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Driver Hire Nationwide have announced they will be launching two new CPC modules: first aid and manual handling.

Transport and Logistics company TDR has added the 150-tonne Mercedes-Benz Arocs SLT tractor unit to its fleet.

Scotland's Traffic Commissioner has refused to grant a Stirling company permission to run HGVs because of the owner's previous history.

A new business unit designed to provide automotive data and insight on a European basis has been created by EurotaxGlass's (ETG).

Fix Auto UK has welcomed the news that Fix Auto World has secured a multi-million dollar investment from one of the largest private equity companies in North America.

Tracker is urging fleet managers to focus on the relevance of telematics data rather than being 'seduced by the volume of data'.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Division of Adult Parole Operations has implemented Fleetio’s web-based fleet management software to manage 1,500 vehicles.

APC Overnight has been named number one courier by independent wine merchants nationwide for the second successive year.

The FTA have said they are against banning HGVs during peak hours in cities, in response to David Cameron examining the case for such bans.

The government has launched a £20million competitive fund for research and development into driverless vehicles, along with a code of practice for testing.

Staff from Auto Windscreens will be donning their lycra cycling shorts on Friday (July 24) to raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.

Fleet managers are being urged to remind company car drivers to reset in-vehicle multi-media systems ahead of de-fleet amid possible security concerns.

YPO is launching a new Specialist Vehicle Framework to support buyers across the public and emergency services sectors to deliver their fleet requirements.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine range has been revised to offer improved economy and emissions across the range.

The Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum will discuss the development of low emission transport in the UK at a seminar in London, on December 8.

By Dave Freeman, commercial vehicle consultant at Alphabet

Used values of fleet vehicles rose in June, up 4.2% (£303) from May, just above the same month in 2014, according to remarketing specialist, Manheim.

A fleet of five Nissan Leaf will provide transport for Bristol’s year-long stint as Europe’s Green Capital.

FMG has seen an increasing number of fleet operators and insurers turning to driver behaviour telematics, with a 50% increase in orders in the past six months.

Car manufacturers have hailed CCIA an enormous success, with more fleet decision-makers attending than ever before, and increases in test drives.

BMW is now offering a sportier look and design to the popular Efficient Dynamics models of the 3 Series.

Nicholas Cole has been appointed president, International for Zipcar, with responsibility for driving the company's international expansion.

Renault has updated the trim levels and upgraded the electric motor in its Zoe zero emission city car.

Agricultural equipment supplier Oakes Bros has taken on three Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDIs to use as mobile service units.

Multimodal Logistics of Felixstowe has completed a 13-truck order from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia, Felixstowe.

The FTA has announced the winners of its 2015 Van Excellence Driver of the Year Award.

The re-introduction of the congestion charge exemption for vehicles powered by LPG and incentives to convert to vehicles could improve the health of Londoners.

A poll by parking firm APH has shown 54% of motorists want more time to pay toll charges at the Dartford crossing.

Premier Logistics has acquired fellow Pall-Ex member, CJ Express Logistics, in a move which will increase the Leicester haulier’s group turnover to £21m.

There has been an increase of 129% in Gold accredited operators since the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) was rolled out nationally earlier this year.