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Latest News22 Mar 2021Gig economy vehicles need safety standards
Better safety standards need to be applied to vehicles being used in the gig economy, says FleetCheck.
Van News7 Dec 2020Online deliveries driving UK new van market
SMMT says that van sector has been responding to growing demand as businesses have scaled up online delivery operations through the pandemic.
People News25 Sep 2020Yodel launches recruitment drive ahead of Christmas
Yodel is recruiting 2,950 new employees across the country as it prepares for what is expected to be the busiest festive period in recent history.
Latest News11 Sep 2020Appreciation of UK delivery drivers surged during lockdown, says McCarron Coates
The appreciation of Britain’s delivery drivers and couriers has surged during lockdown, according to research commissioned by McCarron Coates.
- People News22 Jun 2020
DPD: 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 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.
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 News12 May 2020New cycle plans ‘overlook’ vital role fleets play
A £2 billion plan to promote cycling and walking fails to recognise how commercial fleets will keep towns and cities stocked, says the FTA.
Latest News2 Aug 2019Speedy Freight launches new branch in York, creating 20 new jobs
Speedy Freight has expanded its transport service in York.
Latest News3 Apr 2019New electric moped hire scheme for Deliveroo
Deliveroo and electric moped rental company Elmovo are offering food delivery riders in London the ability to rent an electric moped by the hour.
Van News19 Sep 2018Renault last-mile self-driving delivery pods unveiled (video)
A last-mile delivery concept using self-driving, electric pods called Ez-Pro has been unveiled by Renault at the Hannover Motor Show in Germany.
Van News12 Dec 2017Delivery drivers travel 20% more miles in ‘busiest delivery week’
Delivery drivers travelling between December 17-22, the busiest home delivery week of the year, with average distance travelled up by 20%.
