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Nationwide Produce grows fleet with new Schmitz Cargobull reefers
Fresh food supplier Nationwide Produce has returned to Schmitz Cargobull for seven SK.O COOL refrigerated semi-trailers to feed its growing business. The box-body trailers, each…

Marks & Spencer’s pioneering hybrid wagon and drag fleet
Marks & Spencer (M&S), in collaboration with Gray & Adams, has introduced the UK’s first refrigerated electric wagon and drag vehicles. This initiative signifies a…

Urgent call for law to prevent deaths from unsecured outriggers
In light of recent tragic incidents, it has become imperative to address the critical safety concerns associated with lorry outriggers. The absence of stringent regulations…

P&O Ferries enhances Tilbury–Europoort route capacity
P&O Ferries is set to significantly increase capacity on its London Tilbury–Rotterdam Europoort route, effective from 2nd March 2025. This strategic move aims to bolster…

Culina Group implements Jaama Key2 software
Culina Group has appointed Jaama as its new fleet and asset management software provider to support its extensive and rapidly growing operations. Jaama’s Key2 system…

Fourways Vehicle Solutions Partners with Trakm8
Trakm8, a leading provider of telematics and vehicle technology solutions, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with Fourways Vehicle Solutions Ltd, a premier vehicle…

200,000 new lorry drivers needed over the next 5 years
The logistics industry plays a crucial role in society with 81% all freight in this country transported by road. Firms and lorry drivers across the…

Lower Thames Crossing raises the bar with 70% carbon target
National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing has today (4 February 2025) revealed a new target to reduce its construction carbon emissions by 70%; an ambition made…

Yutong unveils zero-emission 7.5-tonne truck for UK market
In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, Yutong, a leading Chinese vehicle manufacturer, has announced the upcoming launch of its zero-emission 7.5-tonne truck, the Yutong…

The AA fleet celebrates HVO truck trial progress
As part of its award-winning, innovative “test and scale” approach to fleet decarbonisation, The AA has increased the number of vehicles included in its trial…

RHA seeks £2bn compensation from truck manufacturers
UK hauliers that were affected by a cartel of truck manufacturers have until 14 February to register for a class action being brought by the…

Light commercial vehicle market declines in January
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to…

UK’s first Volvo FH Aero tipper makes its debut
C J Hurford & Sons has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 8×4 Tridem tipper, the first truck of its kind to be…

Targa Telematics to partner with Volkswagen Group
Targa Telematics, one of the leading global players in the field of IoT and the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility, announces…

EV share rises despite contracting new car market
The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and…

Much improved fuel performance from two Mercedes-Benz Actros
A drastic improvement in fuel performance from its first two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units brought Casterton Haulage to the inevitable decision to invest in a…

