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Fleet manager burnout rising as pressures continue to mount
Fleet manager burnout is becoming an increasingly serious issue across the fleet industry, with professionals facing mounting workloads, staffing shortages and growing business expectations. According…

Gasrec and FreshLinc plan public biomethane refuelling station
Gasrec and FreshLinc have submitted planning permission for a new high-capacity public biomethane refuelling facility in Spalding, Lincolnshire, marking a significant step forward for low-carbon…

Motor Ombudsman launches ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign
The Motor Ombudsman has launched its new ‘WORN-WARN’ tyre safety campaign at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at Birmingham’s NEC, aiming to raise awareness…

IVECO and Gruber Logistics launch EMPOWER electric truck trial
IVECO and Gruber Logistics are set to begin real-world testing of a new battery-electric heavy-duty truck as part of the European EMPOWER project, marking a…

Kia expands PV5 range with new Passenger 7-Seat model
Kia has strengthened its growing Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) range with the introduction of the new PV5 Passenger 7-seat model, a premium ‘Elite’ trim level…

Mac’s Truck Group to demonstate transport solutions at RTX 2026
Mac’s Truck Group to showcase five specialist vehicles demonstrating the group’s expertise in truck sales, rental and bespoke vehicle engineering at RTX 2026. Taking centre…

Schmitz Cargobull to showcase innovations at RTX 2026
Schmitz Cargobull will unveil an all-new dry freight Box Van at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, alongside a range of trailer and refrigeration innovations designed…

Scotland’s first E-HGV megawatt charging hub live at Russell Group
amphos. has delivered Scotland’s first megawatt charging hub for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), marking a significant milestone in the decarbonisation of freight transport. Developed…

Why the LCV market is hesitating on going electric
The latest SMMT data gives some interesting insight into the current market. Total light commercial vehicle registrations are down 1.6% year-to-date, with the year-end forecast…

Hawks Haulage joins Palletways UK network
Leicester-based logistics provider Hawks Haulage has joined the Palletways UK network as part of its ongoing expansion plans, strengthening its palletised freight capabilities and enhancing…

Volvo FM Electric shows its steel for special green delivery
Yorkshire haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has made history by completing the UK’s first delivery of fossil-free steel, using a Volvo FM Electric 4×2…

Road deaths fall 3% in 2025 but serious casualties continue to rise
New government figures show that road deaths in Great Britain fell by 3% in 2025, with an estimated 1,556 people killed on the country’s roads.…

Motive unveil enhanced AI-powered fleet safety and operations platform
Motive, the AI platform for physical operations, has announced a major expansion of its technology platform at its annual Vision 26 innovation summit, introducing new…

New driver training module highlights dangers of overhead cables
E-Training World has launched a new online driver training module designed to help HGV drivers recognise and manage the risks associated with overhead power cables.…

Alphabet data shows EV consumer positivity
More than half of UK motorists are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) within the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by…

Harbour International Freight marks 10 years of growth
Harbour International Freight is celebrating a decade as a member of the Pall-Ex network, marking 10 years of sustained growth, increased freight volumes and expanded…

