Pullman programme to tackle technician shortage
HGV fleet maintenance giant Pullman Fleet Solutions has announced the launch of GearUp, a programme that combines paid, full-time employment with structured on-the-job training, to help foster the next generation […]
Truck makers call for action from Europe on decarbonisation
Vehicle manufacturers last week engaged in strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive sector with European officials, using the opportunity to urge a review of heavy vehicle CO2 standards […]
RHA in fresh driver shortage warning
The Road Haulage Association has responded to recent data suggesting that hundreds of thousands of qualified drivers have been lost to the industry in recent months, as reported by Transport […]
Traffic commissioners issue walkaround checks guidance
Great Britain’s traffic commissioners (TCs) have published advice for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) operators on the importance of walkaround checks. “In commercial transport, where time […]
Maxus takes on UK’s 7.5t electric truck market
Maxus has become the third Chinese manufacturer to launch an electric truck into the British 7.5-tonne market so far this year. It aspires to leading the British market for 7.5-tonne […]
Safety concerns for TCs’ staff continue, says annual report
Safety for workers at the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) remained a concern due to continued “physical incidents and online abuse” in 2024-25, according to the traffic commissioners’ (TCs) […]
Five ways to cut fuel costs
Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman UK, explains how proactive fleet fuel management can help reduce outgoings Running costs, fuel in particular, is one of the main challenges UK […]
Co-op turns to CNG for latest Scania order
Retail giant Co-op has placed an order for 30 new Scania P340 4x2NA CNG (compressed natural gas) tractor units, in a continuation of its long-standing relationship with the truck manufacturer. […]
Driving up standards with blended coaching
Oliver Temple, channel sales leader EMEA & APAC at telematics and safety specialist Lytx, offers his perspective on how a blended coaching model can benefit commercial drivers According to the […]
