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[ September 20, 2021 ] Plan to relax drivers’ hours over Christmas “dangerous and reckless”, warns Unite Industry News
[ September 20, 2021 ] Sapphire Vehicle Services takes on another eight apprentices Industry News
[ September 20, 2021 ] Range anxiety a drag factor on fleets switching to electric vehicles, BP survey reveals Industry News
[ September 20, 2021 ] Insulate Britain accuses National Highways of failing to protect drivers approaching its motorway blockades Air quality
[ September 20, 2021 ] DPD covers logo with giant sticky note to highlight climate crisis Air quality

Plan to relax drivers’ hours over Christmas “dangerous and reckless”, warns Unite

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Government moves to continue the extension of the relaxation of drivers’ hours past Christmas is “reckless, dangerous and potentially illegal”, Unite is warning.

Sapphire Vehicle Services takes on another eight apprentices

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Eight aspiring technicians are set to begin their apprenticeships at Sapphire Vehicle Services this month.

Range anxiety a drag factor on fleets switching to electric vehicles, BP survey reveals

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Half of fleet managers (50%) and almost two thirds of fleet drivers (64%) feel “excited and proud” about switching to electric vehicles, stating it is the right thing to do for the environment, but only just over a quarter of fleet drivers (28%) and a third of fleet managers (35%) think they will be making the switch within the next one to two years.

Insulate Britain accuses National Highways of failing to protect drivers approaching its motorway blockades

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Climate protest group Insulate Britain is accusing the National Highways of failing to take standard safety measures to cut traffic speeds as motorists approach their motorway blockades.

Logistics UK recruits public policy manager from Scottish Parliament

September 17, 2021 Tim Wallace

Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Alexandra Herdman (pictured) as a public policy manager.

Jail for death crash HGV driver who caused motorway pile-up after using mobile phone

September 17, 2021 Chris Tindall

An HGV driver distracted by his mobile phone and who killed a devoted husband and wife in a “devastating collision” has been jailed.

HGV drivers who pass proposed new tests can work abroad

September 17, 2021 Chris Tindall

HGV drivers that pass the government’s new streamlined tests designed to boost the numbers of candidates entering the industry will still be able to undertake international work, it has been confirmed.

Renault Trucks unveils 18-tonne electric D Wide Z.E

September 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Renault Trucks is now offering an 18-tonne electric D Wide Z.E, joining its 16 and 26-tonne model stablemates.

Maxus expands network with Bowson’s Gloucestershire dealership

September 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Maxus Group has expanded its dealer network further with the Bowson Group’s newest dealership, Maxus Gloucestershire, in the Forest of Dean.

Nikola to use German Iveco factory to begin building Tre heavy-duty electric trucks

September 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

The partnership between Iveco and battery electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola has taken its next step with its Ulm, Germany facility commencing production of the Nikola Tre heavy-duty EV by the end of the year.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

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