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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…
HGV driver found guilty of causing death by careless driving
An HGV driver has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving after he collided with a veteran car that had mistakenly been driven…
Massive challenges facing European supply chains
To better understand the state of European supply chains, FourKites®, the #1 real-time supply chain visibility platform, partnered with Reuters Events to survey over 450…
Update on changes to HGV and bus driving tests
The Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) is advising that the Driver CPC part 3 test is being split into two separate parts. Learner drivers…
Five common mistakes made by driver risk managers
Managing road risk as an employer can be a minefield – with the added complication that, as a director, you may be liable to prosecution…
Boosting EV sales is just part of the auto industry’s COP26 response
In a joint statement issued to coincide with COP26, the leaders of the G20 nations recognise the need for immediate action to tackle climate change…
HYVIA reveals two new hydrogen LCV prototypes
Following the reveal of the first prototype last month, the Renault Master Van H2-TECH, HYVIA continues to lead green hydrogen (H2) mobility with the unveiling…
HGV market declines -8.4%
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -8.4% in the third quarter of 2021, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers…
Network Rail urges lorry drivers to ‘Wise Up, Size Up’
Network Rail has revealed the most-struck railway bridges in the country as it relaunches its ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign, reminding lorry drivers and haulage…
Tevva secures substantial funding to develop electric & hydrogen trucks
Electric and hydrogen truck pioneer Tevva is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised US$57 million by way of an oversubscribed private placement from…