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Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions MD Jon Lawes appointed BVRLA vice-chair
We are delighted to announce that Jon Lawes, Managing Director of Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) has been appointed vice-Chair of the BVRLA. Jon joined…
Clancy add seven zero-emission Mercedes-Benz eVito vans
Leading utilities contractor Clancy has taken a positive step towards a ‘greener’ tomorrow by setting seven battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eVito vans on the road. The subject…
Broughton Transport Solutions takes first Renault Trucks D Wide
Sparks Commercials has sold a Renault Trucks D Wide 26-tonne rigid to Broughton Transport Solutions Ltd. to service increasing demand on their pallet network business.…
Teenage driving risk of death underestimated by eight in ten
Eight in ten drivers (86%) underestimate the risk driving poses to teenagers, with just one in six (14%) saying they believe it is the greatest…
Volvo Trucks supplies FH16 750 six-pack for AB2K
AB2K, one of Scotland’s largest providers of heavy plant and now part of Quattro Group, is upgrading its fleet with six new flagship Volvo FH16…
TfL issues 7,000 fines for direct vision standard failures
Three months after Transport for London (TfL) launched the direct vision standard for lorries across London, new figures show how fleets are adhering to the…
Logistics through the eyes of students
Logistics is a broad field of employment that encompasses many different skills and tasks. Logisticians are responsible for analysing and organising a company’s supply chain.…
Ethan Sorrelgreen
Ethan Sorrelgreen, chief product officer at road-intelligence company CARMERA. Contributing Posts: Why high definition maps are key to autonomous driving
Why high definition maps are key to autonomous driving
With relatively constrained, predictable drive paths, trucking presents the nearest-term viable opportunity for autonomous-vehicle, or AV, technology. They are an easier challenge than passenger cars,…
Does your business really need fast charge points?
As the UK works towards its net zero goals, electric vehicles (EVs) are more crucial than ever. Emissions are a top priority item for policymakers…
UK fleet managers claim poor driving negatively impacts their business
Three-quarters (73 per cent) of UK fleet managers claim poor driving behaviour negatively impacts their business, a new report from Webfleet Solutions has found. The…
How louts dumping litter on M6 were caught
Video footage released by Highways England reveals the moment litter louts caught dumping rubbish on the M6 were then ordered to clean up their mess…
EV drivers are driving further than ICE owners
In true testament to the satisfaction of zero-emission mobility, Nissan discovers EV drivers are going the extra mile. In fact, on average they are annually travelling over…
Sam Rucker
Sam Rucker is an industry expert and content creator for Vimcar, the leading provider of fleet management software for UK SMEs. Contributing Posts: Three steps…
Three steps to a greener fleet
We all know that the impact that motor vehicles have on the environment is huge, and the need to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Hultsteins offer cool solutions ahead of diesel price hike
Hultsteins, the British and Swedish hydraulic refrigeration and electric hybrid systems manufacturer, is advising temperature-controlled operators to seize the initiative and fit an engine drive…

