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Best Practices5 Apr 2021Nine ways to improve your delivery fleet
Home deliveries increased exponentially during the pandemic and the trend looks unlikely to relent
Latest News19 Feb 2021Covid-19 has made delivery driver roles ‘more attractive’
People outside the transport sector, including more women, are taking up driver roles as a result of the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latest News18 Feb 2021Royal Mail rolls out telemetry system to improve fleet efficiency
Royal Mail is installing telemetry technology to 11,000 small vans to encourage more fuel-efficient driving styles across the UK.
Electric and alternative fuel vans7 Sep 2020Versatile VN5 could double fleet operating cycles
Three years in service could increase to six or seven
Van News7 Jul 2020Royal Mail begins LEVC electric van trial
Royal Mail is trialling a prototype version of LEVC’s new range-extender electric van, the VN5.
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 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.
Van News3 Mar 2020Mediafleet delivers new Royal Mail electric van branding
Mediafleet has won a contract to brand 190 new Royal Mail electric vans.
Van News31 Jan 2020Royal Mail awards contract to EDF to supply EV infrastructure
Royal Mail Group – a member of Optimise Prime, the world’s largest electric vehicle project - has signed a deal with EDF to deliver EV infrastructure.
Latest News18 Dec 2019Delivery fleets gearing up to meet year-end peak demand
But concerns remain about how the sector will cope if EU drivers not welcome post-Brexit.
Van News18 Jul 2019Royal Mail to add further 190 electric vans to fleet
Royal Mail is to triple the size of its electric van fleet with the addition of 190 new models by the end of the year.
Van News30 Aug 2018Royal Mail faces environmental fleet challenges
The real-world implications of operating low and zero emission vehicles are challenging, says the lead engineer at the UK’s largest commercial vehicle fleet.
- Van News20 Aug 2018
Royal Mail’s EV Arrival delivery van showcased at Fleet Live
Fleet operators will get a chance to inspect Arrivals 7.5 tonne electric van, intended for Royal Mail trials.
Latest News30 May 2018National Windscreens appointed as sole glass supplier to Royal Mail
National Windscreens has been appointed by Royal Mail as sole supplier for its windscreen repair, replacement and ADAS calibration requirements.
Environment22 Mar 2018Replace road haulage with rail freight, what is the solution?
Matt de Prez explores if there are cheaper, quicker and clearner alternatives to trunking with the help of industry experts.
Latest News12 Dec 2017Vodafone awarded Commercial Fleet Awards' business services fleet of the year 2017
Vodafone has been awarded the commercial fleet of the year for business services at the Commercial Fleet Awards 2017.
Latest News11 Dec 2017Royal Mail recognised as Commercial Fleet Awards' delivery operator of the year
Royal Mail has been recognised as the Commercial Fleet Awards 2017 delivery operator of the year.
- Latest News23 Aug 2017
Royal Mail trials nine electric trucks
Royal Mail is to trial nine electric-powered commercial vehicles in partnership with Arrival.
Van News28 Jul 2017Royal Mail to purchase 100 electric vans
Royal Mail will purchase 100 electric Peugeot Partner vans, to be used by postmen and women on their delivery rounds.
