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UK’s first full sized fleet of AVs to be launched in May
Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator has today (4 April) announced that it has successfully registered the bus service that its fleet of…
Schmitz Cargobull unveils its new UK plant
More than 200 customers, dignitaries and members of the press gathered at the Schmitz Cargobull factory in the UK to celebrate the official opening of…
Fleets risk falling foul of “EV charging deserts”
Fleets investing in EVs risk falling foul of ‘charging deserts’ in harder-to-reach areas of the UK, according to industry figures. While grid capabilities are increasing…
First Hydrogen uncovers next-gen zero emission vehicle
Automotive and clean energy developer, First Hydrogen, unveils the concept for its revolutionary next generation zero emission vehicle. The light commercial vehicle (LCV) has been…
UK Detailing Academy to bring industry insight at Automechanika Birmingham
The UK Detailing Academy has been announced as the education partner and curator of the Automechanika Birmingham 2023’s Detailing Live programme, hosting practical demonstrations and…
Fleet Zero – decarbonising the business transport sector
Leading green energy firm, ScottishPower, and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, have unveiled an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) solution for businesses. The new partnership –…
Samsara to showcase latest technology at CV Show
This year Samsara will showcase their Connected Operations™ Cloud technology in innovative, hands-on ways at the Commercial Vehicle Show on 18-20 April . Samsara will…
Leicester to get all-electric bus depot after ZEBRA uplift
First Bus has confirmed that Leicester will house the Britain’s next electrified bus depot, adding to its sites in York and Norwich, as part of…
Newell& Wright add 2 new I-Save Volvo FH tractors to the fleet
Sheffield-based Newell & Wright Group has welcomed two new Volvo FH with I-Save 6×2 tractor units to help the company reduce the carbon footprint of…
Install a dashcam to help prevent tool theft from vans
Tradespeople are being urged to install dashcams to deter thieves as it is revealed that tool theft has cost the industry billions in losses. Road…
JLM Transport take delivery of a further 6 more DAF trucks
JLM Transport has refreshed its fleet with six more New Generation DAF XF 480 6×2 tractor units from Asset Alliance Group to help meet the…
HGV Skills Bootcamps extended for further year
The Driver Academy Group (DAG) a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC, and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK, has again been awarded the lead role…
bp pulse and Uber team up on driver charging
bp and Uber announced last Friday (31 March 2023), a new global mobility agreement which will see the companies work together to help accelerate Uber’s…
Back pain costing UK fleets £4.9bn per year
Back troubles are one of the biggest causes of work absences in the UK, accounting for more than 12 million days lost every year [1].…
Pro-Align launches new diagnostic wheel balancer for CVs
Wheel servicing specialist, Pro-Align, has launched a new automated wheel balancer for heavy duty commercial vehicles. The HD Elite from leading workshop equipment manufacturer, Hunter,…
IVECO announces Pod Point as EV charging preferred supplier
The new all-electric IVECO eDaily is a class-leading EV with a broad range of capabilities that enable it to complete any mission – it’s the…