Coronavirus - COVID-19
Van News3 Jul 2020How are fleet manufacturers meeting the challenges of Covid-19? Mercedes-Benz Vans responds
Fleet News surveyed major manufacturers to find out how they were responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This is Mercedes-Benz Vans' response.
Van News3 Jul 2020How are fleet manufacturers meeting the challenges of Covid-19? Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles responds
Fleet News surveyed major manufacturers to find out how they were responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This is Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles response.
Van News1 Jul 2020Coronavirus: Used LCV market sees record price rises
Pent-up demand for used vans reduced stock levels to a point where prices rose by between 30-40% in June, reports Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
Truck News29 Jun 2020Coronavirus: HGV Levy to be suspended for one year
HGV Levy to be suspended to help reduce financial liabilities for UK and foreign hauliers struggling to cope with impact of Covid-19, says Government.
Latest News23 Jun 2020FedEx Express donates IT equipment to NHS Trust
FedEx Express has donated 300 units in IT equipment to help support the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Latest News23 Jun 2020Coronavirus: MOTs for lorries, buses and trailers to restart
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have announced that MOT tests for lorries, buses or trailers will restart from July 4.
Latest News23 Jun 2020New cycleway camera fines to be issued by post
Drivers caught on camera, ignoring parking and loading restrictions on new cycleways, will be sent a fine by post.
People News22 Jun 2020DPD: Major recruitment drive to meet online demand
Delivery firm wants 6,000 new staff, including 3,500 drivers in response to an unprecedented boom in online shopping caused by Covid-19.
Latest News16 Jun 2020Risky driver behavior returning to pre-Coronavirus levels
Improvements in driver behavior witnessed at the start of the Coronavirus lockdown have rapidly declined, according to Lytx.
Latest News15 Jun 2020Coronavirus: FORS on-site audits to re-start
On-site Bronze audits for the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) will resume in England from today (Monday, June 15).
Truck News12 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Relaxation of drivers’ hours rules ending
The temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules, introduced at the start of the coronavirus crisis, will end after Sunday (June 14).
Latest News10 Jun 2020Flexibility in delivery times ‘crucial’ as lockdown is lifted
The FTA wants extended delivery times to be maintained as non-essential retail outlets open from Monday and road space is redistributed by councils.
Van News10 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Van drivers work overtime to carry out critical tasks
Almost 4 in 5 members of the van community (78%), say the work they are doing is contributing to keeping members of the public safe, according to the latest Business Barometer research from Mercedes-Benz Vans UK.
Latest News9 Jun 2020Cenex postpones annual LCV and CAM events until November
Cenex has postponed the Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events until November 18-19, due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Latest News9 Jun 2020CoolKit makes welcome donation to FareShare
CoolKit has supplied 19 refrigerated vans and donated more than £4,000 to FareShare, a national food distribution charity, which has seen demand double during the pandemic.
Latest News8 Jun 2020Frontline fleets: 'Local authorities have stood up to the test', Gateshead Council
Graham Telfer believes local authorities have ‘stood up to the test’ by ensuring vital services have been maintained, and refuse collection driver Tony Robinson tells how his crew is overcoming the restrictions imposed by social distancing.
Latest News5 Jun 2020Frontline fleets: John Lewis Partnership, 'Everything that will turn a wheel is working now'
Justin Laney, general manager – fleet at John Lewis Partnership, reveals the impact the Covid-19 crisis has had on JLP. Here, he offers an insight into a typical day in the life of his fleet operation.
Latest News4 Jun 2020Government urged to re-issue guidance for ‘forgotten’ commercial fleets
As authorities bid to encourage cycling and walking, freight has been ‘completely overlooked’.
Latest News3 Jun 2020Frontline fleets: Royal Mail, 'If someone is feeling low, we make sure we rally round'
Paul Gatti, fleet director at Royal Mail, explains how he and his team have adapted to support operations and keep staff safe. As told to Sarah Tooze.
Latest News2 Jun 2020Commercial Fleet Covid-19 survey: we need your help!
Commercial Fleet and Fleet News are asking for fleet decision-makers’ experience of handling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with a quick-fire, multiple choice survey.
