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Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to simplify European truck parking
Trimble and TRAVIS Road Services have launched a new integration that connects the Trimble CoPilot in-cab navigation platform with the TRAVIS European truck services network,…
Osprey Charging’s first battery storage system
Osprey Charging Network has installed its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Lamb & Flag rapid charging station on the A40 in Abergavenny,…
Eastleigh Borough Council switches to Fleetclear technology
Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) has significantly improved the efficiency and reliability of its fleet operations after upgrading to the Fleetclear LIVE vehicle tracking and fleet…
Dawsongroup to acquire Dan Ryan Truck Rental
Dawsongroup has announced a binding agreement to acquire Dan Ryan Truck Rental, Ireland’s longest-established commercial truck and van rental, leasing and contract hire business, in…
Scottish Government adds £1m to help HGV SMEs plan zero-emission future
The Scottish Government has announced a further £1 million investment in its SME Fleet Analysis Support Fund, extending practical support for small and medium-sized haulage…
ADR battery declaration rules tightened for dangerous goods HGVs
Operators of heavy goods vehicles carrying dangerous goods face a small but important change to the ADR testing process, with the Driver and Vehicle Standards…
Geely and Ford partnership breathes new life into Valencia plant
Ford and Geely have announced a landmark manufacturing partnership that will see the Chinese automotive giant build vehicles at Ford’s underutilised Almussafes plant in Valencia,…
Four new Volvo FE refrigerated trucks for Nortrade
Frozen seafood distributor Nortrade has expanded its delivery fleet with four new Volvo FE 4×2 18-tonne rigid trucks, replacing vehicles from a rival manufacturer after…
91% of hauliers stuck beneath an “integration ceiling”
The UK’s road transport sector has reached an “integration ceiling”, with 91% of hauliers operating below seamless system integration despite increasing investment in digital technology,…
How fleet telematics can optimise loading operations
Loading operations involve a variety of data, from trailer identification, scheduling and inventory. Modern loading infrastructure, such as modular platforms and mobile docks, can help…
Cargo crime threat rises across UK and Europe
The growing threat of organised cargo crime across the UK and Europe is putting greater focus on the importance of secure HGV parking, with transport…
LCVs emerge as the weak link in the UK’s ZEV transition
The UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is being held back by a shortage of electric vans, according to new research from automotive intelligence specialist…
Smart energy hubs could cut fleet electrification costs
New research from Cenex has highlighted how smart energy hubs combining solar generation, battery energy storage and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging could help fleet…
Your Vehicle Rental strengthens leadership team
Independent vehicle rental and fleet management specialist Your Vehicle Rental has strengthened its leadership team after a successful first year in business, appointing industry veteran…
Put automotive sector at the heart of UK growth strategy
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the UK automotive sector a central pillar of…
DX strengthens logistics partnership with Viking UK
DX Group has expanded its long-standing partnership with workplace supplies specialist Viking UK after securing a new multi-year contract to provide next-day delivery services across…