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How fleet managers can reduce carbon emissions through satellite connectivity
While real-time visibility has been a non-negotiable for effective transport management for several years, operators are increasingly turning to satellite-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions…

Demand for new vans rises but EV uptake falls again
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September, up 8.3% to record the best performance for the month…

Group of military students visit M25 junction 28 project
A National Highways project team recently welcomed a group of military students to a tour of one of our major schemes as part of an…

Update on Driver CPC reforms
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) has been an essential qualification for professional drivers across the UK. To keep pace with industry needs and…

Fleet demand turbocharged new car registrations in September
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in the key ‘74’ plate change month of September, to 275,239 units, according to the latest figures from…

Centrad warns operators of DVS grace period fine print
With the latest DVS changes set to come into force later this month, Geoff Cross, Managing Director of commercial vehicle safety systems experts Centrad, has…

Charles Crosby
Charles is the network manager in the UK for Fixico, a digital platform transforming the car repair industry across Europe. Based in Uttoxeter, England, Charles…

Digitalisation is key to tackling fleet repair challenges
In the rapidly evolving landscape of fleet management, smarter vehicles require smarter repairs. Fleet managers and repair leads face increasing pressure to maintain vehicle uptime…

CoolKit announces Mercedes-Benz VanPartner accreditation
CoolKit, the UK’s leading specialist in temperature-controlled van conversions, has been awarded VanPartner status by Mercedes-Benz. This accolade highlights CoolKit’s dedication to exceptional quality in…

Leasys UK launches Accident Management and Fleet Safety services
Leasys UK, a leading player in multi-brand operational leasing, has partnered with FMG, the UK’s award-winning and leading provider of end-to-end incident management services to…

Reduce BEV prices or increase range performance?
The Dilemma facing Vehicle Manufacturers As an industry we are learning more about electric vehicle batteries as each month goes by. Recently I attended an…

vaylens launches new EV fleet solutions
vaylens, the charging management software brand recently launched by the KOSTAL Group, is simplifying how fleet operators manage and monetise EV charging with the launch…

Evri heads in right direction for female HGV driving roles
Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, has announced the launch of a new driver training programme, providing a fully funded route into the…

Is it time for hidden static speed cameras in the UK?
Speeding remains one of the major factors contributing to road traffic accidents across the UK, raising an important question: should hidden static speed cameras be…

DAF gives HVO the thumbs-up
DAF and Certas Energy have joined forces to debunk persistent myths around HVO – myths that mean fleet operators are missing out on a key…

The rise of headlamp dazzle
Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates Group, has highlighted a worrying rise in headlight-related cases, including dazzling…

