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Wales to trial default 20mph speed limits
Plans for a default 20mph speed limit on Welsh roads have moved a step closer, after the Welsh Government announced trials will take place in…
British Gas makes largest UK commercial EV order
British Gas today announces that it is ordering 2,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from Vauxhall and has introduced plans to never purchase another combustion engine…
Rental helps HGV operators ensure Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliance
Businesses operating heavy goods vehicles that are not yet compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), which comes into force from 1 March 2021, should…
Scania 540 S wins big in comparative press tests
Last autumn, Scania participated in two comparison tests organised in Germany by European trade magazines. The results for the 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test)…
Volta Trucks selects Proterra to supply the vehicle battery
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has selected Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, as the battery supplier for the Volta…
UK HGV registrations fall by a third in 2020
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -32.2% in 2020, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).…
Ford helps roadside workers stay safe
Ford has developed new, first-of-its-kind electronic high-visibility panels, which do not rely on other light sources to be clearly visible in the dark. The red…
Renault Trucks announces new D Wide Z.E. Low Entry Cab
Renault Trucks is introducing a new low entry cab for urban applications, including waste and distribution. Building on 2020’s exciting developments in electric drivelines, the…
Royal Mail installs efficiency-boosting technology
Royal Mail is rolling out telemetry technology to an additional 11,000 small vans to encourage more fuel-efficient driving styles across the UK. The latest expansion…
What does 2021 have in store for fleets?
It’s safe to say that everyone wants the end of this year to be very different to the beginning. If the vaccination programme is as…
SEAT’s hybrids together for the first time
Hybrid cars have become one of the most popular choices for drivers around the world. 619,129 plug-in hybrid vehicles were sold in Europe in 2020,…
Driver Require sets a new benchmark for gold-standard industry compliance
Specialist driver recruitment agency, Driver Require, achieved the unique status of becoming the first UK agency to be REC Audited, a signed FCSA Supply Chain Partner…
Speeding less acceptable than five years ago
New research from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed some positive long-term trends in relation to speeding behaviour in the…
Freight association encourages members to consider recruiting apprentices
As National Apprenticeship week comes nears its end, the British International Freight Association has repeated its call for freight forwarding and logistics companies to consider…
5 ways to get a better deal when it comes to car insurance
For all car-owners, taking out insurance can often be an unexpected, expensive addition to your monthly outgoings. A common mistake is letting your insurance renew…
Home Bargains opt for British-built tail lifts from Access XL
Home Bargains one the UK’s leading discount retailers has chosen Access XL to supply a mixture of column and multi-deck tail lifts for work on…