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Mercedes-Benz Arocs tippers dig in with Barrachander Quarry
Barrachander Quarry boss Calum McCrae has been so impressed with the rugged reliability of the 8×4 Mercedes-Benz Arocs he set to work three years ago…
Blackwood Plant Hire takes delivery of its first bespoke-built plant bodies
After more than a decade of excellent performance from its other Andover Trailers products, Kilmarnock-based Blackwood Plant Hire has taken delivery of its first purpose-built…
New Dacia Duster: the genuine SUV
Dacia has enhanced and updated its Duster SUV model. This latest version features refreshed design elements, up-to-date features, and technology all while continuing to offer…
Ford E-Transit ‘torture tests’ simulate a life of hard use
The all-electric version of the world’s best-selling cargo van – the new Ford E-Transit – has undergone a punishing testing regime designed to recreate the…
UK has second worst road safety progress in Europe
The UK came 31st out of 32 European countries in terms of progress in reducing road deaths over the past 10 years, new statistics have…
Highways England funds electric vehicle trials for businesses
Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months. The scheme, funded by Highways England, was first…
Enterprise partners with new Scottish GO-HI MaaS project
Enterprise has been selected as the car rental partner for the ground-breaking GO-HI Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) project which has launched today (21 June) in the Highlands…
New SOS app launched for logistics professionals
A new app has been launched to turn smartphones into personal safety devices that provide live, round the clock assistance for logistics and road transport…
Road freight revenues set to grow by 4.3%
Global road freight revenues are expected to grow by an average of 4.3% annually from 2020 to 2025, according to new research by Shell and…
Walkers Transport awarded world-renowned ISO 9001 Health and Safety Certificate
Walkers Transport Group Limited have announced the certification of its Quality Management System to ISO 9001 as of May 2021. The certification covers all sites…
Leading home furniture retailer eradicates dangerous driving
The Furniture Market, one of the largest oak, French and modern furniture retailers in the UK, has succeeded in cutting fleet insurance claims by half, as…
New Ducato launched with advanced diesel engine
Fiat has launched its new Ducato with a new range of Euro6D-Final light and heavy-duty compliant diesel engines, with onboard technology including updated safety features…
Behind the Wheel: An electrifying partnership
Discover what happens when two of the world’s most innovative companies join forces to tackle a major challenge together. The ultimate goal of the partnership…
Hermes launches early stage trials of self-driving vans in Oxford
Hermes, a major consumer delivery specialist, has become the first customer to take part in an early-stage trial with Ford, Europe’s market leader in commercial…
New PHEVs to help Highways England cut emissions
Highways England is super-charging its drive to cut carbon emissions with 72 state-of-the-art Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) joining its traffic officer rapid response fleet.…
Keep tabs on HGV driver qualifications
With almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) reporting HGV driver recruitment struggles1, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging companies operating vehicles over 3,500kg GVW to…