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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…
Driver Health Week highlights HGV driver wellbeing challenge
Driver Health Week, running from 1–6 September 2026, is putting the health and wellbeing of professional drivers in the spotlight, with Logistics UK joining operators,…
AI could help fleets shift to preventative road safety
Recent government statistics present a mixed picture of UK road safety, with road deaths falling but the number of people killed or seriously injured continuing…
Chevin calls for a new approach to fleet management software
Fleet management software provider Chevin Fleet Solutions says the traditional implementation-led approach to fleet technology is becoming outdated, with operators increasingly needing systems that continue…
Rising haulage costs could deepen HGV driver shortage
HGV driver shortages continue to pose a significant challenge for the road haulage industry, with research forecasting a need for 400,000 new drivers each year…
Van ReviewFarizon V7E Review: A £28k cheap-and-cheerful fleet bargain
A week with the Farizon V7E, Farizon’s urban and city electric van, reviewed by Ian Campbell. First Impressions This month, for a change of pace,…
Europcar avoids more than 122 tonnes of CO₂e through Green Parts
Europcar Mobility Group UK has significantly increased the proportion of its company car and fleet vehicles repaired using certified green parts, helping it avoid more…
Ellete Waste expands operations with four new DAF trucks
Skip hire specialist Ellete Waste has taken delivery of its first four vehicles on long-term hire from Mac’s Truck Rental as it expands its services…
Polestar 4 brings estate car practicality to the electric SUV
The estate car may be making a comeback – but not necessarily in the traditional form. As electric vehicles reshape the market, Polestar 4 is…