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Oxford kickstarts EV revolution with Energy Superhub Oxford
Oxford City Council has taken delivery of its first electric vehicles (EVs) as part of Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO), a world-first project showcasing an integrated…
Frenni Transport raises more than £17,000 to make protective equipment for frontline workers
Frenni Transport has launched a campaign making high-quality protective masks for the local community during the Covid-19 crisis. The Crymych-based company has so far raised…
Bibby Distribution help to treble protective screens to help stop the spread of COVID-19
A team from Bibby Distribution used to picking, cutting, packing and distributing Perspex acrylic sheets has become part of the frontline effort to protect supermarket…
Lidl and Einride partner to electrify transport in Sweden
Lidl and Einride have been ambitious, since the start of their partnership in 2017, to electrify and automate deliveries to Lidl locations in Sweden. The…
Pertemps Driver Training at the forefront of remote delivery
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, here at Pertemps Driver Training we have been at the forefront of keeping the UK commercial driver network compliant…
New paperless system for sub-contractor job-control
Mandata, the transport management system providers have launched a new portal that allows hauliers to work in a real-time, integrated way with their sub-contractors. Managing…
European Patent Office: UK transport sector continues to innovate
The latest data from the European Patent Office, released in March, reveals that the UK’s transport sector continued to innovate in 2019 – filing 9%…
Lockdown offers opportunity for fleets to improve drivers’ knowledge
Following Dominic Raab’s announcement that the country’s period of lockdown will be continuing for at least another three weeks, IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent…
Drive System Design gains The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
British engineering specialist, Drive System Design (DSD) has been presented with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The success recognises the sustained growth…
Trakm8 celebrates renewed relationship with Bibby Distribution
Leading vehicle technology specialist Trakm8 will continue to provide its industry leading tracking solution to Bibby Distribution, one of Britain’s foremost logistics and supply chain…
Markerstudy and Vision – working together to help keyworkers
Markerstudy, in partnership with Vision Vehicle Solutions, is stepping in to help keep the country’s critical workers and NHS volunteers on the move. Credit hire…
FCA proposes help for motor finance and high cost credit customers
The FCA has announced another proposed package of measures to directly support consumers facing payment difficulties due to coronavirus (Covid-19). The range of targeted temporary…
More youngsters learning to drive at very young age
Latest research shows that an increasing number of young Brits, some aged just 10 years old, are learning to drive to help prepare them for…
The Van Insurer launches prize draw to reward UK’s van heroes
Insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer has launched an online prize draw to celebrate the nation’s van-driving key worker community by offering them the chance to…
Gasrec taps into record demand for CNG and LNG
Gasrec has recorded a five-fold increase in sales of gas across its commercial vehicle refuelling network in the first quarter of 2020, versus the same…
8 tips to keep your car roadworthy for key workers
The announcement that MOTs will be extended for six months is good news for key workers and drivers who need to use their vehicles for…