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Volvo Trucks: New safety system to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. In busy…
Transport Select Committee warns logistics sector to ‘solve its problems’
The logistics sector must solve its driver employment crisis and fix its dearth of secure rest facilities within two years, or else the government should…
Holt Transport secures Paragon funding to expand haulage fleet
Lockerbie-based haulage company Holt Transport has secured a five-figure funding package from Paragon SME Lending to help expand its fleet. The business has acquired a…
LEVC introduces integrated telematics solution on all new vehicles
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has engaged in a new partnership with the global leader in IoT and connected transportation, Geotab, providing state-of-the-art fleet management…
eActros LongHaul to hit the road in 2022
Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is systematically pressing ahead with the introduction of additional battery-electric…
Put grey fleet reduction at the heart of corporate travel practices
The Urban Mobility Partnership (UMP) launched its policy paper on Corporate Travel and Commuting at a roundtable discussion in Newcastle. The paper calls for businesses…
Essential cable inspections for M48 Severn Bridge
National Highways starts an essential programme of cable inspections on the M48 Severn Bridge next month to monitor corrosion. The government-owned company, with its contractors…
Logistics UK: Make the Northern Ireland protocol a priority
Logistics UK has told the government it must make the Northern Ireland protocol work effectively to protect the country’s supply chain. The business group met…
LCV values remained stable in April
LCV values remained above £10,000 for the fifth consecutive month in April as trading remained stable despite ongoing external economic pressures and disruption to trading…
Owens Group shifts gear to join Pall-Ex Group
Llanelli-based haulage firm Owens Group has strengthened its service offering by becoming shareholder members of Pall-Ex Group. The family-owned business is a renowned name in…
First Hydrogen vans to begin testing next month
First Hydrogen has said its fuel cell-powered demonstrator vans with an estimated range of 310 miles will begin operational testing next month. The MAN TGE-based…
Strong start to the year continues for UK CV production
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose by 27.6% in April, the fourth consecutive month of growth for the sector, according to the latest figures published today…
EV charging costs soar
The cost of rapidly charging an electric car has risen sharply as energy costs soar across the UK. As many drivers are nervous about switching…
Disaster relief charity to aid lorry drivers stuck in Kent queues
A charity specialising in disaster relief has been awarded a 6-month contract by Kent County Council to provide food and water to HGV drivers stuck…
Co-op Insurance launches new van insurance
Co-op Insurance has launched a new van insurance product, to deliver further choice and value to its members and customers. Available through Co-op Insurance’s website, van…
Toyota announce new narrow chassis and cold store reach trucks
Toyota Material Handling has announced two further additions to the BT Reflex reach truck range. Following the recent updates to the R, E and O-series…