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Optimising fleet management with telematics connectivity
Fleet and video telematics is already playing a vital role in modern fleet management by providing actionable insights that lead to safe, efficient and cost-effective…

HS2 welding issues affect National Highways Bridges
Recent inspections have revealed welding issues affecting five National Highways bridges and four other bridges constructed by Severfield, a prominent Yorkshire based steel fabricator. These…

Trakm8 & Calor Gas extend supply agreement
Trakm8, a leader in telematics and fleet management solutions, is delighted to announce the extension of its supply agreement with Calor Gas, following the signing…

Building a robust EV infrastructure
The current state of UK EV infrastructure The UK’s EV infrastructure is on a good trajectory to reach its goal of 300,000 public electric charging…

Krone Trailer UK expands customer support
Krone Trailer UK, a leading manufacturer in the commercial trailer industry, is excited to announce that it now has a network of over 400 workshops…

Ohmio Lift: Self-Driving Vehicle of the Year 2024
Before scooping the prestigious Vehicle of the Year title at the Self-Driving Industry Awards 2024, at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, on Friday 22 November,…

Majority of professional drivers consider Christmas strike action
As the UK gears up for the Christmas period, new research from Samsara reveals that a staggering 72% of professional drivers may consider strike action…

Stellantis announces closure of Luton Vauxhall plant
Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, has decided to close its Luton manufacturing plant, a move that jeopardises approximately 1,100 jobs. The decision is part…

Government confirms consultation on ZEV Mandate
Last week, 20th November 2024, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds hosted a roundtable with automotive and charging industry leaders…

New LGV/HGV Mentor training to improve driver confidence
The RTITB Instructor Academy has launched a new LGV/HGV Driver Mentor course. This forward-thinking training is designed to help new drivers refine their skills and…

Wales is becoming a hub for HGV training
Wales has become a prime location for HGV training, attracting aspiring drivers from across the UK. The country’s diverse terrain and well-maintained road network provide…

Schneider Electric to power Stagecoach’s greener bus journeys
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is working with Stagecoach, the UK’s largest transport operator, as it heads…

Euro NCAP launches brand new TRUCK SAFE assessment
The safety of the trucks on European roads is in the spotlight after Euro NCAP revealed the first set of results for its brand-new TRUCK SAFE…

Improved fuel economy with new Carrier Transicold units
Scottish haulier GSM Transport has extended its long-standing relationship with Carrier Transicold, taking delivery of four temperature-controlled trailers mounted with Vector® HE 17 units, the…

Hire or Buy Group continues decade long relationship with Isuzu
Cambridgeshire-based Hire or Buy Group has taken delivery of a new Isuzu N75.150(E) from local dealer Arlesey Car and Commercials. Featuring specialist dropside bodywork, the…

Logistics UK Transport Manager conferences attract highest attendance ever
Is your compliance knowledge up to date? There are only two remaining live events to go – in Falkirk and Birmingham – and a virtual…

