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Leyland Trucks pledges armed forces hiring commitment
Leyland Trucks, a UK leader in commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, underscoring its commitment as a forces-friendly employer. The…

TIP Group awarded Interfloor trailer fleet contract
TIP Group has been awarded the contract to replace the existing trailer fleet of the UK’s leading underlay and flooring accessories supplier, Interfloor. A total…

HaulTech helps specialist haulier to work smarter
A family-run heavy haulage specialist says HaulTech is helping it to work smarter, improve compliance, and enhance customer service. MA Ponsonby has grown from one…

Topspeed Couriers accelerates electric fleet transformation
Topspeed Couriers is accelerating its ambitious journey to net zero by leveraging Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, to support its transition to electric…

Centrica addressing the problem of ‘bricking’
Centrica Plc, one of the UK’s largest operators of electric vans, is addressing a major challenge faced by EV fleets nationwide: the widespread issue of…

RAC trials HVO to run seven of its recovery trucks
As part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions the RAC is trialling 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power…

New Era Energy acquires Commercial Fuel Solutions
New Era Energy has announced the acquisition of Commercial Fuel Solutions (CFS) Limited, a leading, UK-based provider of refuelling infrastructure. New Era Energy’s broad fuelling…

Samsara charts new course for Connected Fleet Operations
Telematics Industry leader Samsara unveils groundbreaking safety features and strategic partnerships at its Go Beyond London conference. In a significant move that underscores its commitment…

HORSE net-zero emissions target receives SBTi approval
HORSE, a division of Horse Powertrain and a leader in innovative and low emissions powertrain systems, has had its ambitious emissions target – to be…

JW Lees pubs to get ultra-rapid EV charging
Brewer and pub operator JW Lees has picked national charge point operator Be.EV to bring ultra-rapid EV charging to patrons in a £1.8m deal. Be.EV…

IMI urges response to Industrial Strategy Consultation
As part of its commitment to attracting and retaining automotive talent, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy…

Abnormal Loads Group meets police leaders from across the UK
The Abnormal Loads Group met with the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) and police leaders from across the country yesterday (Wednesday 6 November) in a…

Wrightbus acquires RGI Bus and Coach Refurbishment
Wrightbus has announced it has acquired RGI Bus and Coach Refurbishment in a ‘pivotal’ deal to continue the firm’s push into bus refurbishment and repair.…

Wordsworth Excavations with new Volvo FH rear-steer tanker
Barnsley-based Wordsworth Excavations has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 500 8×4 rear-steer tag tridem fuel tanker, extending its long-standing partnership with the manufacturer. Joining…

Boyd Haulage adds a Renault Trucks T520 High
Swatragh -based Boyd Haulage Limited has put a high specification Renault Trucks T520 High 6×2 into operation, citing the dealer’s expertise and their ability to…

XPO Logistics receives Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award by the Armed…

