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IRU welcomes general approach to Euro 7

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Council’s general approach on Euro 7, which includes several improvements compared to the original proposal. This followed repeated calls from the IRU and the road transport sector to establish a more pragmatic approach to emission standards, better balancing overall costs...

Five ways to keep track of your fleet

Managing a fleet of vehicles isn’t easy, but by embracing some of the latest tech solutions it can be simpler. There are many different ways in which companies currently monitor and manage their fleets. Below are some of the most common examples.

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Inventory management tips for growing businesses

Inventory management comes with the territory of running a business. You need to have the right products, in the right quantity, and at the right time. If you can do this effectively then you will be able to reduce the cost of carrying excess inventory while also streamlining your sales....

Firestone launches regional on-road truck tyre range

Firestone has launched its new regional on-road truck tyre range, now developed with Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology. Combining value for money with reliable performance, the pioneering brand’s latest regional truck tyre range has been engineered to reduce both total cost of ownership and environmental footprint for fleet operations, thanks to longer...

Learning from the skies: What else can fleet managers learn from airlines

In a previous article, we explored how fleet managers can glean valuable insights from the airline industry. Airline accidental prevention techniques, for example, show remarkable strides in reducing accidents. Nowadays, the frequency of airline accidents is almost null. On the other hand, fleet management still grapples with a significant number...

IRU welcomes TRAN proposals

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on new CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles, setting a realistic pace for road transport decarbonisation and preserving essential technology options, which will include battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and combustion engines...

Manfreight goes electric

Manfreight has taken delivery of the first Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe COOL to be put into operation in the UK and Ireland.

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Drive sales on HGVUK.com

If you are looking to drive sales to the UK haulage industry, and you are looking for a cost effective model to achieve your goals, please read on.

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ABC Finance launches Invoice Finance comparison tool

ABC Finance have announced the launch of an innovative invoice finance comparison tool that allows businesses to quickly compare offers from multiple lenders.

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Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard  

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has enhanced its web-based portal, Riskmapp, with the launch of a new intelligent dashboard. As a result, the company’s customers will now be able to better understand driver risk and compliance, as well as receive actionable insights from...

Volvo’s most sold truck celebrates 30 years of innovation

Volvo’s most sold truck, the FH is celebrating 30 years of innovation this year.

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Disappointment at London’s Direct Vision Standard

The RHA and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published today by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry.

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