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South Coast Logistics welcomes five new Volvo FM tractor units
Fermoy-based South Coast Logistics has taken delivery of five new Volvo FM 460 6×2 tractor units, helping to facilitate the company’s ongoing expansion. Supplied by…
Moto supports HGV mental health with ‘cabversations’
Moto Hospitality has unveiled a pioneering campaign, titled ‘Cabservation,’ dedicated to bolstering the mental well-being of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. In collaboration with esteemed…
Centrad ready to deliver quick solution as DVS countdown begins
One of the UK’s leading vehicle CCTV camera specialists, Centrad has already laid the groundwork to preparing for the incoming changes to Transport for London’s Direct Vision…
Fleet management software could become obligatory
Fleet management software could become obligatory in the future as part of long-term regulatory trends, FleetCheck is suggesting. Momentum is coming from two different directions,…
HVS celebrates milestone testing phase
Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), announced, today, the delivery of its engineering prototype test “mule”, X1.5, to the HVS test facilities.…
Enforcement of ‘posting declaration’ enforcement imminent
From 1 October 2023, DVSA will begin enforcement of the posting declaration regulation for lorry drivers. DVSA’s responsibilities cover EU operators carrying goods between loading…
Gasrec adds resilience to its supply chain
Bio-LNG supplier Gasrec has announced several new deals to strengthen the resilience of its supply chain as the company prepares for considerable expansion over the…
Montgomery Distribution invests in state-of-the-art logistics hub
Montgomery Distribution, a member of the Palletways network, has invested in a 135,000-square-foot state-of-the-art logistics hub in Preston. To ensure an unparalleled customer experience and…
Women Automotive Summit returns with record attendance
The 2023 Women Automotive Summit, hosted by Women Automotive Network, has been deemed a resounding success, with the Network registering a record number of attendees…
Pioneers in warehouse automation are reaping the benefits
Research with manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs across a range of sectors has highlighted that many have already invested significantly in warehouse automation, including over a…
Industry anger as PM softens stance on net-zero
On Wednesday (20/09/2023) the Prime Minister brought forward an announcement he was due to make on Friday that the Government were going to roll back…
Driven by Excellence: road safety and virtual reality
In this Driven by Excellence episode from PDT Fleet Training Solutions, James Evans, founder of First Car and Managing Director of ICE Hub, talks about…
Industry reacts to the possibility of PM rolling back 2030 ICE ban
The BBC revealed last night (19/09/2023) that the UK government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is considering weaking some of the government’s key green…
RHA urges reduction in bureaucracy on LSTs
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling upon the Government to streamline bureaucratic procedures for hauliers utilizing longer semi-trailers (LSTs) in order to encourage their…
We need to be bolder on zero emission truck (ZET) adoption
Trucks equipped with batteries or powered by hydrogen fuel cells must constitute the overwhelming majority of new truck sales by 2040, in line with regulatory…
Topspeed Couriers to start their electric van fleet transformation
Topspeed Couriers is accelerating towards a future of electric transport by investing heavily in battery-powered vans. The Cheshire-based company has already added 22 zero-emission vans…