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London Assembly Backs SUV Taxes and Size Limits
Drivers of larger vehicles in London, such as SUVs and 4x4s, could soon face new weight-based taxes, tighter regulations, and higher parking fees. This follows…

Updated Drivers’ Hours Regulations for HGV Operators
Significant updates to the rules on drivers’ hours and tachograph use are now in effect for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators involved in international transport.…

Cargobull Euroservice and 24/7 Assistance join forces
Schmitz Cargobull is now working with the renowned service provider 24/7 Assistance, a move that improves and expands the capabilities of Cargobull Euroservice. 24/7 Assistance…

Stuart Nicol Transport sticks with Volvo with four FH Aero trucks
Lanarkshire-based Stuart Nicol Transport has continued its long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks by placing an order for four new FH Aero tractor units featuring an…

Allye and Collins launch first MegaMAX BESS for construction
Clean-tech innovator Allye Energy has announced Collins Earthworks as the first customer for its recently launched MegaMAX battery energy storage systems. The partnership will see…

Driving licence rules set to change for electric vans
New driving licence rules will come into effect this month allowing holders of a standard category B licence to drive zero emission vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes, without…

£15 Billion Transport Boost Set to Transform the North
Transport for the North (TfN) today welcomed major new transport spending announcements revealed by the Chancellor, offering a significant transport boost to towns and cities…

The Surprising Reason Bill Gates Is Investing in Trucking
Bill Gates is making headlines again, but not about tech. The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist is investing $373 million in two major players in the…

Renault Delivery Marks 10-Year Milestone for Reynolds and RHCV
Reynolds Logistics (Nottingham) Ltd has further strengthened their partnership with RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) with the purchase of four new Renault Trucks T480 High 6x2s,…

Euro Commercials acquires CWC Group
Euro Commercials, a leading independent Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership group with a strong presence across South Wales, has announced the acquisition of CWC Group (City…

Fuel efficient focus drives change in the UK tractor market
Volvo Trucks has ended the first quarter of 2025 in pole position for tractor unit registrations in the UK market, driven by strong demand for…

Talking and daydreaming top causes of distracted driving
Ordinary things drivers do every day like talking to passengers and daydreaming have been found to be the biggest cause of distracted driving mistakes ahead…

Wincanton drives towards net zero emissions
Leading supply chain partner for UK business Wincanton today announces the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this…

Logistics sector is unsung hero of the economy
The UK logistics sector generates £170 billion for the UK economy, employs over 8% of the nation’s workforce and is a key enabler in the…

Scott Mills has launched UK’s first podcast for van drivers
Breakfast show host Scott Mills has launched the UK’s first podcast…for van drivers. The star has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Vans to launch the Under the…

Identify process inefficiencies to improve fleet operation
Operational efficiency is kind of a broad phrase, but there are three key areas it affects: productivity, profitability, and overall operating costs. Monitoring these can…

