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Increased security risk as unaccompanied trailers top one million
According to a report from the Department for Transport on Feb 18th, 2021, recent trends in road freight have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic…
RHA welcomes news of changes to border control timings
The RHA has welcomed Michael Gove’s announcement of a delay to post-Brexit SPS import checks until October. The association believes it buys valuable extra time…
Renault Trucks builds first construction-ready electric vehicle
A French plant hire company is set to take delivery of the first all-electric Renault truck designed for construction use. Following the launch of a…
Quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted
Drivers are planning just 5.6m trips by car to see friends and family this Easter when Covid restrictions allow, the lowest number since the RAC…
Two-thirds of UK business cars and vans could be electrified
More than two thirds (70%) of cars and LCVs currently being used commercially in the UK could be replaced by electric models, according to new…
Super-deduction presents renewal opportunity for van fleets
The 130% capital allowances super-deduction that comes into effect on April 1 presents a “major renewal opportunity” for van fleets, FleetCheck is forecasting. The fleet…
Libertine to develop a renewable-fuelled range extender for electric trucks
Libertine has been awarded a £2.6 million funding package from Innovate UK to develop free piston range extenders for electric trucks. Free piston engines are…
New fleet of LNG lorries drives sustainable logistics at Mini
A new fleet of lorries powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping to drive sustainable logistics at MINI Plant Oxford. 18 LNG lorries from…
Michael Paulin
Michael Paulin the founder of Wolf IR35 Legal Services and a tax barrister Contributing Posts: The logistics of the new IR35 rules
The logistics of the new IR35 rules
A common misconception about the self-employed is that they fall within a specific category. Despite the fact that this never has been the case, there…
New bp pulse ultra-fast charging hubs to roll out across the UK
bp pulse is to expand its ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure significantly across the UK, with a series of new charging hubs developed in partnership with…
Overhaul of rules on driver medical fitness needed
The current approach to assessing whether drivers are medically fit to hold a licence needs substantial revision, according to a new report by the European…
UK commercial vehicle production down -45.4% in February
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production declined -45.4% in February, with 4,308 units built, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor…
CarGurus research suggests EV grant cuts are out of step with UK drivers
New research from CarGurus (www.cargurus.co.uk) suggests that recently-announced cuts to electric vehicle (EV) grants are at odds with the steps most likely to persuade drivers…
New vehicle technology could save drivers £327 million in speeding fines
Technology which can read road signs could save drivers £327 million* in speeding fines according to new research by SEAT. The study of 2,000 UK…
RiverRidge invests in driver safety with integrated fleet management solution
Irish waste recovery specialist RiverRidge has invested in an integrated vehicle camera and telematics solution to maximise driver safety and compliance, while mitigating insurance risk…