• Winter warning

    Published On: Monday 11 December 2017

    With the cold season upon us, Derek Bryan – vice president EMEA of fleet management specialist Telogis – offers his perspective on how technology can be harnessed to help fleets [...]

  • Combating poor air with cleaner fleets

    Published On: Thursday 30 November 2017

    Brian Worrall, director of corporate affairs at Certas Energy, offers his perspective on how fleets can affordably clean up their act with alternative fuels In the wake of the T-charge [...]

  • Autumn Budget 2017: transport industry reaction

    Published On: Tuesday 28 November 2017

    Road transport trade groups and industry suppliers have responded to a range of government measures affecting the sector, which were unveiled in the Treasury’s autumn Budget last week. Key announcements [...]

  • TfL truck safety scheme to embrace ‘more holistic approach’

    Published On: Tuesday 28 November 2017

    Transport for London (TfL) has begun its latest consultation into the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) system for HGVs in the capital, promising a ‘more holistic approach’ to truck safety rather [...]

  • Drug screening: time for a new approach?

    Published On: Monday 27 November 2017

    Dr Paul Yates, business development director at Intelligent Fingerprinting, examines the role and management of drug screening in the workplace for commercial transport operators Drug misuse is a serious concern [...]

  • Authorities call for ‘change of attitude’ on brake testing

    Published On: Thursday 16 November 2017

    Both the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the traffic commissioners (TCs) of Great Britain have warned the road transport industry to lift its game urgently in the area [...]

  • The 21st century delivery system

    Published On: Thursday 16 November 2017

    Northgate Vehicle Hire, the long-term van hire specialist, takes a look at the changing landscape of the delivery sector In recent news, Arrival announced its partnership with delivery giants, Royal [...]

  • CPT and TruTac launch Daily Checks app for bus and coach

    Published On: Thursday 16 November 2017

    The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) has announced the launch of CPT Daily Checks, a complete first-use and daily walk round check app designed specifically for the bus and [...]

  • Licence Check: minimise driver risk ahead of Black Friday

    Published On: Wednesday 15 November 2017

    With Black Friday just over a week away, fleet managers need to be extra vigilant with driver compliance to ensure temporary hires and delivery staff are qualified to be on [...]