Heavy goods vehicle sales down 10%
New heavy goods vehicle sales fell by 10% last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 40,504 new trucks joined UK roads in […]
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Dean Gawthrope ARC joins Fix Auto UK network
Pontefract-based of Dean Gawthrope ARC has joined the Fix Auto UK network and will now operate as Fix Auto Pontefract. Owner Dean Gawthrope nearly joined the network in 2018 but […]
Fleet operators set for annual savings of £203m
Preventative maintenance of vehicles could save fleet operators an estimated £203m a year, according to new research. Logistics UK carries out thousands of inspections each year of HGVs, LCVs, and […]
New road safety campaign raises HGV awareness
A new initiative has been launched to improve road safety on motorways, particularly when driving near heavy goods vehicles. The initiative has been launched by National Highways in partnership with […]
Alltruck unveils first all-electric truck
Commercial vehicle contract hire specialist Alltruck has introduced its first all-electric truck to the leasing sector. Supported by a network of approved repairers throughout the UK, Alltruck operates depots in […]
Road Haulage Association reveals decarbonisation challenges
A new survey by the Road Haulage Association has found that urgent government support is critical to HGV, coach and van operators going green. The Net Zero Survey, which ran […]
Press Commercial Bodyworks to close after 55 years
HGV repairer Press Commercial Bodyworks has announced it is closing its doors after 55 years in the industry. The family-run business in Bristol was founded by Martin Warren in the […]
Final call for IMI Skills Competitions 2025 nominations
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is making a final call for entries to its prestigious IMI Skills Competitions 2025. It is particularly seeking entries to the Heavy Vehicle […]
New HGV market goes into reverse in 2024 – SMMT
The UK’s new HGV market fell for the first time in three years in 2024, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that […]
HGV sales down six per cent in last quarter
New figures have revealed that HGV sales fell by six per cent in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period of 2023. However, demand is still […]
New legislation steps up safety around HGVs
Legislation has been tightened around the minimum direct vision requirements for heavy good vehicles (HGVs) to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. The new legislation will be […]
New HGV sales bounce back after slow start to 2024
New HGV sales in the UK rose 2.6% between April and June, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This comes after a decline in […]