TfL to extend congestion charge to electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) will no longer be exempt from the London congestion charge from 2 January, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed – with electric HGVs and vans set to […]
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Katem marks milestones with Renault Trucks T Highs
Katem Logistics has celebrated two significant milestones – its 30th anniversary and the 90th birthday of founder John Davison – with the acquisition of two new Renault Trucks T Highs, […]
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Wrightbus launches next-generation electric bus
PSV manufacturer Wrightbus has announced the launch of what it describes as its most efficient battery electric bus yet, featuring a unique battery developed following a multi-million-pound in-house programme. The […]
Inaugural RTX Scotland set to open next week
The first RTX Scotland event is gearing up to take place next week at the SEC Glasgow, for what organisers promise will be two unmissable days of innovation, insight and […]
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Mercedes-Benz eEconic is first all-electric RCV at Salford Council
Salford City Council has introduced its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV), a 27-tonne Mercedes-Benz eEconic, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability in waste management. The eEconic […]
UK needs 60,000 new HGV drivers each year, says RHA
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the government to ensure the necessary driver training flexibilities are in place to future-proof the road transport sector. It has called for the […]
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GF Job boosts Volvo fleet with new FH16 780
Highlands-based civil engineering and heavy haulage firm GF Job has added a Volvo FH16 780 Globetrotter XL 6×4 150-tonne tractor unit to its fleet, continuing its transition to Volvo Trucks. […]
Drug and alcohol testing in the spotlight with Draeger
Mark Burrup, drug and alcohol testing expert at Draeger Safety UK, offers his perspective on how fleet operators can safeguard against employee substance abuse There are clear indications that the […]
Anger as British international haulage threatened by post-Brexit border rules
British international hauliers have expressed frustration at the government’s perceived failure to sufficiently fight their corner with the European Union, as enforcement of the post-Brexit rule which only permits their […]
