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Altrad enhances fleet safety with Trakm8
How do you maintain driver, motorist and pedestrian safety across a disparate fleet of hundreds of vehicles spanning every corner of the UK? For Altrad…
New VN5 wins Best Medium EV Van of the Year
The new VN5 electric van from LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has won its second award just months after its launch, claiming the title today…
‘Thin’ Brexit trade deal leaves many questions unanswered
The new, “thin” Brexit trade deal that is now in effect leaves many unanswered questions that could have serious implications for the UK motor industry,…
Catalytic converter: Worth more than gold!
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across Britain with organised criminals hacking the emissions-reducing devices to steal the expensive precious metals contained inside while they…
Atul Bhakta
Atul Bhakta is the CEO of One World Express, a position he has held for over 20 years. He also holds senior titles for other…
What lessons can logistics firms learn from 2020?
Very few of us have managed to accomplish everything we’d hoped to do in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped individuals and companies from pursuing many…
Five myths about road gritting, busted
The onset of winter weather sees the return of gritting lorries on roads across the UK. In addition to clearing snow and ice, specialist operators…
Over 100,000 HGVs with no Direct Vision Standard permits
There remain more than 100,000 HGVs on London’s roads, whose operators have not yet applied for a Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit, data from Transport…
BPA welcomes Brexit deal but warns of impacts
Responding to the news that the EU and the UK had reached an outline agreement on a future post Brexit deal the British Ports Association…
EU market access rules for hauliers from 1 January 2021
The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement. We said we would keep you updated on changes that affect…
Thousands of virus-stranded trucks depart Dover for Calais
More than 4,500 lorries, among a huge backlog of stranded trucks for days in the British port of Dover, crossed the Channel on Friday after…
Cautious welcome for Brexit trade deal
It is early days, and the full implications of the Brexit trade deal are still being assessed. Tariff free trade was vital if UK businesses,…
Daf Trucks offers free cuppa & mince pie for truckers
Daf Trucks is offering a free cuppa – plus mince pies – for truck drivers over the festive period. The gesture, in association with selected…
Alfonso Martinez
Alfonso Martinez, Managing Director at vehicle leasing expert LeasePlan UK Contributing Posts: The vital role for LA’s to support UK EV charging network 2020: Progress…
2020: Progress in the face of adversity
As we come to the end of what has been an extremely difficult and emotional year, it’s easy to forget just how much has been…
John Perry
John Perry, managing director of SCALA, a leading provider of management services for the supply chain and logistics sector. Contributing Posts: What does 2021 hold for…