The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal UK CV production has risen 53.6% to 11,979 units – the best figures for September since 2011.
As the UK and wider world recover from the pandemic period, many transport organisations are looking for ways to increase profitability. The shock economic factors over the last few years have no doubt left some companies close to failure or have certainly forced them to reduce their operating costs somewhat. In this article we are looking at the key 5 challenges the industry continues to face in 2022 and into 2023.
With the goal to decarbonise its UK supply chain, the imitative sees Shell switching part of its UK fuel delivery fleet, operated by Hoyer, to the new Gd45 powered by Shell GTL Fuel as a drop-in alternative to diesel. Started in May 2022, the programme will run for six months, with the possibility to expand.
Haulier’s have been advised to expect rises of at least 8ppl on diesel for next week W/C 17/10/22. This is on the back of 2 consecutive rises whereby the costs of diesel as risen by 4ppl on average.
Renault trucks has today announced plans to construct a new used parts factory in Lyon.
Drivers across Northern Ireland will soon be able to fill up with greener fuel when E10 petrol is rolled out as the new standard grade of petrol from 1 November 2022.
New requirements recently introduced by the Driving Standards Agency (DVSA) have been somewhat overlooked by many operators – according to the industry experts. The new rules have been in force since January however, there has been concern the rules have been introduced “under the radar” of many operators.
The Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) today announced they are trialing new equipment that will enable them to remotely download tachograph data from the roadside as the vehicles travel.
Commercial vehicle built in the UK factories grew by 64.4% in June, with the numbers produced surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
