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Scania’s rejuvenated battery electric range is raring to go
Scania has updated its urban battery electric truck range and added a new electric machine (combined electric motor and gearbox) to its lineup. The battery…
XPO Logistics chosen as transport partner for Ryze Hydrogen
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been selected by net zero pioneer Ryze Hydrogen to be Ryze’s…
AI clears the way for faster customs clearance for UPS customers
From October, UPS customers shipping to the European Union can start using an AI-powered, in-house tool to automatically generate customs codes, demystifying a critical piece…
Biggest price rise in freight services since December 2022
A perfect storm has been gathering over UK road transport prices for the past few months. The returning HGV levy, clean air charges, rising fuel…
Cotteswold Dairy acquire new Eco-Drive and Vector HE 19 Units
Tewkesbury-based Cotteswold Dairy has taken delivery of six new temperature-controlled trailers each fitted with a Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19, alongside 12 tractor units mounted…
FedEx Express begins the trial of renewable diesel
FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has begun trialling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable…
TCS&D’s Cold Chain Hub moves to NEC in 2024
TCS&D’s Cold Chain Hub – the UK’s only dedicated event for the cold storage and distribution sector – will relocate to the NEC in Birmingham…
Leon James
Leon James, the Chief Technology Officer at leading subscription service Wagonex Contributing Posts: How technology can help OEMs, fleet managers diversify their offering
How technology can help OEMs, fleet managers diversify their offering
How can technology help OEMs, fleet managers and dealers create new revenue and diversify their offering? Leon James, the Chief Technology Officer at leading subscription…
Road transport industry mental health initiatives
Working in the road transport industry presents demanding and challenging roles, which, when not effectively managed, can lead to stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and sleep…
Cost of living crisis cited as leading cause of stress for UK van drivers
1 in 4 UK van drivers (25%) experienced mental health issues last year, while two-thirds (66%) felt overwhelmed at least once a month, according to…
Stagecoach leads UK Bus Awards shortlist
Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has been shortlisted in this year’s UK Bus Awards more times than any other operator in the…
DX re-opening 10 former Tuffnells depots
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man and logistics services, is pleased to announce that it has reopened a…
First AFP Expo brings together fleet operator and service provider members
The first expo held by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has been announced for 22nd November at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel in Milton Keynes.…
RHA launches its Member Assistance Programme
The RHA, in collaboration with the RHA Benevolent Fund, introduced the Member Assistance Programme (MAP) during its recent Forum for the Future event held in…
HVS unveils modular vehicle platform
Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has unveiled its modular platform, which offers Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators maximum flexibility from a…