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The suicide risk the haulage industry cannot ignore
Every day, professional drivers carry out checks designed to keep themselves, their vehicles and other road users safe. Tyres. Lights. Loads. Routes. Driving hours. But…
Q Crane & Plant Hire fits Wheely-Safe Connect
Q Crane & Plant Hire has fitted its six-axle Faymonville step-frame pendle axle trailer with Wheely-Safe Connect technology, using 72 cloud-connected sensors – believed to…
MAXUS eDELIVER 3 price cut makes it one of UK’s cheapest
Harris MAXUS UK has cut the price of its compact MAXUS eDELIVER 3 electric van to £18,495 plus VAT, making it one of the most…
Outdoor fleet vehicle protection for every season
Fleet maintenance in the varied UK climate is relentless. Each season brings along a distinct set of environmental threats, from corrosive winter road salt and…
Mark Salisbury
Mark has been the Editor of Fleetpoint since 2018 and has overseen a number of developments in the news stream. Fleetpoint is published every business…
Why are the Conservatives trying to scrap the ZEV Mandate
The Conservative Party has dramatically changed its position on electric vehicles by proposing legislation to scrap the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate – a…
Two more companies join Team Grenadier
Hobson Industries and TVS Supply Chain Solutions have become the latest companies to join Team Grenadier, the UK-anchored industrial consortium set up to deliver a…
AION V electric SUV 0% APR finance offer this september
The spacious and luxurious AION V electric family SUV is available this September with a limited-time PCP offer starting from £399 per month at 0%…
Defra must do more to protect food supply chains
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) needs to collaborate more closely with households, communities and industry to ensure the UK’s food supply…
LCV market continues to grow with record electric van sales
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose 0.6% in August to 14,445 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers…
P1 Wraps delivers sustainable livery for King’s College London’s EV fleet
Bognor Regis-based vehicle branding specialist P1 Wraps has completed a six-vehicle full-wrap project for King’s College London, using an entirely non-PVC 3M Envision graphics system…
Guinness trailer theft highlights growing cargo security risks
The theft of two HGV trailers loaded with more than 800 barrels of Guinness has highlighted the continuing threat posed by cargo theft to the…
Truck drivers urged to protect their backs
Long hours behind the wheel can take a toll on a truck driver’s back, but simple changes to driving position and regular exercises can help…
Osprey to offer Autocharge with launch of Osprey Go
Osprey Charging Network has launched Osprey Go, a new service designed to make public electric vehicle charging simpler by allowing drivers to plug in and…
Why is Jaguar Land Rover cutting up to 4,000 roles
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to cut up to 4,000 jobs over the next two years as the British carmaker attempts to reduce costs,…
IAA adds five Renault Trucks D 16 car transporters to fleet
IAA has introduced five Renault Trucks D 16 car transporters into its UK fleet, marking the first time the operator has selected Renault Trucks for…