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Just 10 weeks to go until start of smart tacho rules for vans
Fleet operators are being reminded that vans undertaking international journeys for hire and reward work must have tachographs fitted from July.
Steel tariffs set to hike vehicle costs, manufacturers warn
A decision to double tariffs on steel imports and halve quotas within weeks will severely disrupt manufacturers’ supply chains and “decimate” vehicle orders, according to trailer builders.
Research finds delivery promises not up to speed
Retailers competing on ever-faster delivery times are routinely over promising and under delivering, according to new analysis.
Logistics UK demands government help for sector as Iran war inflation risk looms
Logistics UK is urging government to provide a package of support for the country’s logistics sector to avoid rising costs caused by the Middle East conflict from having a knock-on impact on the UK’s economy.
Lorry driver’s death to be probed in inquiry
An investigation into the death of a lorry driver who was crushed while working at a museum in Glasgow will start next month.
2026 is AI’s breakthrough year, survey finds
A large majority of fleet and logistics professionals believe 2026 is the year AI begins to fundamentally transform transport management, research has found.
Webinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Free webinars to help operators chart a course through the choppy waters caused by the Middle East conflict have been organised by Logistics UK.
Transport Secretary’s car towed away after striking ‘Moon crater’ pothole
The country’s pothole epidemic has taken a new victim, this time the person promising to tackle the crisis and invest in the nation’s creaking infrastructure: the government’s Transport Secretary.
Targa Telematics delivers strong 2025 performance
Telematics specialist Targa said it generated revenues of €125m (£108.7m) and EBITDA of around €30m (£26.1m) last year, representing a 10% year-on-year growth in turnover.
HGV driver jailed after “shocking” death of young mum
A lorry driver caused the death of a mother pushing her child in a pram on the pavement after he failed to secure a crane on the vehicle he was driving.
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