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idVerde turns to electric power from Aebi Schmidt
idVerde, the country’s leading grounds maintenance provider, is employing an all-electric eSwingo from Aebi Schmidt as part of a new contract to reduce carbon emissions…
Stellantis continues to lead UK electric van market
Stellantis continues to lead the UK electric van market*, according to the latest registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).…
Truck Cartel: Competition Appeal Tribunal green lights RHA claim
The RHA has been granted a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) and given the go ahead by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to seek compensation for operators…
Logistics tech conference returns this autumn
Logistics UK’s Digital Transformation in Logistics conference is returning for its second year, as part of the programme for Birmingham Tech Week – the UK’s largest regional…
Video highlights dangers of hands-free mobile phone use
A video resource, grounded in behavioural change theory, has been developed to help reduce the use of hands-free phones by professional drivers, by debunking the…
Pall-Ex Group announces launch of Pall-Ex Logistics
Pall-Ex Group, a leading palletised freight distribution network, is proud to announce the launch of Pall-Ex Logistics. This new entity integrates several previously independent operations…
Fall in used EV prices stimulates demand
The demand for used EVs ramped up in July following a -16.5% fall in prices during Q2, according to the latest Aston Barclay Market Insights…
CKR Utilities sets up traffic management division with Vanaways
A rapidly-expanding North West utilities contractor has selected Vanaways as its vehicle provider for its ongoing growth journey. CKR Utilities, which is based in Heywood…
Durite adds brake light cameras to growing safety range
Vehicle safety specialist Durite is expanding its van range with reverse-view brake light cameras. Brake light cameras are retrofitted to the vehicle, replacing the existing…
Labcraft Plug and Play cuts install time by half
Labcraft, known for its innovative LED lighting solutions for commercial vehicles, has introduced a new plug-and-play wiring harness kit that reduces installation time by up…
New road costs residents over £26K to get rid of potholes
Potholes are common on UK roads and are something that infuriates most drivers. Locals in Oldham were fed up with the road outside their houses…
Liverpool Logistics firm looks to drive organ donation with NHS
A leading transport and logistics firm in Liverpool has partnered with the NHS to promote organ donation across the country. Sovereign Transport, a member of…
AI and Vehicle Acquisition
A recent article in Fleetpoint posed the question: “Is AI the future for fleet management?” The article raised an important question, but it scratched the…
Swindon transport firm marks 50th anniversary with £4M investment.
Swindon transport firm, Les Smith Haulage, is marking its 50th year in business by investing £4 million to meet increased service demand. As one of…
DPD confirms a third of final mile van fleet now electric
Parcel company DPD UK has confirmed that it is on target to deliver a 46% reduction in emissions by the end of 2024, from the…
Coolkit, the UK’s top van converter, has added three technical experts.
Coolkit, the UK’s leading specialist for temperature-controlled van conversions, has continued its rapid growth plans by appointing two new Design Engineers and a Continuous Improvement…