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The road ahead for the fleet industry in 2026
The direction of travel for the UK fleet industry in 2026 is clear. Electrification is no longer optional, operational costs are under sharper scrutiny and…

Rearo drives national expansion with major fleet investment
Bathroom and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has completed a significant strategic investment in its logistics division, with the purchase of a new fleet of high…

Insite announces 89% practical test pass rate
Insite has published its 2025 Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving results, revealing an 89% practical test pass rate among candidates completing its courses. The figure…

FVTH opens purpose-built depot in Wraysbury
FVTH has officially moved from its Colnbrook maintenance depot to a purpose-built facility just ten minutes away in Wraysbury, near Junction 13 of the M25.…

Bunzl Retail Supplies partners with TIP for major fleet upgrade
TIP Group has completed a major fleet upgrade programme for Bunzl Retail Supplies, supplying a substantial number of new trucks and trailers alongside fully refurbished…

Pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last year.
Pothole-related breakdowns rose by 15% in 2025, according to new data from the RAC Pothole Index, highlighting the ongoing crisis facing Britain’s road network. RAC…

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to protect supply chains
Leading UK transport and logistics organisations have united to call on the European Commission to delay full enforcement of new biometric border controls under the…

Log-hub introduces Supply Chain Agent
Log-hub announced the introduction of its Supply Chain Agent, a new capability designed to change how logistics and supply chain professionals interact with advanced planning…

How HVO can benefit your fleet this winter
Nearly half of fleet owners (46%) shared that they have no decarbonisation targets and are unclear on how to meet targets with their current fleet,…

How Collard Group saved over £130,000 a year with Samsara
This week, FleetPoint sat down with Hayleigh Russell, Group Transport Compliance Manager at Collard Group, to find out how one of Southern England’s largest privately…

Volvo FM rigid ideal solution for PW Tanking Services
Derbyshire-based PW Tanking Services has taken delivery of a unique Volvo FM 6×2 rigid, specified to maximise manoeuvrability and payload capacity for the firm’s septic…

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Parliamentary Reception
The RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) Parliamentary Reception (Tuesday 10 February) brought together parliamentarians, industry leaders and stakeholders to promote driver welfare and facilities across the…

Tim Long
Tim Long serves as the Global Head of Manufacturing at Snowflake. Manufacturers are looking to data and AI to create big gains in factory performance.…

How AI is driving the future of automotive innovation
20 years ago, a Sat-Nav and Bluetooth connectivity might have made the most stalwart of autophiles raise an eyebrow – but two decades on these…

Green NCAP names top category winners
Choosing a new car and comparing its environmental impact with other models can be a challenge for car buyers, but with the right steps and…

Powered Access Services signs long term deal with Mac’s Truck Rental
After being impressed with the performance of a truck supplied on short-term rental, Leicester-based plant and access hire specialist, Powered Access Services, has signed its…

