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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…
Viasat partners with 5GAA to help unlock connected vehicle market
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has joined the 5GAA alongside some of the world’s largest technology firms and automotive companies to enable…
Daimler Truck start production of key components for eActros 600
Mercedes-Benz Trucks will celebrate the start of series production of the eActros 600 on November 22 of this year at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth.…
3PL firms sign up to train HGV drivers through Skills Bootcamps
HGVC, a leading HGV training specialist, has seen 19 third-party logistics (3PL) firms sign up to train more than 35 new drivers so far this…
Volvo Trucks get 5-star NCAP review
The European consumer test organisation Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks, with Volvo’s best-selling models, the Volvo…
Johnson Haulage bolsters fleet with low-loading Krone quartet
Johnson Haulage has added four new Krone Profi Liner HD flatbed trailers to its fleet. Established in 1977 and based in East Yorkshire, the family-run…
Renault Trucks T awarded 4 stars in the Euro NCAP safety rating
Euro NCAP – the European New Car Assessment Programme – has been a benchmark in the area of vehicle safety since 1997. In 2024, it…
DAF dealer Adams Morey opens new site in Bridgwater
DAF dealer group Adams Morey, part of the Greenhous Group, has opened a new 1.6-acre site with an adjacent 1.1-acre secure parking compound in Bridgwater.…
Software issues in EV’s: A long road and winding road?
Electric vehicles (EVs) promise a cleaner, greener future. Yet persistent software issues are hindering their adoption. For fleet operators, software reliability isn’t just a luxury…
Stellantis launches third all-new, multi-energy platform
Stellantis N.V. has unveiled the Stellantis’ electric vehicle (EV) platforms (STLA) Frame platform, a BEV-native, multi-energy platform engineered for full-size body-on-frame pickup trucks and SUVs…