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Logistics among hardest hit sectors as business costs rise 53%
The UK transport and logistics sector has experienced some of the sharpest operating cost increases of the past decade, with average business costs rising by…

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards are a safety issue
Modern car dashboards may look sleek and futuristic, but a growing number of motorists believe touchscreens are making driving less safe. A new survey by…

DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG⁺ Electric
DAF Trucks has started series production of its new XG Electric and XG+ Electric models, expanding its zero-emission truck range for long-haul transport applications. Built…

Amazon Supply Chain Services signals a new era for global logistics
Amazon has officially launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its vast logistics and fulfilment infrastructure to businesses of all sizes in a move that…

Asda adds 55 new double-deck refrigerated trailers from Tiger Trailers
Asda Logistics Services has added 55 new moving-deck double deck refrigerated trailers to its fleet as part of an ongoing partnership with Tiger Trailers. The…

InstaVolt accelerates battery storage rollout
InstaVolt has announced the launch of five new battery storage system (BESS) sites as part of a major nationwide investment programme designed to strengthen the…

England needs faster buses
Giving buses greater priority on England’s roads could unlock £5 billion in economic benefits and transform public transport nationwide, according to new analysis commissioned by…

Bridgestone highlights efficiency gains for truck fleets
Bridgestone has outlined a range of practical measures commercial fleet operators can adopt to improve efficiency, reduce fuel costs and lower long-term operating expenses as…

Industry-first innovation transforming engineer safety on fuel tankers
Watson Fuels has partnered with tanker manufacturer Cobo to develop an industry-first safety innovation designed to improve how engineers work at height on fuel tankers.…

Electric avenue: The decarbonisation of UK bus depots
Bus operators across the UK are rapidly expanding depot charging infrastructure as the public transport sector accelerates the transition to zero-emission fleets. Supported by specialists…

Van market returns to growth with EV boost
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to growth in April 2026, with registrations rising by 6.8% as 21,716 new vans, pickups and 4x4s joined…

Fraikin renews fleet management partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant
Fraikin and NHS Blood and Transplant have strengthened their long-standing partnership with a renewed fleet management agreement, extending a relationship that first began in 2002.…

Can refrigerated vehicle operators afford ‘cheap’?
Most buyers of a refrigerated vehicle don’t discover what they actually paid for until three years in. By that point, the purchase price has faded…

First hydrogen ICE powered truck passes MOT
Metier Technologies has announced a major breakthrough for the UK hydrogen transport sector after its H2ICE demonstrator vehicle successfully passed its MOT, making it one…

Translating AI fleet analytics into actionable daily decisions
Fleet teams now have more data than ever, from telematics and diagnostics to driver behaviour and fuel usage. Fleet managers operating under tight margins and…

Milence lands €120M to supercharge Europe electric truck network
Milence has secured a €120 million financing facility to accelerate the rollout of its high-performance charging network for electric trucks across Europe, marking a significant…

