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TruTac makes it easy for operators affected by DfT rule change
On May 20th, 2018 the Department for Transport (DfT) revised the rules regarding vehicle testing exemptions. Consequently, the DfT estimates around 29,500 HGVs be required…
Advisory fuel rate for 100% electric cars to be introduced
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has bowed to campaigning from ACFO, the UK’s premier fleet decision-makers’ organisation, and will introduce an Advisory Fuel Rate for…
FleetEurope’s vehicle rental business experiences unprecedented growth in 2018
FleetEurope has announced record levels of growth within its corporate vehicle rental division during the first half of this year. The leading independent vehicle management…
FORS moves to ‘demystify’ FORS and CLOCS relationship
‘Demystifying FORS and CLOCS’ workshops were developed in 2017 by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – a key partner in the FORS…
National Windscreens opens new fitting and calibration centre in York
A new fitting and calibration centre is to be opened by National Windscreens in York as part of the continued investment into its UK national…
Mercedes-Benz paths the way for used van warranty
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched a new Approved Used Van Programme designed to further support customer needs, thanks to an enhanced warranty…
Van VED reform rethink advised to help small businesses
Plans to reform the VAN Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) regime could hurt small businesses and should be postponed until there is a greater supply of…
UK new car market stable in July
The UK new car market remained stable in July, with year-on-year demand growing by 1.2%, according to the latest figures released today by the Society…
Remote Controlled Trucks Moving From Toy Shelves to the Open Road
Remote controlled vehicles are moving from toy store shelves into full-scale trucks for the freight and logistics industry. Swedish transport company Einride is developing the T-pod, a…
Silvey launches fuel card and management system for van fleets
If you run a commercial fleet of vans then they need to be fuelled. Right? But how do you manage that process? More to the…
Councils told to ‘pause’ shared space schemes
The Government has told local authorities to pause the development of shared space schemes while it reviews and updates its guidance. Shared space schemes –…
National congestion crisis warning issued by councils
Council leaders have revealed that the number of vehicles on England’s clogged roads has risen by nearly two and a half million in the last…
Accidental damage claim rate of just 0.59 per cent shows Michelin tyres have true star quality
Two years after launching the industry’s first and only accidental tyre damage guarantee for its regional and on/off-road commercial vehicle tyre ranges, Michelin says it…
Kinaxia Logistics utilises TruTac to monitor safety and compliance across the Group
All companies within the Kinaxia Logistics Group have had TruTac software installed to ensure that the Group is operating safely and efficiently, whilst being fully…
National Windscreens wins major contract with British Army
National Windscreens has won a contract from the Ministry of Defence to be sole supplier for windscreen repair, replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)…
Babcock Partners with HM Coastguard to Fly the Flag at Pride 2018
Babcock International Group (Babcock) is transforming search and rescue vehicles for HM Coastguard into Pride patrol cars for the first time to mark the Brighton…