, fleet managers are beginning to reassess their allegiance to Tesla, prompted not by performance or pricing, but by Elon Musk’s increasingly polarising political stance. The findings were from a
Be.EV and Schroders to install ultra-rapid ...
Schroders Capital has agreed a partnership with Be.EV, one of the UK’s leading EV charging networks, which will see more than 200 ultra-rapid EV charging bays installed across 22 Schroders Capital-managed retail and leisure properties across
Four myths about AI in transportation and l...
AI’s transformative influence on the transportation and logistics industry is significant, however, there are still many misconceptions that need addressing. This is common for new technology. Change can be challenging, and while it is an incredible
VEV and Maritime Transport begin electric t...
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol, has partnered with the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, Maritime Transport, to install high-powered electric truck chargers at three Maritime sites in Wakefield,
Record MOT tyre failures spark urgent calls...
Leaders across policing, government policy, road safety and industry have united to demand urgent action on tyre safety, after new figures revealed a record 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOT due to tyre defects in the
