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Better detection rather than higher penalties for hauliers
Vikki Woodfine, partner at DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, comments on the higher penalties being faced by hauliers where clandestine…
Mercedes-Benz Vans announce pricing and specs for the new Citan
Boasting a sharp new design and a stylish interior, the new Mercedes-Benz Citan panel van is now available to order by UK customers, with first…
Manfreight adds 20 high-spec Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders
UK & European logistics provider Manfreight has taken delivery of 20 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FIXED ROOF trailers, as it drives forward the expansion of…
MOT change proposals: the industry reacts
There has been further reaction to the proposed changes to the MOT by the department for Transport. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to…
The safest new car of 2022: Tesla Model Y
Tesla’s Model Y is the safest car to be launched onto the UK’s roads in 2022, according to What Car? Safety Award judges. The crossover…
UK’s first full size autonomous bus starts carrying passengers
Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator has today (Friday 20 January) announced that it has successfully transported its first group of passengers in…
MV Commercial aid growth at L Lynch
L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has taken delivery of 17 new vehicles from MV Commercial to fast track its fleet expansion programme. The order…
Four fleet and transport predictions for 2023
Fleet management over the next 12 months is set to look significantly more digitalised as technological services improve automation and convenience. For fleet managers, having…
Peter O’Driscoll
Peter is the UK Managing Director at RingGo, which creates software solutions for drivers, cities and operators that make finding, accessing and paying for parking…
World’s biggest commercial EV trial accelerates move to all-electric fleets
The trials for Optimise Prime, the world’s biggest trial of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) have come to an end, and demonstrated how barriers, such as…
Understanding the difficulties faced by HGV drivers in Calais
As a haulier, the challenges faced by drivers in Calais can be numerous and complex. From dealing with migrant stowaways to navigating the complex regulations…
Volvo LNG trucks help Arla Foods reduce carbon emissions
Arla Foods has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FM LNG 6×2 tractor units to help the business meet its targets to reduce the CO2…
Hertfordshire logistics firm drives into 2023 with Badge of Excellence
A Hertfordshire logistics specialist has underlined its commitment to operational excellence by retaining the retail industry’s A standard for storage and distribution. Letchworth Garden City-based…
EV drivers need RV (Residual Value) protection
Electric car drivers need to protect themselves from volatility in the used car market, following Tesla’s dramatic decision last week to slash the prices of…
Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future
The Department for Transport has today (Wednesday 18 January) launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs in Great Britain. Views are being sought…
Driver welfare paramount in improving HGV accident rates
As truck drivers face the combined pressures of long shifts, hazardous weather, and darker nights, latest insights reveal how collision rates could be improved by…