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Raw material shortage is shifting the strategies of manufacturers and fleet manager
The global car industry has set ambitious goals to reduce CO2 in the 2030s and demand for EV batteries is growing at an enormous speed.…
Quartix enhances integrated dashcam with latest camera tech
The company first partnered with vehicle camera provider Fleet Focus in January 2020, marking the first tracking software integration and a new AI camera. This…
Slide in European trucking capacity raises spot market rates
Trucking capacity on European roads remained at a low level in July according to industry analysts, resulting in a significant increase in spot market rates.…
Comfort, Service and Support see Inverdell select Renault Trucks T High
Impeccable’ service has led Inverdell Ltd., the Cairndow, Argyll-based temperature-controlled fish haulier, to renew its support of Renault Trucks products with the purchase of two…
Construction fleets lack vehicle visibility
Fleet operators in the construction sector are in the dark about how and when their vehicles are being used, according to Vimcar. The fleet management…
Tarmac’s smart card keeping HGV drivers safe and customers confident reaches major landmark
Tarmac has reached a significant landmark in its rollout of new fleet technology after presenting its 10,000th HGV driver with a smart card aimed at improving…
Econ Engineering spreads the word on the benefits of MirrorCam technology from Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Winter maintenance equipment specialist Econ Engineering has added the first MirrorCam-equipped Mercedes-Benz to the fleet of gritters that local authorities and others will once again…
Langdon Transport has licence revoked as director is disqualified for five year
Langdon Transport in Plymouth has had its licence revoked and its director disqualified for five years following a Bristol public inquiry. The company, which holds…
A strong partner for bitumen logistics
The international logistics company HOYER is regarded as an expert in handling challenging liquid goods in the chemical, gas, foodstuffs and petroleum products industries. The…
DVSA survey proposals aim to fast track new HGV drivers and ease labour shortage
Hauliers and drivers are being urged to respond to a consultation on proposals to overhaul vocational driving requirements and create one test to drive both…
Nexar unveils new ‘plug and play’ dashcam with super wide lens
A new ‘plug and play’ compact dashcam has been launched by Nexar, with a 32GB SD card and free unlimited cloud storage. Nexar said its…
Myers Group boost their fleet with the arrival of four New MAN Trucks
The Myers Group based in Maidstone Kent has just taken delivery of four new New Generation MAN TGX tractors. Operating from their Maidstone base and…
North West distribution firm speeds ahead with acquisition
Newton-le-Willows-based H&M Distribution has acquired HBT Properties and Hunt Brothers Warehousing & Distribution with the support of a £3.5m funding package from NatWest and Lombard…
Motus Commercials celebrate the opening of their new Avonmouth dealership
Motus Commercials hosted an open day to celebrate the opening of their new 5.2 acre site in Avonmouth. The event began with a ribbon cutting…
Company car tax clarity ‘needed’ beyond 2025
The Government is being urged to reveal benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates beyond 2024/25, with fleets wary they could face a substantial hike in an effort…
AFP launches first specialist eLCV fleet transition course
THE Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) has unveiled its first ever eLCV course for fleets transitioning to electrification, with the first taking place on Thursday…