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RHA welcomes increase to HGV driver apprenticeships
After months of campaigning, the RHA has welcomed a Government announcement that the funding band for the HGV C+E apprenticeship has risen from £7,000 to…
Transport bodies urge police to apply abnormal loads rules consistently
Transport bodies are urging police to apply regulations on moving large or heavy cargo fairly and consistently. Hauliers report that some police forces have imposed…
Stephan Sieber
Stephan has been CEO of Transporeon since 12 November 2019. Prior to this, Stephan spent 13 years working for SAP, including his role as managing…
Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem
It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID…
BVRLA launches targeted EV charging support for Local Authorities
The BVRLA has launched a campaign that will support more Local Authorities in developing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure strategies. Alongside a pool of resources…
A47 road schemes in Norfolk given go-ahead
Three multi-million-pound road schemes aimed at improving safety and reducing journey times around Norwich are a step closer after a judge upheld the original decisions…
Understanding different fleet technologies
Over the past decade, fleet managers and owners have seen a rise in availability of diverse technologies offering countless opportunities to optimize operations, increase profitability,…
Bio-LNG trucks join Aston Martin fleet to cut carbon emissions
DHL Supply Chain has introduced of eight bio-LNG trucks into its Aston Martin fleet, reducing carbon emissions by around 800 tonnes per year. The new…
Automated truck by IVECO and Plus now on public roads in Germany
IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group, and Plus announced today that the IVECO S-Way truck equipped with PlusDrive, Plus’s enhanced driver-assist solution based…
Altrad partners with Michelin connected fleet to enhance performance
Support services provider Altrad is partnering with MICHELIN Connected Fleet to help improve the performance of its 1,000-strong fleet of vans and make its operations…
New Volvo FM Electric joins Tesco’s distribution fleet
Volvo Trucks has supplied Tesco with a new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor unit to support the customer’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions…
Fleet Evolution takes Panorama to task over ‘EV distortions’
Fleet Evolution has taken the BBC’s flagship Panorama investigative documentary programme to task over what it describes as ‘total distortions about electric vehicles’, following the…
TIP launches ‘used truck sales’ division
TIP Group, the UK’s leading trailer and truck service provider, has launched a used truck sales division based at a new TIP site in Warrington.…
40 million kilometers of autonomous accident-free trucking
Inceptio Technology, China’s leading developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, today announced that the Inceptio Autonomous Driving System has powered more than 40…
120T GVW Renault Trucks C Range Tractor Unit provides the muscle for Multi-Axle
Hauling heavy loads such as bridge sections and girders weighing up to 80 tonnes since 2009, Multi-Axle Ltd, trucks with exceptional GVW are a must.…
Car ReviewMG confirms thrilling MG4 EV XPOWER
MG Motor UK has revealed the official pricing and specification of its new high-performance all-electric hatchback, confirming the new MG4 EV XPOWER will be its…