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Mechanic working on a Mercedes-Benz truck

Alltruck Group’s three-pointed star rises in the North

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has welcomed the latest member of its Authorised Repairer Network, providing all-important support to heavy vehicle operators in the Central Belt of Scotland

Overloading vans

Half of UK van drivers admit to overloading their vehicle

Almost half (48%) of UK van drivers admitted that they overloaded their vans last year*, according to a survey by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This figure is

XPO Logistics Driver Academy

XPO Logistics launches new Driver Excellence Academy

XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has developed a new XPO Logistics Driver Excellence Academy to offer

TfL Trucks

TfL steps up preparations for strengthening HGV safety scheme

With one year to go until London’s HGV Safety Permit Scheme strengthens, TfL is encouraging operators to prepare their fleets. Under the Direct Vision Standard,

Longer Semi-Trailer

Longer semi-trailer trials extended until February 2024

Following months of campaigning by the RHA, the Longer Semi-Trailer trial has now been extended until the 29th February 2024. Declan Pang, RHA Director of

A Stagecoach Remembrance Day bus

Stagecoach supports Remembrance Weekend with nationwide free travel

As part of Stagecoach’s ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces, it has confirmed that free travel will be available on all its bus and

Electric car being charged

UK sees threefold drop in low-carbon vehicle foreign investment

A new report reveals foreign investment in protecting low-carbon vehicle innovation in the UK has fallen three-fold in 5 years*, indicating global confidence in the

Electric DPD Van

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 CEO Seb Goldin

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 Labcraft lamp ticks the safety box for lifting deck trailers

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