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Driver jailed over death of mum hit by crane while pushing pram
A lorry driver has been jailed for 13 months after he admitted causing the death of a woman who was struck on the head by loose crane equipment while pushing a pram through a village.
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Vertellus MD joins latest Torquing Trucks podcast
A great conversation on the latest episode of the Tourquing Trucks Podcast featuring our Managing Director, Rhian Burrell
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Hams Hall Open Day highlights benefits of Bio-LNG to the road transport sector
Operators switching their fleets to Bio-LNG can benefit from an immediately available alternative fuel with a resilient supply chain, which is cheaper than diesel and can reduce carbon emissions by more than 80 per cent.
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Rygor Invests in Specialist Training to Support Growing MAXUS Electric Vehicle Range
Rygor Auto continues to strengthen its commitment to electric commercial vehicles with significant investment in specialist training to support the MAXUS range, ensuring customers benefit from expert sales advice, maintenance and aftersales support.
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CB Transport Refrigeration Powers Cold Chain Reliability with 1,500 Solar Installations
Independent transport refrigeration specialist, CB Transport refrigeration Limited, Service partner for Carrier Transicold UK also known as Carrier Northwest, West Midlands and East Midlands, has now installed 1,500 solar panels to refrigerated trailers – helping customers eliminate fridge battery issues, reduce call-outs and keep temperature-controlled goods moving.
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Road Transport Expo is back this summer - bigger and bolder than ever!
As the pressure on UK road transport operators continues to intensify, one event has firmly established itself as the place to see what’s new, ask direct questions and compare solutions side by side: Road Transport Expo (RTX) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh from 30 June to 2 July 2026, marking its fifth consecutive year and promising its most ambitious outing to date.
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New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +2.3%, trucks +10.7%, buses +24.5% in Q1 2026
The European commercial vehicle market started 2026 on a positive note, with performance varying across segments.
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Bartrums Haulage powers up with Voltempo supported by Depot Charging Scheme funding
Voltempo has delivered a high-power charging solution for Bartrums Haulage at its Eye, Suffolk headquarters, enabling the operator to scale its electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) fleet.
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Convey celebrates 10 years supporting UK fleet compliance
Convey Technology is marking its 10-year anniversary this year, celebrating a decade of supporting transport operators with driver and vehicle compliance management and reaching an important milestone in the company’s development.
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Transport researchers use DHL data to simulate zero carbon freight on the M1
Scientists are building the UK’s first simulation of a delivery truck’s journey from London to East Midlands Airport as part of decarbonisation research that will investigate what electric vehicle charging points are needed along the M1 motorway.
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Just 9% of operators see business case for zero emission HGVs, warns BVRLA Outlook 2026
The BVRLA has published its HGV Outlook 2026 report, highlighting a sector under sustained pressure as it balances rising costs, cautious confidence and the realities of decarbonisation.
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DAF Trucks celebrates Q1 EV market leadership with new plug-in finance deals
DAF Trucks has proudly assumed the position of EV truck market leader for Q1 2026, following a positive start to the year for electric vehicle sales.
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EV Industry Calls for VAT Reform on Public Charging to Address Cost Disparity
Electric vehicle industry leaders are calling on the UK Government to reduce VAT on public charging, warning that the current tax structure is creating cost inequalities for drivers without access to home charging.
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National Highways launches first-response training for commercial drivers
National Highways has launched new post-collision response modules that it wants commercial fleet operators to integrate into their training to support drivers if they are first on the scene at a crash.
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Utranazz Ultradrive electric retrofit: fuel and noise gains for concrete mixer fleets
Utranazz has launched Ultradrive, an electric retrofit that powers concrete mixer drums with the truck engine switched off, cutting on-site energy use by up to 70% and reducing noise and emissions.
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SM UK partners with Reed Boardall on major fleet safety contract
SM UK Announces Fleet Safety Partnership with Reed Boardall
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ZF Enables Continuous Software Update Compliance for the Era of Software‑Defined Trailers
With July 7, 2026, UNECE R156 deadline fast approaching, trailer OEMs are increasingly turning to ZF — the first ISO 24089 certified Tier-1 supplier to the trailer industry — and its modular SUMS Service Suite to establish tools and processes for safe, secure, and audit-ready software updates to achieve sustainable, compliance at an accelerated pace.
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M&S to Expand Low-Emission Heavy Goods Vehicle Fleet - Taking Delivery of New Bio-CNG Trucks Throughout 2026
Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announced plans to further reduce transport emissions by further deploying biomethane-powered trucks.
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JAGA Brothers boosts uptime with Michelin tyre strategy
Switching to a Michelin tyre policy has delivered a sharp reduction in costs and downtime for Welsh operator JAGA Brothers, with monthly tyre spend down by a third.
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Truck industry urges technology-open transition as ZEV uptake stalls
The government is being urged to ensure Britain’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators have access to every available technology to cut carbon emissions.
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FUSO Canter 3.5‑tonne fleet: access, loading and branding gains for arborists
Jack Cotterill Tree Services has renewed its fleet with three FUSO Canter 3c13 3.5‑tonne trucks supplied by Mertrux Truck & Van’s Derby branch and fitted by Brooks Engineering with high‑sided tipper bodies and large lockable toolboxes for arboricultural work.
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HZ Logistics invests in Durite Driver Monitoring System to enhance driver safety and wellbeing
HZ Logistics has invested in a Driver Monitoring System (DMS) from Durite as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing driver safety and wellbeing, equipping its fleet with advanced AI-powered in-cab technology designed to detect and help prevent driver fatigue and distraction.
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Defining the new fuel cell standard in heavy-duty applications: cellcentric unveils BZA375
cellcentric, the home of advanced heavy-duty fuel cell systems, officially launches its innovative, next-generation product under its official product name: BZA375.
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Esher Scaffolding opts for Axtec OnBoard for truck fleet
Esher Scaffolding has invested in Axtec’s OnBoard Load Indicators across its fleet, adding an extra element of safety and compliance to its operation.
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