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Chip crisis subdues new car market
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations, according to the…
National Highways launches mobile tyre-management station
One in five breakdowns on the strategic road network (SRN) is caused by tyre failure: that’s 50,000 tyre-related breakdowns every year. And 30% of those…
2022: A year of ten million pallet movements
Upholding its position as industry leader, between 1 January and 31 December 2022, the Palletways Group belonging to Imperial, a DP World Company, which operates…
Mark Delaney
Mark Delaney, VP, Industry Strategy, Retail & CPG At FourKites, Mark engages with retailers’ c-level leaders and their teams to understand and address industry specific workflows…
How to optimise Last Mile Deliveries
Last Mile Deliveries take place within the last or final mile of the supply chain. These are deliveries direct to consumers, whether it’s two miles…
EV review and predictions for 2023
It’s been hard to keep up with the news over the last year in the UK with three prime ministers, the rising cost of living,…
Over 100 high-speed charging hubs opened in 2022
Zap-Map, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, has published new year-end figures for charge point installations in 2022. While extremely high growth in the…
750 seat belt and mobile phone offences in National Highways M6 study
National Highways says it identified more than 750 seat belt and mobile ‘phone offences along a short section of the M6 in Merseyside earlier this…
Push to increase diversity in HGV driving
In recent years there has been an increase in women looking to become HGV drivers. In 2011/12, just 6.7% of all HGV test passes were…
FORS reflects on transitional year and targets further progress in 2023
Reflecting on a year of progress and change, FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has revealed there is much more to come in 2023. January…
Trucksters launches initiative to support lorry drivers with their mental health
Lorry drivers are subject to extreme working conditions making their profession a high-risk health activity, especially mental health with problems including stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue,…
Safety on the Strategic Road Network is improving
The Office of Rail and Road says National Highways is on course to achieve its overall safety target for the Strategic Road Network in England.…
First Hydrogen hires EDAG Group to design zero-emission vehicles
First Hydrogen is pleased to announce it has selected EDAG Group (EDAG) as its design styling partner for its next generation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs).…
How to bring your drivers with you on your electrification journey
Your business is likely ready to make the switch to electric vehicles for a few reasons including financial benefits and supporting wider net zero targets.…
Volvo launches more electric trucks
These latest additions make it possible to electrify even more transport routes in cities and regions, further strengthening Volvo’s position as a leader in electric…
Toolstation and Vanaways team up
Customers at leading trade and DIY retailer Toolstation can now pick up not just a drill or some screws – but a new van, thanks…