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FORS launches abnormal indivisible loads training

FORS is launching a new training course for transport managers, to help them better understand how to manage the transportation of abnormal indivisible loads. Abnormal

New weather stations helping to keep traffic moving

New roadside weather stations on five-metre-high poles are helping keep England’s motorways and major A roads moving this winter. The weather stations provide vital information

Government with £20 million chargepoints boost

Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of a £20 million cash injection to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints in towns

Fleet Alliance sees huge surge in electric vehicle orders

Fleet Alliance has seen a huge surge in orders for of electric vehicles (EVs) as companies and drivers alike look to take advantage of attractive

Government urged to review drink driving approach

A new report is urging the Government to carry out a ‘major’ review into drink driving, after concluding the current system is ‘no longer adequate’.

‘Be the mate who won’t speed’, young drivers urged

A new THINK! campaign urges young drivers on essential journeys to ‘be the mate who won’t speed’ to keep themselves and others safe on the

Stats provide insight on impact of Covid-19 on road casualties

Despite confirming an expected fall in the number of road deaths, new figures show the overall fatality rate actually increased during the first half of

Record number of vehicles fail MOTs due to emissions

Almost 1.3 million vehicles failed MOT tests last year because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, finds BookMyGarage.com. Diesel vehicles have seen the greatest surge in

World’s first double decker hydrogen bus begin operating in Aberdeen

In a significant acceleration towards the UK’s green energy ambitions, the double decker hydrogen bus hits the streets of Aberdeen in a world-first this week

Return of repossessions is unlikely to affect values significantly

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again