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Understanding the impact of today’s EV financial incentives
Despite a lot of attention being paid to it, the electric vehicle market is still relatively small – pure EVs had a 6.6% market share…
RAC launches specialist van breakdown cover
With the number of vans on the UK’s roads increasing by 500,000 to 4.5m* in just four years the RAC has launched the first ever…
Traffic commissioners question whether some satnavs are fit for purpose
Commercial fleet operators are being warned satnav systems need to be fit for purpose following the latest bridge strike data being published by Network Rail.…
Brigade Electronics launches new predictive collision detection system
Market-leading provider of vehicle safety systems Brigade Electronics has launched a new predictive collision detection system. Sidescan®Predict is the next generation of collision avoidance systems.…
Hultsteins pairs up with Myriad to boost parts availability
Refrigerated transport parts specialist Myriad is now stocking and distributing parts for Hultsteins, ahead of an anticipated rise in demand for the latter company’s environmentally…
Transport manager disqualified following multiple failings
Following a public inquiry, Leo Al Auto faces its licence being revoked after its transport manager, Darren Boyce-Smith, was disqualified for two years. Boyce-Smith was…
Truck pricing cartel class action claim reaches 125 members
A class action law suit seeking compensation from major European truck manufacturers for price fixing has reached 125 members. Law firm Edwin Coe says the…
Haulier left ‘baffled’ after DVSA names top drivers’ hours offenders
The DVSA insisted a list of operators committing drivers’ hours offences that it released during road safety week was correct after an operator told motortransport.co.uk it should…
IVECO to supply 1,064 gas-powered S-WAY trucks to Amazon
IVECO, a pioneer in the commercialisation and manufacturing of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, has announced an important development in its commercial relation with Amazon.…
Seasonal driving hacks that could save UK motorists money
A leading insurance comparison firm is revealing the top winter driving hacks that could help motorists avoid higher premiums and retain those all-important No Claims…
Marc Meyer
Marc Meyer is the Chief Commercial Officer at Transmetrics, a company that optimizes transport planning by leveraging the power of machine learning and predictive analytics.…
Emerging sustainability trends in the logistics industry
As flights for cargo transportation were grounded worldwide due to the pandemic, spikes in demand for shipping services escalated rapidly. Yet, a third of shipping…
Motorists risk £40 fine for engine idling
With COP26 fresh in our minds, everyone is seeking out simple ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Reducing carbon emissions can play a huge part…
New digital system to help keep motorists better informed
National Highways is reaching for the skies with a new digital infrastructure that will help keep roads moving and give drivers round-the-clock real-time traffic information.…
The challenges of transporting hazardous materials
Transporting hazardous materials poses several challenges for businesses, making it crucial that logistics providers consider effective route optimisation and scheduling software from the outset. Moving…
Any use of handheld mobile phone while driving to become illegal
Police will soon be able to more easily prosecute drivers using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel, after the Government strengthens existing laws to…

