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Road freight prices ease, but threat of rising fuel prices resurfaces
For the first time since February 2022, the price-per-mile of both haulage and courier vehicles has fallen, according to the TEG Price Index, as we…
Winter is coming – safe driving for work
Winter brings all kinds of hazards for the commercial driver. Driving for Better Business looks at you how you can prepare your drivers so that…
Reynolds gets greener with Hultsteins
The UK’s only remaining family-run national greengrocer is primed to cut emissions and boost fuel economy courtesy of Hultsteins. National food service provider Reynolds – which…
Freight 24 targets future growth with Mandata GoPlus
A fast-growing logistics group is rolling out Mandata GoPlus to improve productivity and further enhance customer service. Freight 24 Logistics Group has more than 120…
Trailer breakdown repair service keeps haulier moving
A fast-growing logistics company is using a 24/7 breakdown and recovery specialist to keep its trailers on the road. The BJS Family of companies has…
Drug driving and speeding at record highs as Court cases mount up
Analysis of 2021 Crown and Magistrates Court data by the AA* has found that both drug driving and speeding cases are at record highs. As…
Overworking causes van drivers to experience mental health
The UK’s van drivers are at risk of burnout with half experiencing mental health issues in the last year, according to a study by Volkswagen…
eStar Truck and Van add tacho service support
eStar Truck & Van marked its second anniversary as a member of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks franchised network by introducing a tachograph service at the flagship…
Eco fleet-tech business takes top honours at Global Good Awards
Lightfoot, the trail-blazing, in-cab coaching, rewards, and progressive telematics platform for fleets, has succeeded in not only scooping the top award for Best Product of the Year…
Qualcomm and Renault Group intend to extend their strategic cooperation
Renault Group and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced today that the companies intend to take their technology collaboration one step further with plans to deliver a…
Fleet Alliance backs apprentice scheme through G20 youth project
Fleet Alliance is supporting 10 local apprentices through a number of community initiatives via the Glasgow-based youth project, G20 Works, to try and give them…
Reassurance needed on energy crisis action beyond March 2023
The Cold Chain Federation has written to the Chancellor and newly appointed Cabinet Ministers in the Department for Business, Environment and Transport calling for urgent…
BP Mitchell get lower insurance with new Durite camera kits
An aggregates specialist has reduced its insurance premium and successfully fought ‘crash for cash’ claims after upgrading its vehicle camera systems. BP Mitchell Haulage Contractors…
Free Rolling Tyres: change to the annual test
A robust tyre management system is an essential part of any operator’s maintenance system. This includes in-service tyres which are appropriate for the vehicle and…
More than 80% of UK SMEs want to switch to EVs
Most UK small businesses want to switch to electric vehicles but are held back by rising vehicle costs and electricity bills, new data from NatWest…
We don’t need to scrap vehicles as we move to clean-air mobility
Comment from David Lorenz, CEO, Lunaz: “COP27 will highlight the need to act with a more sustainable mindset, especially with transportation and mobility. When you look…