Fast-growing Hawkins Logistics has adopted a Michelin tyre policy to boost the performance and longevity of its rubber, while ensuring its laser-like focus on compliance continues.
Tyres & Retreads
Fluid Power Professionals, UK Hose, has recently taken delivery of 12 new MAN TGE vans.
Project Jolt launched on 26 March and seeks to establish whether electric road freight transport, and in particular 44t, electric trucks (eHGVs), can become commercially viable.
Vehicles
Fleetclear has launched a unique Vehicle Lift Information System (VLIS), enhanced with AI technology, to reduce the risks associated with bin lifting operations in the waste management industry.
Vehicles
On 21 March 2025, Danny Broomfield, managing director of JOST GB and a well-respected industry professional passed away.
People
Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) is celebrating its 20th year as fleet and workshop partner to Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) with a new long-term contract.
Fleet Management
Last week’s Microlise Transport Conference at the Coventry Building Society Arena brought together key decision-makers from across the UK’s road transport industry, where they discussed the latest trends, challenges, opportunities, and market developments.
Telematics and Tracking
TIP, a provider of trailer and truck hire, has taken a proactive approach to upcoming changes to guidelines regarding heavy goods vehicle and semi-trailer braking system assessment by equipping 20,000 trailers with its Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS), BrakePlus.
Engineering Technology
CCH (Comet Car Hire), part of Transdev Group, has taken delivery of four full-size Volvo B8R MCV eVoTor coaches, which will operate on a dedicated contract carrying pilots and cabin crew between London Heathrow airport and nearby hotels.
Vehicles
The Secretary of State for Transport - Heidi Alexander - has announced the appointment of Kevin Rooney as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner, effective from 1 June 2025.
People
British company WNV Systems has just unveiled a patented Internal Trailer Wash that uses advanced technology to break new ground in trailer and container sanitation.
Environment
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet and asset management solution, is simplifying DVSA compliance for Fly By Nite by equipping all its trailers with Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) tracking – a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional laden roller brake tests.
Legislation & Compliance