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Logistics critical to success of government's industrial strategy

Logistics critical to success of government...

Mar 03, 2025Comments off

The leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the logistics industry is made a cornerstone of the government’s Industrial Strategy,

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STARK UK Expands Partnership with Trakm8

STARK UK expands partnership with Trakm8

Mar 03, 2025Comments off

STARK UK, one of the largest retailers and distributors of building materials for the professional segment in Europe, is set to further enhance its fleet management capabilities by upgrading to Trakm8’s Insight platform. This new three-year

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BVRLA offering Women’s Voices in Fleet co...

Mar 03, 2025Comments off

The BVRLA is offering a new course to help women across its membership feel confident, clear and persuasive when speaking publicly. Taking place across 20 and 21 May, the Women’s Voices in Fleet course, powered by

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Privacy vs Telematics, Coaching & Remediation

Privacy vs telematics: overcoming the conce...

Mar 03, 2025Comments off

Fleet and video telematics are increasingly used by fleets to achieve performance, efficiency and safety improvements, and yet, despite the many proven benefits, some wariness remains around driver privacy. What are the main concerns? How can

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Expert blog: U.S. vs. U.K. — How Does Road Transport Differ?

U.S. vs. U.K.: How does road transport diff...

Mar 03, 2025Comments off

Whether you’re managing a fleet in the U.S. or the U.K., road transport keeps businesses moving. But factors like road networks and vehicle design vary widely between the two countries. Understanding these differences goes beyond familiarising

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BP scales back climate goals in renewed foc...

Feb 28, 2025Comments off

In a significant strategic realignment, BP has announced a substantial increase in its oil and gas investments, scaling back its previous commitments to renewable energy. This decision emerges amidst intensifying global warming concerns and highlights the

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Gear up for RTX 2025

Gear up for RTX 2025!

Feb 28, 2025Comments off

Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 is set to be the most expansive and exciting edition yet. Taking place from 24-26 June at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, this must-attend event for the haulage sector promises an unparalleled

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Vehicle production - Ellesmere Port

Vehicle production down in January

Feb 28, 2025Comments off

UK vehicle production declined by -17.7% in the first month of the year, with factories turning out 71,104 cars and 6,908 commercial vehicles (CVs) for a total of 78,012 units, according to the latest figures published

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Mercedes-Benz celebrates 30 years of the Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 30 years of the Sp...

Feb 28, 2025Comments off

The iconic Sprinter van has kept businesses moving since 1995 – and today research from Mercedes-Benz Vans UK reveals the changes of the UK’s van drivers over the last 30 years. Moving away from the ‘white

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Mac Plant Construction boosts efficiency and savings with AssetGo

Mac Plant Construction boosts efficiency an...

Feb 27, 2025Comments off

Mac Plant Construction has seen a near-instant improvement in its fleet efficiency and costs by switching from a paper-based system to AssetGo’s online fleet management software. Founded in 1969, the Cornwall-based construction company specialises in civil