Features & Interviews

Tell us about what Equipmake does? Equipmake is a leading Tier 1 supplier and developer of electrification technology for the commercial vehicle industry. As well as repowering buses and coaches, the company also carries out conversions of existing vehicles such…

Moving over to operating practices and new technologies that reduce CO2 is a key part of vehicle fleet decarbonisation, but many organisations in the sector recognise that levels of training must increase to meet operational needs. Waste management company Veolia, and…

Give us a bit of background about MAHLE? MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology group is working on…

Pallet networks are cost-effective and environmentally efficient co-operative organisations made up of hauliers across the UK collaborating to provide next-day freight delivery services, enabling customers to benefit from economies of scale. As part of the business model, hauliers drop loaded…

Describe what Asset Alliance Group does and what your role in the company entails? Vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group supplies trucks, trailers, coaches and buses with tailored vehicle requirements supported by award-winning lending, contract hire, rental and finance packages. I…

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme designed to raise standards in fleet operations, addressing the issues of safety, fuel efficiency, economical operations and vehicle emissions. FORS offers entry-level accreditation Bronze, focusing on legal compliance and…

Describe what BYD does as a business and how you can help customers meet their sustainability goals? We are a company that develops our own powertrain systems, power batteries, automotive semiconductors, motors and motor controller systems. Last year we introduced…

Recent months have seen the customary round of announcements of new truck and van dealer facilities, site improvements and dealership takeovers. For example, the Hartshorne Group depot in Walsall, which has been operating since the 1960s, has undergone a transformation…

Describe what products Don-Bur offers? Established in 1981, the Don-Bur Group has become internationally recognised for its innovative development of trailers and rigid vehicle bodies, designed to minimise operational costs and increase efficiency. The company has committed to research and…

A new project has begun that will carry out a real-world evaluation of the technical and commercial viability of electric trucks, and prove the business case for eHGVs The £63 million eFreight 2030 trial includes a consortium of fleet operators,…