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Paua Partners with DPD to drive efficient and sustainable EV charging solutions
Paua, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with DPD UK. DPD has the stated aim of becoming the UK’s…

RED backs calls for increased van driver training
RED Corporate Driver Training has backed calls from an influential road safety lobby for increased training requirements for van drivers. The European Transport Safety Council…

New SAFE Status Labcraft lamp for lifting deck trailers
Labcraft, the industry-leading designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, has responded to calls from transport operators to produce a safety light which…

Labcraft hits the road for National Lorry Week
Labcraft, industry-leading designers and manufacturers of low-voltage LED lighting for commercial vehicles, are supporting National Lorry Week – the annual RHA roadshow which celebrates the…

CHAS works with Driving for Better Business
The CHAS Vehicle Compliance Standard is a new way for fleet operators to align their fleet safety with their existing health and safety procedures. Standards…

Marshall Leasing to supply six new emergency response vehicles to the Capital
London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAA) has introduced six new Blue Light Response vehicles to the fleet with support from their new funding partner, Marshall Leasing.…

Venson issues duty of care warning to fleet managers
Over a third of employees who drive a privately owned or cash allowance car for business have never been asked by their employer to prove…

Devon haulage firm likes versatility of its bespoke Schmitz Cargobull trailer
Macano South West has labelled its new Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner, specified with a rear-mounted forklift truck, as “the Rembrandt of trailers”. The Exeter-based general haulage…

Lack of HGV drivers struggling to meet increased demands
New analysis by SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital marketplace, shows that the increased demand for online deliveries and a lack of new drivers joining the…
Car ReviewVolkswagen gives exclusive preview of future ID.7 Tourer
Volkswagen presents the first photos of the still camouflaged estate version of the all-electric top model ID.7 and, at the same time, introduces the new…

Paul Mountford
Paul Mountford, CEO, Protegrity Contributing Posts: Connected Cars — Safety gained or safety lost?

Connected Cars — Safety gained or safety lost?
Connected technology is everywhere and influences every part of our lives. On average, there are nine connected devices in every UK household, and according to…

Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard
Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has enhanced its web-based portal, Riskmapp, with the launch of a new intelligent dashboard.…

Another ex-Tuffnells depot re-opens
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man, and logistics services, is pleased to announce the reopening of another former…

Anger at poor state of roads reaches a new high
Frustration over the poor state of the UK’s local roads has reached its highest level in nine years. In the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring*,…

Majority of drivers observing 20mph in Wales
The new default 20mph speed limit in Wales continues to bring about a reduction in speed, data from Agilysis shows. Agilysis sampled routes in Cardiff…

