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Lack of toilets for drivers is “dehumanising”, says RHA
Tom Cornwell, RHA Public Affairs Manager said: “There are simply not enough facilities on our roads leaving countless lorry drivers parked up overnight without access to…

Carrier Transicold van units supporting Waitrose & Partners
Supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners has seen strong performance from seven all-electric temperature-controlled vans equipped with Carrier Transicold Neos 100 units, acquired as part of…

EV Cargo adds 10 new Volvo FH with I-Save trucks
Global supply chain management company EV Cargo has taken delivery of 10 new Volvo FH with I-Save 6×2 tractor units to accelerate its carbon reduction…

London Mayor inaugurates Volta Trucks’ Hub
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has officially opened its Truck as Service Hub in Tottenham, London. The…

Longer semi-trailer guidance has now been published
Longer semi-trailers (LSTs) are now being used on Great Britain’s roads. Vehicle operators can now tow LSTs measuring up to 2.05 metres longer than a…

Fleet managers critical to business success
Eighty-seven per cent of fleet decisionmakers believe the cost of business squeeze has made their role more important to business strategy and board level decisions,…
Car ReviewNew CUPRA Formentor VZN now available to order
CUPRA UK has introduced the limited edition CUPRA Formentor VZN, offering bespoke styling options over the VZ3 trim. The CUPRA Formentor VZN is available to…

Driving down fleet operating costs with the power of telematics-based solutions
Over the past few years, the global supply chain has been under increasing pressure from a never-ending series of uncontrollable macroeconomic factors. This has a…

TIP Group showcases both trailer and truck hire and services at Road Transport Expo
TIP Group, the leading trailer and truck hire and services provider is exhibiting at the 2023 Road Transport Expo, showcasing its trailer and truck rental,…

Data reveals demand for home EV charging increasing
As the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) become clearer, and drivers adopt a more charging-savvy lifestyle, leading home charge point installer Smart Home Charge reveals…

Automechanika Birmingham launches VIP motorXfactor Club
Automechanika Birmingham returns to the NEC for the first time in four years from 6 – 8 June, and the event organisers have gone above…

New van market maintains growth in May
The number of UK light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered in the UK grew by 15.3% in May compared with last year, reaching 25,359 units, according…

ABB E-mobility unveils HVC360, the next evolution in fleet charging solutions
ABB E-mobility has today announced details of its new HVC360 fleet charging solution, putting the power to drive change in the hands of fleet managers…

HGV driver penalised for breaking the 90 in 180 rule
A Road Haulage Association (RCA) has reported that one of his drivers received a penalty and advised not to return to the EU because they…

CW Russell’s 3 new Mercedes-Benz Arocs from Bell Truck and Van
Two years ago CW Russell wasn’t running any Mercedes-Benz trucks but since then the three-pointed star has risen and will soon account for half of…

Plug-in Grants: The latest developments
Last month, the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) increased the end-user limit for Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) applications by 50%, from 1,000 to 1,500…

