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Renault Trucks: Official opening of RHCV Newark
Leading East Midlands independent Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) new site in Newark has been officially opened by Carlos Rodrigues, Managing Director of…
MAN introduces digital side mirror system for truck range
MAN has introduced a range of new technical features for its TGX, TGS, TGM and TGL trucks, including a digital side mirror system. The MAN…
Record breaking used van auction prices
Growing demand for used vans are driving the UK’s economic recovery, contributing to two new records set at Manheim auctions throughout June 2021. Vans are…
Wren Kitchens reaches DVSA ‘best in class’ standard
Wren Kitchens has been recognised by the DVSA with an Earned Recognition ‘best in class’ standard, after meeting all of the vehicle maintenance standards following…
Northern Ireland moves to tackle drink driving re-offending rates
The Northern Irish Government has announced a change to legislation which will automatically offer those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation…
EDF takes delivery of 500th electric car on Tusker’s salary sacrifice scheme
EDF’s Jas Sangha has become the 500th employee to take delivery of a brand-new electric car thanks to Tusker’s salary sacrifice car benefits scheme. Since…
Fleet optimisation software to tackle driver shortage
Implementing fleet optimisation software should be a transport firm’s first step to addressing the driver shortage, according to tech firm The Algorithm People (TAP). It…
Nissan hits all the right notes with the new LEAF MY21
Nissan announces the start of sales for the 100% electric LEAF model year 2021. The recharged LEAF boasts enhanced safety features for a more confident…
Government response to driver shortage
Transport minister Baroness Vere said extending drivers’ hours was “definitely not a long-term solution” to the burgeoning recruitment crisis, and that the industry had known…
£1bn plan to build the UK’s largest logistics site
Joint venture developers Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners have bought a 734-acre site near Birmingham with plans to develop the UK’s largest logistics hub with…
Kent lorry parking decision will protect supply chain
The decision by ministers to withdraw powers from Kent County Council (KCC) to clamp HGVs parked in laybys across Kent beyond 30 June 2021 has been applauded by business group Logistics…
SMMT: Can the driver shortage be solved?
The UK is currently suffering from an estimated deficit of about 65,000 HGV drivers but what is behind the shortage and what can be done…
Freight Portal relaunches to give greater support to operators
Energy Saving Trust, Zemo Partnership and the Department for Transport (DfT) have relaunched an updated Freight Portal, with the aim of providing better support to…
James Bristow
James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint Contributing Posts: Seven considerations for upgrading fleets to 5G
BTMA launches tyre guide for van operators and owners
The tyre industry and government have partnered together to produce a best practice guide for van operators and drivers to help improve roadworthiness and reduce…
Drivers’ Hours extension: ‘Utter stupidity’
There has been a lot of reaction to the government’s decision to temporarily relax the drivers hours rules in an attempt to address the serious…

