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NPPF now includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has finally given freight and logistics a policy of its own, and for an industry that has spent years…
EV Discovery Programme proves electric HGVs can match diesel
Electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) can already match, and in some cases outperform, diesel trucks on local wholesale delivery routes, according to a new case…
Zenobē partners with West Midlands Combined Authority
Zenobē is strengthening its partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as the region prepares to bring bus services under public ownership and control.…
Volvo Trucks unveils 100-Year Edition FH and FH Aero
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a special 100-Year Edition of its FH, FH16, FH Aero and FH16 Aero tractor units ahead of the Volvo Group’s centenary…
Older drivers are likely to reject 80mph motorway speed proposal
The prospect of raising the UK motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph has exposed a clear generational divide, with older drivers significantly more likely…
What fleet data shows about electric van suitability
The UK’s ZEV mandate requires 24% of new van sales to be zero-emission in 2026, rising towards 70% by 2030. As fleet operators face increasing…
Sharath Muddaiah
Sharath Muddaiah, Head of Global Customer Success & Business Strategy IoT Solutions, Giesecke+Devrient Contributing Posts: Live asset tracking is essential tool to fight cargo fraud
Live asset tracking is essential tool to fight cargo fraud
A £300,000 order for premium British cheddar looked like a commercial success. Instead, it became one of the UK’s most high-profile cargo fraud cases. In…
Farizon selects Europcar to manage vehicle replacement service
Farizon, the wholly owned subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, has appointed Europcar Mobility Group UK to deliver a vehicle replacement service for its customers. Working…
AFP reveals round table topics for 2026 Expo
Details have been confirmed about the round tables planned for the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) 2026 Expo, which takes place at the British Motor…
Volvo Group invests £24m in new Coventry parts warehouse
Work has begun on a 91,000 sq ft built-to-suit warehouse in Coventry, backed by a £24 million investment from Volvo Group aimed at strengthening spare…
Volkswagen plans major model reduction
Volkswagen Group is preparing one of the most significant rationalisations of its product range in decades, with CEO Oliver Blume confirming plans to reduce the…
LHT Logistics marks 25 years of growth
Family-run haulage specialist LHT Logistics is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a major fleet upgrade, expansion into new regional territories and significant turnover growth. Founded…
T.W. Plummer & Son adds Volvo FH Aero tractors to fleet
Lewes-based T.W. Plummer & Son has added two new Volvo FH Aero tractor units to its fleet, with one dedicated to the company’s newly launched…
Government launches ZEV Mandate review
The Government has launched a consultation on the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, asking vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators, dealers, consumers and communities…
Scotland’s first Renault Trucks electric skip loader
Aberdeen-based waste and recycling specialist A&M Smith Recycling has introduced the first Renault Trucks electric skip loader to enter operation in Scotland, adding an 18-tonne…