CitySprint recruiting drivers as courier firms brace for ‘busiest’ Christmas
Christmas 2020 could be 50% busier than last year, but a 30% shortfall in drivers and warehouse workers could overwhelm overstretched supply chains.
Read full storyLCV values remain at ‘record levels’ at BCA
The average monthly value across all LCVs rose above £9,000 at BCA in January.
- Robert Veit to lead Mercedes-Benz Vans UK as managing director
- Ford improves roadside worker safety with illuminated van panels
- Ford van range to be zero-emission capable by 2024
DHL and Volvo launch electric truck pilot
DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks have joined forces to launch the first pilot tests of a fully electric Volvo FH truck with gross combination weights up to 60 tonnes.
- UK HGV registrations fall by a third in 2020
- Renault Trucks launches D Wide ZE with low entry cab
- MAN launches software upgrades for trucks over-the-air
Tributes paid to Jim Gray Snr of Gray & Adams
Gray & Adams has announced the death of its founder, Jim Gray Snr, who died peacefully in his sleep on the February 10, aged 86.
- Robert Veit to lead Mercedes-Benz Vans UK as managing director
- Scania MD Martin Hay to take early retirement
- Whistl to recruit drivers through Road to Logistics initiative
Gigaclear switches from cash allowance to leasing with Fleet Operations
Broadband provider Gigaclear is outsourcing the management of its 140 strong fleet to Fleet Operations.
- Logistics UK announces partnership with Avail
- Pets at Home renews telematics partnership with Microlise
- Keyfuels renews partnership with Moto Hospitality
Nissan Navara to be withdrawn from UK
Nissan will not offer the facelifted Navara in the UK and Europe, reports suggest, meaning the model will no longer be available when production of the existing version ceases at the end of the year.
- Pricing and specification announced for new Isuzu D-Max
- Isuzu UK appoints 20 new dealers
- Toyota adds more powerful engine to Hilux pick-up
