The government has announced a new Growth and Skills Levy, writes Peter Brown, which replaces the existing Apprenticeship Levy. The new levy will also include new foundation apprenticeships and allow funding for shorter apprenticeships, giving […]
BRITISH commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell -10.0% in August as 6,044 units rolled out of UK factories, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). August being a low […]
COMMERCIAL fleet and mobility services provider, Fraikin, is investing £35 million in 400 new vehicles to support its national short-term rental fleet, expanding and modernising its offering to customers across the UK. The new additions, […]
HGV TRAINING specialist HGVC has extended its Skills Bootcamps training programme with the addition of fully funded courses. Employers interested in recruiting novice HGV drivers can now secure 100% of the funding needed to train […]
Transport for London (TfL) will fast-track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard (DVS) grace period permits only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, writes Carol Millett. It leaves smaller hauliers facing a […]
Danish transport and logistics company DSV will acquire German rail group Deutsche Bahn’s logistics subsidiary DB Schenker for £14.3 billion, writes Chris Tindall. The agreement is subject to final approval by DB’s supervisory board and […]
IN RESPONSE to the government announcement of a delay to customs and parcel changes that were set to come into effect from 30 September under the Windsor Framework, Nichola Mallon, head of trade at business […]
SNAP has acquired OTRA’s technology platforms, IT infrastructure and a portion of its truck parking network across Europe, which will strengthen its network. OTRA Solutions provides automated truck parking solutions in Europe, facilitating digital truck […]
The transport and logistics industry has raised an impressive £100,681 at this year’s Scottish Transaid Dinner, aided by a charity auction. The event, held on 12 September at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa near […]
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is the International Truck of the Year (IToY) 2025 winner. It’s only the second time in the award’s 48-year history that a zero-emission truck has claimed this title. The accolade was […]
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