• Allison integrated retarders earn their keep on Ubico’s Cotswold rounds

    Published On: Thursday 20 August 2026

    Operating 26-tonne refuse vehicles on some of the steepest collection routes in England, frontline services provider Ubico has standardised on the integrated retarder in its Allison fully automatic transmissions – [...]

  • Fuel storage advice from Smiths of the Forest of Dean

    Published On: Wednesday 19 August 2026

    Fuel tank and drum specialist Smiths of the Forest of Dean has emphasised the importance of managing on-site fuel in a way that reduces the risk of leaks, and therefore [...]

  • Intelligent fuel efficiency from ZF Scalar

    Published On: Wednesday 19 August 2026

    ZF has highlighted the features of the fuel and energy management solutions provided by its fleet management platform Scalar, which are designed to reduce operating costs, improve driver performance, and [...]

  • Fastview360 enables recording from digital wing mirrors

    Published On: Tuesday 18 August 2026

    Fastview360 has announced the launch of Smartview360, a technology that enables operators to record, monitor and manage footage directly from their existing manufacturer-fitted digital wing mirror cameras. “Modern commercial vehicles [...]

  • Government consults on zero-emission van sales targets

    Published On: Tuesday 18 August 2026

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a consultation on the operation of the ZEV Mandate, which sets annual targets for the percentage of vans and cars sold that must [...]

  • RHA calls for drivers’ views on VRU detection systems

    Published On: Monday 17 August 2026

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called for HGV drivers to share their real-world experience of onboard systems that detect nearby vulnerable road users (VRUs) with researchers from Loughborough University, [...]

  • Menzies Distribution Solutions adds electric Scanias to fleet

    Published On: Monday 17 August 2026

    Three new 42-tonne Scania tractor units are the first battery-electric trucks to join the fleet of Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) through the eFreight 2030 programme. The trucks are the first [...]

  • Together Housing boosts fleet safety with Exeros

    Published On: Monday 17 August 2026

    Together Housing, a major social landlord with over 38,000 homes in the north of England, has reportedly strengthened safety, operational efficiency and risk reduction through its new partnership with vehicle [...]

  • Prometeon tyres chosen for new Dakar Rally truck

    Published On: Friday 14 August 2026

    Prometeon Tyre Group, a global manufacturer of tyres for the commercial, agricultural and OTR sectors, is continuing its long-standing technical partnership with Czech rally truck manufacturer MM Technology, with Prometeon [...]