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Heavy vehicle testing to remain unchanged for ER operators
In a significant update for the UK transport industry, the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that the heavy vehicle testing regime will remain unchanged…
Hydrogen refuelling plans risk heavy annual losses
As hydrogen infrastructure is rolled out in the EU, refuelling stations must be distributed according to the same principle in all countries. But now a…
Rolec announces new HEX chargepoint
Hot off the launch of their expanded DC range, Rolec announces a major addition to their commercial AC portfolio – introducing HEX. Drawing on nearly…
Scania Great Britain acquires franchise partner TruckEast
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has acquired independent dealer TruckEast, in a deal that sustains the Swedish OEM’s network in the UK. The deal will see…
BetterFleet launch Europe’s largest EV charge management deployment
As one of the largest and most complex deployments of advanced charge management software globally, Go-Ahead Group is rolling out BetterFleet’s leading EV fleet charge…
Cappagh Browne cuts dangerous driving behaviours by 95%
Leading wastewater services company Cappagh Browne, which serves more than 1.5 million customers on behalf of Southern Water, has reduced dangerous driving by 95% in…
Prax Group collapse sparks fleet fuel concerns
Fleet operators across the United Kingdom are facing an uncertain future as Prax Group, a major fuel supplier, has collapsed into administration, raising fears of…
Vodka-drunk lorry driver disqualified in Essex
A professional lorry driver has been banned from driving after being found over the legal alcohol limit behind the wheel of a heavy goods vehicle…
Dartford Crossing HGV charges to rise by 40%
Hauliers will pay significantly more to move goods between Essex and Kent after the Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed the first Dartford Crossing toll charge…
Autonomous bus service begins on Cambridge’s Connector route
Fusion Processing Ltd today proudly announces the commencement of passenger services on a Connector route in Cambridge, marking the start of a continuous automated public…
Operation addresses speeding concerns in Lancashire
Officers from Lancashire Police have been tackling speeding after concerns about road safety were raised by local residents. On 13 June, officers were located at ten…
Pendragon Vehicle Management launches Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Pendragon Vehicle Management has launched its new Salary Sacrifice Scheme, offering businesses an attractive car benefit scheme for employees that helps retain and attract top…
Action day exposes part-worn tyre non-compliance
A multi-agency investigation revealed the disturbing reality about the state of part-worn tyres being sold to the public, with none of the tyres inspected meeting…
Driving offences in the UK haulage industry
In the UK haulage sector, driving offences are more than isolated mistakes—they pose significant legal and operational risks that can dismantle a business overnight. Compliance…
Prohire Limited initiates insolvency process
Prohire Limited, a long-established name in the UK commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management sector, has formally entered the initial stages of insolvency proceedings.…
UK vehicle production constraints continue
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May, down -32.8% to 49,810 units, according to the latest figures published…