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RHA calls for a cut in fuel duty

The RHA has called on the Chancellor to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs and coaches of at least 15 pence per litre to help bring down prices.

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What to consider when taking out car insurance in Northern Ireland

If you drive in Northern Ireland or are planning to drive at some point, you will have to look into car insurance. There are plenty of different things you need to think about when looking into car insurance, such as the actual car you plan to insure. This article will...

VisionTrack calls for action to eliminate work-related road deaths and injuries

The UK’s leading video telematics provider has launched a fleet risk reduction campaign, calling on fleet operators to prioritise safety.

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Ways to improve road safety for HGVs

When you’re running a company that employs HGV drivers, it’s important to make safety one of your top priorities. Nothing matters more than safety on the road, and the actions you take when running your business will dictate how seriously safety is taken inside your business. We’re going to talk...

Winter is coming – safe driving for work

Winter brings all kinds of hazards for the commercial driver. Driving for Better Business looks at you how you can prepare your drivers so that they always reach their destination safely.

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Reynolds gets greener with Hultsteins  

The UK’s only remaining family-run national greengrocer is primed to cut emissions and boost fuel economy courtesy of Hultsteins.

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Is a salary spike saving the UK haulage industry?

Since Brexit, it’s no secret that the UK haulage industry has faced some less-than-ideal circumstances. From the loss of European workers to long delays exacerbated by Covid-19, haulage companies have faced many challenges in recent years.

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IRU welcomes new EU safe parking funding

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the call for proposals, to access a total of €250 million in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding to improve the network of safe and secure parking areas (SSTPAs) across the European Union (EU).

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VisionTrack confirmed as delivery partner with Driving for Better Business

VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, has become a delivery partner for Driving for Better Business. The company has teamed up with the free-to-access, government-backed National Highways programme to help private and public sector fleets reduce work-related road risk through the sharing of industry best...

Thinking of Merging Your Business With a Competitor; Here’s 4 Important Considerations

Merging your business with a competitor can seem like a great way to increase efficiency and market share. Still, it’s essential to consider all of the potential consequences before making a decision. In this blog post, we will discuss four important considerations you should consider before merging with a competitor....

ZF sets new industry benchmarks for safety and efficiency

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has presented the future of intelligent truck-trailers by unveiling two advanced innovation vehicles.

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Pocket Box launches SME commercial fleet software solution

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, has launched an SME commercial fleet solution that promises a simple way to maintain compliance, reduce risk and save time and money. The web-and app-based management tool is designed to streamline fleet-related tasks and processes to ensure vans and HGVs are...