More than 11,000 new heavy goods vehicles were registered in the UK in the second quarter of 2016 - a rise of 7.6%, according to figures released by the SMMT.

Five routes have been shortlisted for the possible future Trans-Pennine road tunnel.

Chevin has recruited a new support team leader, bolstering its drive for customer satisfaction.

Retailer B&M has created 100 jobs on the back of a newly-launched Widnes-based driver training scheme.

Road safety campaigners are counting down to the first European Day Without A Road Death next month.

Fleets are driving the uptake of plug-in vehicles, with just one in four being registered to private buyers, new data suggests.

Upgrading the A1 in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire could cut congestion and help reduce the environmental impact, a new study suggests.

Dairy distributor Pattemores has achieved productivity gains by switching from a 26-tonne tanker to the 32-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs.

More than half (51%) of UK construction firms say transport-related delays are frequently impacting upon projects, according to Tom Tom Telematics.

Condition of road network worsens with sharp rise in pothole damage

The UK's road freight industry is more efficent than ever as demands on it continue to grow, Department for Transport figures show.

If a company decides to outsource it does not have to mean the in-house fleet decision-maker becomes redundant, according to Ross Jackson of Fleet Operations.

Volvo and Uber are joining forces to develop the next-generation of autonomous driving cars, in a £228 million project.

HMRC wants views on more incentives for cleanest vehicles as consultation deems current structure not fit for purpose

Construction firm Lowery has become the 150th fleet to achieve FORS Gold accreditation.

Ssangyong has launched the Tivoli XLV, an extended body version of the Tivoli SUV, priced from £18,250.

Darren Sinclair and Jonathan Williams have joined Cox Automotive UK in senior roles, to drive growth within its digital and media businesses.

A SmartWitness First Notification of Loss (FNOL) video camera trial has seen some firms disputed claims go down by as much as 40%.

Manufacturer first learned of problem with Zafira in 2009, MPs told

UK thinktank says diesel should be phased out in London to improve air quality

Biffa has launched a waste-eating monster truck fleet, dubbed ‘The Wasteaters’.

More than 500,000 people have taken IAM Roadsmart's advanced car or bike tests over the past six decades.

The Keyfuels fuel card network now includes more than 2,000 sites.

by Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services, LeasePlan UK

Topps Tiles has appointed Ryder as it sole supplier for trailers and has already taken delivery of 17 new units under the contract.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has seen a threefold increase in demand for driver eyecare vouchers in the last 12 months.

Visitors to Commercial Fleet's Van and Truck 2016 will have plenty of opportunities to discover new services and products at the event, as exhibition space is now sold out.

by Gareth Jones, managing director, Dawsonrentals Vans

Jörg Löffler has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) at TÜV SÜD subsidiary Fleet Logistics Group.

Fleet managers can find out about the important role that telematics has to play in mobility management at a free best practice session taking place at Fleet Management Live next month.