• Creating a connected logistical network

    Published On: Monday 11 September 2017

    Tom Blackie, head of automotive at RealVNC, says commercial fleets are increasingly embracing technologies pioneered in the IT industry to navigate the challenges ahead A number of recent trends in [...]

  • RHA secures HMRC concession on overnight allowances

    Published On: Sunday 10 September 2017

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) says it has won what it has called a significant concession from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on the process by which truck drivers claim [...]

  • International transport faces Brexit ‘cliff-edge’

    Published On: Saturday 9 September 2017

    In order to assure the continued smooth running of international transport operations, the UK has until March 2019 to either create the infrastructure that will allow it to continue to [...]

  • Don’t let your cash flow keep you stuck in the slow lane

    Published On: Friday 8 September 2017

    Rob Mercer, senior regional director at Ashley Finance, makes the case for invoice financing as a means of keeping fleets rolling The transport industry in the UK has faced its [...]

  • Diesel Technic extends DT Spare Parts range for LCV

    Published On: Friday 8 September 2017

    Diesel Technic UK & Ireland Ltd, a subsidiary of the Diesel Technic Group, has announced an extension of its light commercial vehicle (LCV) aftermarket spare parts range. The extensive DT [...]

  • Scania rolls out latest new generation chassis and cabs

    Published On: Friday 8 September 2017

    VW subsidiary Scania has rolled out the next phase of its new generation trucks – with the launch of construction and heavy-duty chassis, and the full range of cabs, including [...]

  • To Brexit and beyond

    Published On: Thursday 7 September 2017

    Researcher and supply chain risk expert David Hogarth discusses the challenges fleet operators could face after Brexit in recruiting and retaining drivers from the EU The government has no agreed [...]

  • New engine for refreshed DAF LF

    Published On: Monday 4 September 2017

    Paccar subsidiary DAF has revamped its British-built LF light/medium-weight truck with a new 3.8-litre engine which is says is ideal for light urban distribution applications. Trucks fitted with the new [...]

  • Pall-Ex welcomes five new members

    Published On: Thursday 31 August 2017

    Palletised freight network Pall-Ex has announced further expansion with the addition of five fleet operators to its UK membership. Baytree Transport, based in Berkshire, will cover locations in the Reading [...]