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National Highways defends smart motorways
National Highways has issued a response to a BBC Panorama programme on smart motorways, saying it is absent of key information and relevant context. The…
Powering ahead with low-carbon deliveries
Failing to plan your charging infrastructure first can put commercial EV roll-out at risk. Natasha Fry, head of sales for fleet and workplace charging at…
Lostock Skip Hire welcomes first Renault Trucks
Family-run waste disposal and recycling specialist, Lostock Skip Hire, has taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks, the first to join the 30-strong fleet. Two…
New Business Breakdown Cover from Start Rescue
Time is money and new Business Breakdown Cover from Start Rescue saves both for all companies, from small independents to multi-nationals, on two wheels or…
Bespoke IVECO eDaily makes its a Mobile Power Station debut
Continuing the lineage of show-stopping EVs, such as the towing world-record-breaking IVECO eDaily from 2023, the IVECO eDaily ‘Mobile Power Station’ has made its debut…
Euro NCAP reveal details of first ever HGV safety rating tests
Euro NCAP today (24th April 2024) officially announces a major milestone in the development towards a Truck Safe rating scheme. This is in direct response to data…
First TIP Mechanic Academy students graduate
Leading trailer and truck service provider, TIP Group, has completed its inaugural TIP Mechanic Academy (TMA), a first-of-its-kind trailer mechanic training programme, with 10 students…
‘Next generation’ incentives and infrastructure to decarbonise HGVs
Government should reform its dated Plug-in Truck Grant – introduced eight years ago – to reflect the progress made by the sector in developing new…
ETRUX launches electric Ford E-Transit Trizone van at CV Show
ETRUX, a company that specialises in the design and conversion of lightweight commercial vehicles, has launched its new fully electric Ford E-Transit Trizone van, which…
Samsara help JJX Logistics reduce fleet emissions by 17%
International haulage company JJX Logistics has improved the safety and sustainability of its fleet operations by implementing advanced AI solutions from Samsara, the pioneer of…
Naomi Nye’s electric insights into the future of EV charging
We now have over 55,000 charging points across 31,445 locations in the UK, another significant increase of 46% year-on-year. But for the nation to sustain…
Go-Ahead accelerates digital transformation for vehicle inspections
The Go-Ahead Group, in partnership with Tranzaura, is delivering digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency across its regional bus services in the UK. This collaboration…
IVECO BUS extends its CROSSWAY further with a hybrid version
IVECO BUS is further expanding its range of efficient solutions for transport operators to reduce their carbon footprint with a new hybrid version of its CROSSWAY…
RH Commercial vehicles extends its Isuzu truck offering
Isuzu Truck UK has appointed RH Commercial Vehicles as an authorised repairer in Peterborough, bringing additional aftersales capacity to support customers in the East of…
Expanded Commercial Vehicle Show starts
With the road transport sector undergoing a rapid and complex Net Zero transition, the CV Show has returned to NEC Birmingham today in an expanded…
New freight ship begins service on the Dublin – Liverpool route
Swedish ferry company, Stena Line’s Dublin-Liverpool (Birkenhead) dedicated freight service has been operating since 15th February 2024 with cover ships serving customers temporarily whilst they have…