Already the UK’s most popular event for the road transport, freight, distribution and logistics sector with more than 11,000 visitors, this year sees the Commercial Vehicle Show celebrate its 25th anniversary, having launched in 2000 – and this year’s edition…

Tell us about the portable power solutions Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions offers that can extend a fleet’s range? Last year we embarked on several brand partnerships with the purpose of providing our customers with an enhanced convenient power…

The UK road transport industry is served by many technology companies and manufacturers that provide tyre and wheel related products, to help operators maximise the efficiency and safety of their fleets. For example, recycling and reprocessing business Timberpak has been…

Buffaload has continued its transition to an all bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) truck fleet with the addition of 20 new Volvo FH Aero gas-powered 6×2 tractor units. The Huntingdon-based business has been running biomethane trucks since 2020 and has a…

Domino’s Pizza has begun a trial of a fully electric Renault Master E-Tech delivery van in the UK, to replace a diesel vehicle delivering to stores in urban areas. If successful, Domino’s plans to invest in further new EVs for…

Michelin is helping Warrington’s Own Buses in its fleet transition from diesel to electric by supplying the public transport operator with tyres designed for EVs. The Warrington-based bus company is currently in the process of replacing its older vehicles with…

As the commercial vehicle industry continues to innovate next-generation vehicles that deliver decarbonisation and cutting-edge road safety, we need responsive regulation that is equally forward thinking to help fleets go zero emission. An opportunity comes with government’s Christmas Eve announcement…

You took on the role of BVRLA Chief Executive this month. How do you feel about it? Having spent 16 years with the association, I am thrilled and honoured for the opportunity to continue working with an industry, membership and team…

While the transition to zero emission vehicles is a key part of fleet decarbonisation the importance of EV repair and maintenance training for technicians must not be overlooked. A recent report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) predicting…

Stagecoach has taken delivery of 20 zero-emission Yutong single-decker electric buses that will enter service next month on routes between South Shields, Whitburn, and Sunderland. The vehicles, supplied by Pelican Bus + Coach, include full electric air conditioning, and feature…