2022-02-16 11:56
The government has unveiled changes to legislation that will make HGVs more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient.
The move will see HGV operators able to use longer cabs and aerodynam… Read More
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Tesla announced its new all-electric semi truck in November, the big-name players in shipping and logistics were quick to take notice. Last month, the company extended reservations from North America to markets including the UK, Norway and the Netherlands – prompting even more excitement
2022-02-15 11:34
Nexon Group, the national cleaning, hygiene and healthcare product supplier, has expanded its Lincoln-based fleet with a pair of Iveco S-Way rigid trucks.
The Instinct Blue metallic fl… Read More
2022-02-14 12:17
United Utilities has taken delivery of two new Volvo FMX 6×4 tractor units with sleeper cabs, for operation with bulk tipping trailers on the bioresources side of its business.
Supplie… Read More
2022-02-12 10:08
A new lorry driver training scheme run by a council has been overwhelmed by applications from aspiring HGV drivers.
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council says it created the HGV Em… Read More
2022-02-11 14:46
The delays at UK borders could worsen later this year without government action to help hauliers deal with new border checks, MPs warn.
The Public Accounts Committee has published a report t… Read More
2022-02-10 15:30
Urban areas in the UK have a very conservative amount of road space with an ever-increasing number of people & their vehicles to fit in. Such situations indirectly create problems like t… Read More
2022-02-10 12:12
Joseph Ash Galvanizing is rolling out Wheely-Safe’s intelligent TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring systems) across its entire commercial vehicle fleet.
The steel business has introduced th… Read More
2022-02-09 12:15
DAF Trucks has started extensive field tests as the final phase in the development of an entirely new generation of distribution trucks.
The firm has teamed up with leading customers f… Read More
2022-02-08 11:07
Bulk haulier S&J Transport (Yorkshire) Ltd has invested in seven new Volvo FH tractor units – with two more on order for delivery later this year.
The tractors have all been fitted… Read More
2022-02-07 12:00
Hauliers must be involved with any plans to introduce a pay-as-you-go driving scheme, Logistics UK says.
The warning comes after MPs on the Transport Committee said the government needs to r… Read More
2022-02-05 11:01
Davies International Transport Limited is replacing its entire ten-strong Scania fleet with ten new Scania 500 S 6×2/2 Highline tractor units.
Scheduled for delivery over the coming mo… Read More
2022-02-04 11:19
Maritime Transport has begun taking delivery of 355 Volvo FHs with I-Save tractor units.
They will add to the haulier’s 170-strong fleet and make the Felixstowe-based business the UK&r&hell…Read More
2022-02-03 11:49
Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of 69 Scania vehicles, comprising a mix of 19 rigids and 50 tractor units.
These are the first Scania vehicles to be operated by the UK’s larges… Read More
2022-02-02 11:34
John Pearce Glynneath has become one of the first UK operators to take delivery of two New Generation DAF XF tractors.
The trucks have been supplied by DAF dealer, Watts Truck & Van of S… Read More
2022-02-01 12:15
A Road Haulage Association (RHA) survey has revealed that 96% of members believe that the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) should be either reformed or abolished completel… Read More
2022-01-31 12:46
Volvo Trucks has launched a new, patented safety feature for its electric trucks – Active Grip Control.
The new technology significantly improves a truck’s stability, accel… Read More
2022-01-30 10:11
DHL Supply Chain has revealed that 13 new Volvo FH Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractor units have been added to its growing fleet of gas trucks.
The move is part of the firm’s ‘G… Read More
2022-01-28 10:49
Three contractors that have been awarded framework agreements to keep London’s roads ice and snow-free have turned to Yorkshire-based Econ Engineering to supply them with their gritter… Read More
2022-01-27 12:01
Harrisons Transport has taken delivery of five new Volvo FH 460 trucks with I-Save tractor units, and each is equipped with Globetrotter XL cabs.
The order was placed after the Preston… Read More
2022-01-26 11:39
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is warning fleets and HGV drivers that major changes to the Highway Code that will impact them from this week.
The RHA says that all lorry, coach, van and… Read More
2022-01-25 12:29
Iveco has revealed that new, larger tanks on Compressed Natural Gas versions of the Iveco S-Way will add a 15% uplift in the truck’s range.
Spearheading the largest decarbonisation mov… Read More
2022-01-24 12:37
Losing a locking wheel nut key, breaking it, worn out, or no longer working is a common situation we hear from fleet operators. Here’s a complete strategy to use if you’ve encoun… Read More
2022-01-24 11:20
Erewash Commercials has taken delivery of a new Volvo FM Globetrotter Lite 6×2 tractor unit weighing in at just over 8,000kg with fuel and tipping gear – which is bringing huge p… Read More
2022-01-22 10:07
Temperature-controlled distribution company, Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, has become the latest UK business to add the Carrier Transicold Vector eCool unit into its fleet.
The firm has no… Read More
2022-01-21 13:03
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council stuck its tried and tested formula when commissioning its latest refuse collection trucks, a pair of Mercedes Econics.
The 26-tonne chassis arrived wi… Read More
2022-01-20 11:54
Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics to decarbonise and consolidate delive… Read More
2022-01-19 09:59
James Hall & Co. has taken delivery of three new rigid trucks, each specified with the company’s first Carrier Transicold Syberia MT (multi-temperature) engineless units.
The Prest… Read More
2022-01-19 09:50
Conforming the last year’s rapid progress in fleet tech, Fleet Speak investigates the UK’s fleet sector to foresight 2022 & predict the sector’s inclining direction tow… Read More
2022-01-18 11:48
Bolton Council’s has added 19 new Mercedes Econic trucks with two types of Faun Zoeller body to boost its emissions reduction, operating efficiency and safety.
Supplied by local dealer… Read More
2022-01-17 13:02
Arnold Plant Hire has replaced a six-wheeler in its fleet with a new Volvo FH 420 Globetrotter 8×2 rigid, featuring an electro-hydraulic steered rear axle to maximise manoeuvrability w… Read More
2022-01-15 10:27
DAF Trucks has started dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) product training for its network-based DAF dealer technicians, in anticipation of new deliveries of right-hand-drive LF Electric and CF… Read More
2022-01-14 16:31
In this article, let’s find out what will reduce the fuel consumption of your fleet and stay on top of your business. If you are working as a fleet manager or wish to balance & red… Read More
2022-01-14 11:19
DWP & Sons has extended its fleet with seven refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull that feature the manufacturer’s TrailerConnect telematics system ensuring complete cold ch… Read More
2021-12-27 11:52
Iveco has revealed a tie-up with self-driving truck technology firm Plus for the launch of a pilot in Europe and China.
The aim is to begin the validation and integration of Plus’s aut… Read More
2021-12-25 11:46
Maze Logistic Solutions has celebrated its 10th anniversary with an exclusive Mercedes Actros Edition 2.
The Ipswich-based operator has relied on highly specified vehicles bearing the three… Read More
2021-12-24 12:54
Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company, DFDS, has placed an order for an additional 25 heavy Volvo FM Electric trucks.
The new vehicles are on top of the record… Read More
2021-12-23 13:16
Northampton-based WT Warehouse & Transport Solutions has just taken delivery of a new Mercedes Actros Edition 2 flagship.
Over the last four years, the firm has introduced three, highly… Read More
2021-12-23 12:00
What are driving licence codes?
The driving licence codes demonstrate the conditions you must abide by before earning a green flag to drive your vehicle.
There is an estimate o… Read More
2021-12-22 13:09
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the temporary changes to the Congestion Charge in 2020 as an emergency measure in the pandemic will now be made permanent – and the higher… Read More
2021-12-21 12:25
Renault Trucks has unveiled its new special used edition, the T Robust 13L, with a focus on robustness.
The truck has been revamped by the manufacturer’s design teams with a dyna… Read More
2021-12-20 11:44
Scania has unveiled Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) trucks that can be fitted with different powertrain and charging options to meet a range of appl… Read More
2021-12-18 11:58
Volta Trucks has confirmed that its forthcoming all-electric 7.5- and 12-tonne Volta Zero variants have entered the engineering phase of development and reveal that a single design concept h… Read More
2021-12-17 12:16
Carr’s Flour has taken on a uniquely liveried gold Volvo FH Globetrotter XL to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
The new Volvo FH 6×2 flagship tractor unit is equipped with I-Shif… Read More
2021-12-17 10:03
Read this summarized article to understand the extended rules and regulations for drivers hours working in transit.
EU’s extended drivers hours rules
The drivers hours are extended to:… Read More
2021-12-16 12:04
The union Unite says that a UK-based lorry can, on average, travel the equivalent of three and a half times around the world without expecting to undergo an on-the-spot check.
The unio… Read More
2021-12-15 12:17
Unmarked crossroads are quite an exception considering not many of them are covered in the UK. Nonetheless, they spread across the way without any road signs, traffic signals or white lines… Read More
2021-12-14 11:12
Motus Truck & Van has unveiled a state-of-the-art aftersales centre at Witham, alongside a stretch of the A12 trunk road, for Mercedes and FUSO commercial vehicles.
The latest addition t… Read More
2021-12-13 11:38
As the UK continues battling a shortage of HGV drivers, the first intensive courses aimed at helping more people become lorry drivers have begun.
The courses are part of the government&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-12-13 10:25
What is a digital tachograph card?
To record and store a spectrum of information about the driver and the vehicle, such as the distance travelled, speed stricks in different terrains, time… Read More
2021-12-11 10:13
A1 Automotive has signed its first, full-service contract hire agreement with Fraikin, taking delivery of three new 44-tonne DAF XF 6×2 tractor units.
The car transporters will support… Read More
2021-12-10 11:22
Long-standing Mercedes operator Haulaway has brought down the curtain on its 30th anniversary celebrations with a stunning, limited edition Actros Edition 2 tractor unit.
The Eas… Read More
2021-12-09 10:04
Logistics UK says there are signs that the country’s shortage of HGV drivers is improving.
The trade association represents haulage and freight businesses and says that the number of l… Read More
2021-12-08 11:13
The biggest truckstop in Europe has now opened in Kent and can take up to 650 lorries.
The Ashford International Truckstop is described as ‘state of the art’ and located near to… Read More
2021-12-08 10:15
As the UK government agreed to provide a £10 billion backstop for the fleet sectors through their new Trade Credit Reinsurance Scheme amid a pandemic that helped boost truck firms up t… Read More
2021-12-07 11:06
Leyland Trucks has celebrated the production of its 500,000th vehicle – a 16-tonne DAF LF 210.
That vehicle was handed over to DAF customer, Minoli, at a special production line ceremo… Read More
2021-12-07 05:30
Britan’s main highways and urban paths have speed limits set for all vehicles passing by. As subtle as the law sounds, It’s also subtle to find out what are speed limiters.
It&rs&hell…Read More
2021-12-06 11:30
Production of the latest generation FUSO Canter has begun in Europe.
Starting this month, the light-duty truck will be rolling off the production line in Tramagal, Portugal.
Fuso… Read More
2021-12-04 11:25
Renault Trucks has revealed that it has been investing heavily to put its used trucks offering at the centre of its business model to create a ‘circular economy’.
They say that t… Read More
2021-12-03 12:04
Samworth Brothers Supply Chain has introduced the first Volvo FM LNG-powered trucks into its fleet, following a four-week trial with a demonstrator provided by the local Volvo Trucks dealer… Read More
2021-12-03 07:52
Getting a fleet operator’s licence
Even if you know the various driving licence categories in the UK, you would’ve learned about the operator’s licence. Here’s… Read More
2021-12-02 11:52
Builders’ merchant Chelmsford Plastic Warehouse bought its first FUSO Canter in 2017, and since then has never wavered in its loyalty to the ruggedly reliable light truck.
The service… Read More
2021-12-02 05:36
Drivers visiting through the Tyne Tunnels are no longer obligated to use cash as a primary source to pay the toll fare. The Tyne Tunnel toll has transformed into a cashless open road tolling… Read More
2021-12-01 12:46
A fatality involving swing-up stabilisers on lorry loader cranes has led the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to issue a warning about their use.
The move follows an accident investigation… Read More
2021-11-30 13:58
Brocklebank & Co Demolition has taken on 12 new Volvo FMX 8×4 tippers after a two-year spell using a different marque.
The family-run firm has a long history of running Volvos and… Read More
2021-11-29 12:06
The UK’s HGV driver shortage is no longer described as being ‘critical’ as returning and new drivers have now boosted numbers.
However, a lot needs to be done to improve dr… Read More
2021-11-29 07:43
Definition
In terms of car leasing, a residual value is determined to express the resale value of your vehicle. After evaluating the cost of your monthly payments, the estimated resid… Read More
2021-11-27 11:43
Springbridge Direct is continuing to invest in its truck fleet and has taking one of the UK’s first new Iveco X-Way trucks.
Joining the new WAY range of heavy trucks, the Iveco X-Way e… Read More
2021-11-26 12:15
West Midlands-based operators of fuel tankers and other vehicles used to transport hazardous goods will soon be able to call upon Midlands Truck & Van for specialist maintenance and repa… Read More
2021-11-26 09:16
Are you an employee in general haulage & warehousing or wholesale and retail liquids? While every delivery is made in each particular sector, the drivers are exposed to potential hazards… Read More
2021-11-25 12:20
Dawsongroup Sweepers are leaders in the self-drive municipal and highways maintenance equipment rental business, and they have just taken delivery of 10 Iveco Daily chassis cabs for conversi… Read More
2021-11-24 11:59
Network Rail has revealed the most-struck railway bridges in the country as it relaunches its ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign to remind lorry drivers and haulage operators to know th… Read More
2021-11-24 06:00
Read this guide to prevent getting points on your driver’s licence and save the day by taking the speed awareness course.
Due to the ever-increasing speed cameras, most drivers are br… Read More
2021-11-23 11:18
Bolton-based asphalt and aggregate specialist, A&F Haulage, has put 10 new Volvo FM 8×4 tippers into operation, with a further 20 expected to follow in early 2022.
The firm&r&hell…Read More
2021-11-22 11:28
IVECO has revealed that it has signed a major order with online retailer Amazon to supply them with 1,064 S-Way trucks.
The truck maker is a pioneer in the commercialisation and manufacturin… Read More
2021-11-22 06:06
When applying for a driving licence photo card, it’s necessary to provide a valid photo following specific rules. The picture might need to be signed for certification, depending on th… Read More
2021-11-20 12:48
Fox Group will become the first customer to operate Volvo FE Electric tippers in the UK, with the new assets entering their fleet next March.
The Blackpool-based outfit has placed the landma… Read More
2021-11-19 12:11
DAF’s New Generation of trucks for long distance haulage has been crowned International Truck of the Year 2022.
In addition, the XF H₂ Innovation Truck with its hydrogen co… Read More
2021-11-18 12:06
Family-owned business Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd has taken delivery of two new DAF LFs as part of a total order of 15 new DAF trucks.
The new vehicles will be used across all of B… Read More
2021-11-17 13:43
Learning how to drive on ice, especially in the snowfall season in the UK, is the most asked query on the internet when it comes to drivers driving in such harsh weather conditions. You migh… Read More
2021-11-17 11:04
A study of a fleet of battery-electric trucks in Germany shows that short term gains can be enjoyed by hauliers – along with economic benefits.
The feasibility study, ‘Delivery t… Read More
2021-11-16 10:06
A haulier is extending the use of fingerprint drug testing to support the health and safety for its warehousing and logistics operations.
John Hacklings Transport Ltd delivers a complete roa… Read More
2021-11-15 12:36
An Essential Guide to DVSA Hazard Perception Test.
To improve your experience on the road & find potential hazards while driving the vehicle is something you can achieve over mont… Read More
2021-11-15 11:48
Nearly a quarter of lorry drivers expect to leave the industry in the next three years, according to a survey of HGV drivers.
The research was carried out by Pertemps Driving Academy of more… Read More
2021-11-13 09:21
Thorncliffe Building Supplies will have added 12 new Isuzu trucks to its 80-strong commercial vehicle fleet by the end of the year.
The firm operates out of three depot locations in North Wa… Read More
2021-11-12 10:59
Scania has unveiled its super 13-litre engine that will set new standards for fuel efficiency with a claimed 8% in fuel savings.
The announcement is part of a raft of improvements and the tr… Read More
2021-11-12 06:20
According to the Health Impact reports of London, there are an estimated 75,000 older, more polluting vehicles in the higher grounds of London currently. Due to which the Bristol clean air z… Read More
2021-11-11 12:10
The Montgomery Transport Group has bought 100 Mercedes Actros trucks that will shortly make up the bulk of its fleet.
A big part of the decision was down to the customer-focused commitment f… Read More
2021-11-10 12:09
Bulk haulier NS Clarke Transport says it has seen a significant reduction in repair costs since it became one of the first to enjoy new options designed to protect Mercedes Actros that ventu… Read More
2021-11-10 07:04
What is Benefit in Kind Tax?
Benefit in Kind Tax, otherwise termed as (BIK), is a tax paid by employees who earn benefits excluding their salary such as a car owned by your company. If you a… Read More
2021-11-09 11:46
Express Utilities has invested in four new Mercedes Arocs tipper-grabs that have become the first trucks to wear the firm’s new name.
The fast-growing multi-utility connections provide… Read More
2021-11-08 12:22
A union that represents tens of thousands of HGV drivers in the UK is warning that the government’s decision to relax cabotage rules will risk road safety for all road users.
The count… Read More
2021-11-06 08:49
Schmitz Cargobull has revealed its first new product from its UK plant is the S.KO Pace Smart which is a fully modular dry-freight semi-trailer designed for UK and Irish operators with marke… Read More
2021-11-06 05:31
What is the Driving Theory Test Practice?
After getting your vehicle ownership or learning to perfect your driving skills, completing a driving theory test is the next step to getting a per… Read More
2021-11-05 12:27
The first haulier in the UK to have every Scania HGV model in its line-up is Fagan & Whalley.
The firm is based in Padiham, Lancashire, and earlier this year, the company undertook a sub… Read More
2021-11-04 12:11
Owens Group has revealed that it is to replace 90% of its trucks operating out of its Carrington site in Greater Manchester with Volvo FH 460 Globetrotter tractor units.
The new vehicl… Read More
2021-11-03 12:27
Volta Trucks has revealed the final production-ready design of the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle that has been specifical… Read More
2021-11-02 12:20
As more UK councils strive to tackle noise pollution and traffic flows, particularly in residential areas, timber and builders’ merchants Lawsons is leading the way in effective soluti… Read More
2021-11-01 11:39
Business group Logistics UK says it recognises the need for the Government to relax temporarily the road haulage cabotage rules but say that this will lead to more foreign lorries parking up… Read More
2021-11-01 11:14
A Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) generally called Road Tax is one of the most important cost aspects associated with car owners. If you were unable to pay the tax, the UK police will subjugate yo… Read More
2021-10-30 09:10
CNG Fuels, the UK’s largest supplier of alternative low-carbon fuels for HGVs, has unveiled plans to host hydrogen fuel trials across its rapidly expanding network of biomethane refuel… Read More
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