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Suffolk logistics firm strengthens Fruehauf relationship
Logistics solutions provider, Bartrums, has added three more Fruehauf stepframe bathtub tipping trailers to its fleet to boost its UK-wide malt barley haulage operation. The…
Driverless buses set to arrive in Birmingham
Driverless buses will begin transporting passengers around Birmingham next month, the region’s mayor has confirmed. Passengers will be able to use the buses between Birmingham…
Nissan-backed ServCity project accelerates future autonomous mobility
ServCity, a consortium project backed by Nissan and supported by the UK Government has reached its conclusion, deploying advanced autonomous drive technology in complex urban…
Eleanora Hristova
Eleanora Hristova, content producer for Nomad Digital, she writes topics surrounding a variety of sectors including, fleet, rail, logistics and business. Contributing Posts: How to…
HGV market posts another year of growth
UK new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose by 9.6% to 40,716 units in 2022, according to new figures published today by the Society of…
How to optimise fleet operations with connected technologies
Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses…
Research reveals women aged 20-29 achieve highest HGV pass rates
New research from Pallet-Track has revealed that young women are in top gear when it comes to passing HGV driving tests, with female drivers aged…
WATT eCV1 unveiled: the electric future of LVCs
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), a pioneer in the design, engineering, and manufacture of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third…
AA EV Recharge Report
The AA EV Recharge Report for January shows that the cost of flat rate charging on the public network fell by up to 8% compared…
Continental bolsters training and advice for CV operators
Continental Tyres has launched a new tyre maintenance awareness campaign for commercial vehicle operators, with the aim of drawing attention to common faults, issues and…
Improving road safety through enhanced Direct Vision Standards
Recently, Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation aimed at tightening up the direct vision requirements for HGVs. The proposed scheme would mandate HGV…
Tevva hydrogen-electric truck clocks up 350 miles in wintry range test
While Tevva’s laser-guided focus remains trained on building and delivering its battery-electric 7.5t vehicle, testing and development of its hydrogen-electric counterpart continues apace. Four Tevva…
Road freight prices fall 9% from all-time high
The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that both the courier and haulage vehicle price-per-mile have fallen in January, following…
Stewarts of Tayside freshen up its fleet with 20 new vehicles
Fresh produce supplier Stewarts of Tayside has added 10 DAF New Generation XF 480 6×2 tractor units and 10 Gray & Adams refrigerated trailers to its fleet from…
A S Taylor takes the cash flow fast lane with a new TMS
An independent haulier is improving cash flow after switching to a new transport management system (TMS). Based near Burton-on-Trent in the east Midlands, A S…
Peace of mind on the road with IVECO TOPCARE
IVECO has launched the first fast-track service and hospitality pack in the industry: IVECO TOPCARE. The premium assistance service powered by IVECO’s connectivity has been…