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Mercedes-Benz Trucks provide 10 Actros for Oxalis
Tanker operator Oxalis has given its vote of confidence to Mercedes-Benz Trucks and its Dealer of the Year, Midlands Truck & Van, by placing an…

Guide to the HGV changes in drivers’ hours rules
As of 21 April 2025, new regulations have reshaped the drivers’ hours rules for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators in the UK, particularly for those…

UK car and commercial vehicle output falls in April
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell by -15.8% to 59,203 units in April, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of…

Bimson triples tyre life by switching to Michelin
Construction logistics specialist Bimson Haulage, which uniquely works with the UK’s three largest brick manufacturers, has seen a huge improvement in tyre performance since committing…

Toyota Professional proves perfect for Quirepace
Quirepace, one of Toyota’s longest-established UK fleet customers, has once again signalled its appreciation of the brand with a new order for Proace vans. The…

£80m freight distribution hub set for Leicestershire
A state-of-the-art freight distribution hub is set to come to Leicestershire following a lease agreement by leading logistic network Pall-Ex and commercial property developer Barberry.…

Knowles Logistics holds a decarbonisation event
Knowles Logistics joined forces with FMCG supply chain consultancy experts Simply Supply Chain and Volvo Trucks UK to host a decarbonisation event showcasing their collaborative…

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs
More drivers will be able to save up to £1,100 a year as the government cuts red tape to make it easier than ever to…

Proposed changes to London’s Congestion Charge
London’s Congestion Charge, introduced in 2003 to manage traffic in the city centre, is facing significant updates. Transport for London (TfL) has proposed increasing the…

G&M Direct Hire saves £5.2 Million with Samsara
G&M Direct Hire, the market leader for PCO (Public Carriage Office) car hires in the UK, has saved £5.2 million in operational costs, streamlined its…

How automation is attacking fuel fraud in the haulage sector
In an industry that’s already tackling issues like fuel prices, regulatory pressure and driver shortages, the increase in fuel fraud is an expensive yet somewhat…

Andrew Goodwin
Andrew Goodwin is the newly appointed Head of Fuel Cards at Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent fuel and energy solutions distributor. Returning to Certas…

Lack of new HGV drivers could prove ‘critical’
During the pandemic, the UK got a taste of what a shortage of truck (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of…

The importance of brake maintenance for fleet and transport managers
Ensuring that brakes and brake pads are properly maintained is a critical responsibility for fleet and transport managers. The braking system is the cornerstone of…

James Hall choose Carrier Transicold for double-deck reefers
Preston-based James Hall & Co. has taken delivery of three custom Carrier Transicold Vector ® High Efficiency (HE) 19 Multi-Temperature (MT) units mounted on double-deck…

UK Government to end HGV Skills Bootcamps
The UK government has confirmed it will discontinue the HGV Skills Bootcamps programme, a critical initiative launched in 2022 to address the nation’s shortage of…

