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Electric roadworks vehicle trial announceme...
Two fully electric powered roadworks vehicles are being trialled by Highways England for the first time. One of the vehicles is being used across the East Midlands and the other on a major scheme which is
Evaluation of the HGV speed limit change
In 2015, the maximum speed limit was raised for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes by 10mph. This means that trucks and lorries can travel at 50mph on single carriageways and 60mph on dual carriageways. The government has
Fleet Alliance breaks billion pound barrier...
Fleet Alliance Group, the award-winning Glasgow based vehicle leasing company, now manages a fleet valued at £1billion following a surge in its managed fleet to 37,000 vehicles. The rapid expansion of the Fleet Alliance Group fleet,
Latest BiK statistics show continued declin...
The BVRLA believes that the HMRC’s latest Benefit in Kind statistics reinforces the need for government to support the company car market by taking action to address the vehicle tax system. Figures within the report indicate
Licence Bureau warns businesses to ‘tow t...
Licence Bureau has issued a warning to businesses to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the legalities related to towing loads following recent reported incidents. With around 4,000 reported incidents a year involving all forms
Masternaut launches real-time activity trac...
Leading telematics supplier Masternaut is enhancing its support for fleet operators by adding real-time job tracking, based on live vehicle data. Masternaut On Time is a tool designed for both the driver and the company that
Schmitz Cargobull’s smart trailer telemat...
Kent-based haulier Kelly International has bought six new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, fitted with the manufacturer’s trailer telematics system to help increase trailer uptime and traceability. The latest arrivals incorporate TrailerConnect, which provides real-time location and component
Boughey Distribution invests in trailer tel...
Boughey Distribution, part of NWF Group, is rolling out Michelin’s EffiTrailer telematics system across all 236 trailers in its fleet. The move follows a trial organised by local Michelin advocate dealer Quinton Tyres, which demonstrated the
Ford expands EV Line-up in Europe while ann...
Ford is expanding its electric vehicle line-up in Europe, introducing at least three new nameplates in the next five years, including the all-new Mustang-inspired fully electric performance utility. The new nameplates are in addition to all-new
Vehicle speed compliance statistics for Gre...
With this week’s release of government vehicle speed compliance statistics, DriveTech echo president of the AA, Edmund King’s, sentiment and believe it is important that police forces have the necessary roads policing resource. One of the
