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Calisen targets electric van downtime with solar battery technology
Calisen, the UK’s largest smart meter provider, has fitted Genie Insights’ solar battery maintenance technology across its electric van fleet. The company supplies smart meters…

Scania hydrogen fuel-cell HGVs enter road trials with John G Russell
Scottish transport and logistics operator John G Russell (Transport) Ltd is set to become one of the first UK operators to use hydrogen fuel-cell electric…

Thatcham Research launches mentoring programme
Thatcham Research has launched Developing Learners Through Mentoring, a new programme designed to give workplace mentors the practical skills they need to support apprentices, new…

Cadent selects Samsara to improve fleet safety
Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has selected Samsara as its preferred technology partner for telematics and driver safety. The company will roll out…

Geotab partners with Openreach on 23,000-vehicle fleet telematics
Geotab, a global leader in commercial fleet telematics, has announced a new partnership with Openreach. The collaboration gives one of the UK’s biggest fleets richer…

UK’s first IVECO S-eWay Rigid joins Pall-Ex fleet
Pall-Ex Logistics has taken delivery of the UK’s first right-hand drive IVECO S-eWay Rigid, adding a zero-emission heavy truck to its palletised freight distribution operation.…

Darren Morey
Darren Morey is the founder of Paramount Logistics Ltd, a UK logistics company providing pallet and freight transport solutions across the UK, Ireland and internationally.…

How to avoid common pallet delivery problems
For many businesses, arranging a pallet delivery can seem straightforward: prepare the goods, book the transport and wait for the vehicle to arrive. In reality,…

UK weighs tariffs on Chinese EVs as EU trade rules loom
Britain is considering tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as the rapid growth of Chinese-owned brands intensifies pressure on the UK automotive industry. According to reports,…

Humax launches MX PRO 22kW EV charger for growing fleets
Humax EV Charging will launch its new Humax MX PRO 22kW EV charger at Fleet & Mobility Live at Birmingham’s NEC on 6 and 7…

Geely Monjaro EM-i to make European debut at Paris Motor Show
The all-new Geely Monjaro EM-i will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show on Monday 12 October. The appearance marks the first time…

Zapgo opens ultra-rapid EV charging site in Livingston
EV charge point operator Zapgo has opened a new ultra-rapid charging site at Klondyke Garden Centre in Livingston, West Lothian, bringing high-speed EV charging to…

Broughton Transport adds two Krone Cool Liner refrigerated trailers
Broughton Transport Solutions has strengthened its temperature-controlled transport operation with the addition of two new Krone Cool Liner refrigerated semi-trailers. The family-run logistics business will…

HTC Group expands Gophr partnership to cut parts delivery times
DAF dealer and commercial vehicle services provider HTC Group has expanded its partnership with same-day delivery specialist Gophr, strengthening its ability to provide urgent parts…

Maritime Transport trials Renault Trucks E-Tech T eHGVs
Maritime Transport has deployed five Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4×2 tractor units through eFREIGHT 2030, adding to a 56-strong electric HGV (eHGV) fleet that is…

Copart UK achieves DVSA Earned Recognition
Copart UK, a global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, has become the first salvage operator in the UK to achieve Earned Recognition Vehicle…

