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RAC welcomes independent study into headlight glare
The RAC has welcomed a commitment from the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare, after research showed an overwhelming majority of…
Police to focus on ‘fatal four’ this April
Police forces across the country are supporting a four-week operation to highlight the ‘fatal four’ offences. The operation, which got underway on 1 April, is…
IVECO S-Way trucks join the growing North Kent Distribution fleet
North Kent Distribution knows all about efficient fleet management and what a difference having the right truck for the mission makes. Supplied by Acorn Truck…
Butcombe Brewery acquire Volvo new FE and FL rigids
As part of its ongoing fleet transition from a rival vehicle manufacturer, Butcombe Brewery has taken delivery of its two latest Volvo trucks. The customer’s…
Michelin completes phase 1 of its EV transition
Michelin has completed the first phase of its electric vehicle (EV) transition programme in the van fleet operated by its Services and Solutions division in…
March new car market sustains growth
The UK new car market clocked up its 20th consecutive month of growth in March, with a 10.4% rise in registrations. In what is typically the…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents interior and load compartment details for the new Transporter
The new Transporter will be launched on the German market in early 2025. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now is announcing further details of the interior and…
Willmotts Transport takes delivery of 60 new Tiger Trailers
South-west warehousing and distribution specialist Willmotts Transport Ltd has taken delivery of 60 new Tiger curtainsiders to support the continued expansion of the business, bringing…
LTS Global Solutions with first electric truck
Logistics and supply chain solutions specialists LTS Global Solutions has added its first electric truck to its fleet as it looks to drive forward its…
Nottingham logistics firm launches Carbon Co-op initiative
Nottingham based logistics firm Mitchells of Mansfield, a member of Palletways UK, has taken the next significant step on its decarbonisation journey with the launch…
Mark Perrin
Mark Perrin is a partner specialising in business advisory at Menzies LLP, a leading UK business advisory and accountancy firm with international reach, and has…
Depreciation: Taking a data-driven approach to fleet replacement
In the fast-moving and increasingly competitive landscape of the transport industry, maintaining a robust fleet is paramount. Some businesses may adopt a policy of running…
Darcica trials fully electric HGV
Continuing to practise what it preaches about sustainable logistics, Darcica Logistics is trialling a 16-tonne Volta Zero fully-electric HGV truck for the company’s pallet network…
Corby telematics business sold to employees
A Corby-based international telematics firm has been majority sold to an employee ownership trust (EOT) with financial support from HSBC UK. Mobilevalley has used a…
Carrier Transicold Iceland and Supra Units help BAKO cut fleet emissions
Bakery wholesaler BAKO has taken delivery of 24 new rigid trucks, mounted with a combination of Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 MT (multi-temperature) systems and engineless…
Stagecoach shortlisted in 10 Scottish Transport Award categories
Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has been shortlisted in 10 categories for this year’s Scottish Transport Awards. The awards will take place…