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Schmitz Cargobull expands its dry freight portfolio
Schmitz Cargobull has expanded its range of dry freight trailers with the S.BO PACE+ and the S.BO MULTI. The manufacturer presented both vehicles at IAA…

Robinson Contract Services puts MND Association-liveried tipper into service
Yorkshire-based Robinson Contract Services has put a new Renault Trucks C P8x4 Off Road 460 into service. The truck carries a striking Motor Neurone Disease…

EV charger load balancing to keep commercial fleets moving
The electrification of commercial fleets is creating a new challenge for fleet managers looking to charge more vehicles without driving up electricity costs or investing…

SMA Pallets grows its Palletways territory by 25%
SMA Pallets, Palletways Depot 186, has taken on the HP1, HP2 and HP3 postcode areas. The move increases its daily distribution volume within the Palletways…

HGV Driver Health Checks: Certas Energy launches The Great Driver MOT
This Road Safety Week (16-20 November 2026), Certas Energy is launching The Great Driver MOT. The initiative offers free physical and mental health checks to…

EU committee weakens 2035 car emissions target
MEPs on the European Parliament’s environment committee have voted to ease the EU’s 2035 emissions target for new cars by more than the European Commission…

Ford Ranger PHEV: the UK’s No.1 pickup, now with a plug
Fleetpoint sat down with John Dewar, Ford’s UK and Ireland Head of Commercial Vehicle Products, to talk about the new Ranger PHEV: the thinking behind…
Car ReviewFord Ranger PHEV Wildtrak Review: Does Hybrid Power Deliver Without Compromise?
First Impressions The Ford Ranger has been the UK’s best-selling pickup for years, and the Wildtrak is the one most of them leave the showroom…

How warehouse infrastructure affects vehicle scheduling and cost
Warehouse infrastructure, such as dock levelers, affects how efficiently vehicles arrive, load and leave a site. Identifying common bottlenecks helps you understand which improvements can…

BYD Builds 3,000th electric bus and debuts C12 DUO coach
BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power battery technology, has built the 3,000th pure electric bus for the UK market. The…

Teletrac Navman secures full-fleet safety contract with Spark Medical
Teletrac Navman, a connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, has won a contract to provide market-leading fleet safety and tracking…

Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas is UK Managing Director of Ctrack, a global provider of telematics and vehicle camera solutions for fleet operations. He has worked for Ctrack…

Turning telematics data into decisions with AI
AI is going to transform how we use telematics data. One of the biggest criticisms of the technology over the years is around the amount…

Tata Motors and Iveco Group come together to build for the future
Tata Motors Limited and Iveco Group N.V. have officially begun life together as a global commercial mobility enterprise. The new business ranks fourth in the…

Mercedes-Benz Vans wins Most Reliable Van
Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK has won the Most Reliable Van Award at the FN50 Reliability 2026 Awards. The ceremony took place on Tuesday 3…

Digital twins for refrigerated trucks to reveal hidden hot spots
Keeping fruit fresh after harvest depends on cooling it evenly throughout transport. That is harder than it sounds. A fully loaded refrigerated truck is a…

