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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…

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…

