Trade groups welcome government depot charging scheme
HGV, van and coach operators will be able to benefit from a share of £30 million in grant funding to install chargepoints in their depots, the government has announced. The […]
Driver recruitment ‘needs government jump-start’
Logistics UK has warned of “pressing concerns” around HGV driver recruitment and retention following the publication of its latest Skills and Employment Update, based on analysis of data from the […]
Study: CV drivers opt for comfort over convenience
Commercial vehicle drivers favour features that promote bodily comfort and wellness over purely convenience-based gadgets, according to a behavioural research study by NewTerritory, a design studio which specialises in human-centred […]
Structure-flex fits vintage livery for Sanders Coaches milestone
Lorry tension curtains specialist Structure-flex has supplied a special 50th anniversary livery for Sanders Coaches. The Norfolk-based coach operator was established in 1975 and has grown significantly in the last […]
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Greene King expands fleet with 60 Don-Bur curtainsiders
Greene King has expanded its national drinks distribution fleet with 60 new Don-Bur built curtainsided bodies, featuring liveries showcasing the brewer’s most recognisable brands. The new vehicles mark the continuation […]
Teletrac Navman unveils Multi IQ Camera
Teletrac Navman has announced the debut of its Multi IQ Camera, a cloud-based dashcam solution designed for operators of large commercial vehicles. The Multi IQ Camera can connect up to […]
Predictive maintenance in the conference spotlight
The changing economics and technology of fleet maintenance were explained to the Logistics UK Fleet Engineer conference by John Armes, the digital services manager at Daimler Truck (formerly Mercedes-Benz). His […]
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Smart trailer advice issued at engineers’ conference
Modern ‘smart’ trailers provide their operators with a wealth of data about their use and condition, Don-Bur’s technical support specialist Richard Owens told the Logistics UK Fleet Engineer conference in […]
Logistics UK report highlights electrification challenges
Logistics UK has called for a collaborative approach to the decarbonisation of road freight, following the publication of its new report, Exploring Current and Future Energy Demand from Road Freight. […]
