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Veolia is urging mums to consider a new career as a bin lorry driver as the national driver shortage is felt by councils across the country.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a review into the future of the country’s traffic commissioners.

The Traffic Commissioners (TC) for Great Britain have published its annual report for 2020 to 2021.

Elmtronics, independent supplier and installer of electric vehicle (EV) charge points, has secured a new fleet deal with Keltruck Scania.

New research by Trakm8 has found that 58% of fleets have not been managed by fleet professionals over the last 18 months.

BMW has revised the [pricing and specification for the fully-electric iX3, which is now priced from £59,730.

Fleet operators in the construction sector are in the dark about how and when their vehicles are being used, according to Vimcar.

Used car prices reached record levels at BCA in July, at an average of £9,513.

Jaguar has updated the F-Pace SUV for 2022 with upgraded equipment and a new R-Dynamic Black trim level.

Catalytic converter thefts have more than halved thanks to parts being forensically marked, according to the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC).

Trim-It has ordered 60 Citroen Relay vans following its appearance on Channel 4’s The Money Maker show.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation on proposals to help ease the chronic shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.

A new type of catalytic converter is being developed that accelerates the removal of harmful nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from engine fumes.

Nextbase has witnesses a 341% increase in the number of video clips uploaded to its National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDCSP).

Used car transactions grew by 108% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Avis Budget Group launches new leasing websites and Radius buys fleet management firm.

Anyone new to the fleet industry can seek advice from fleet industry experts at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

Government urged to reveal BIK tax rates beyond 2024/25, with fleets wary they could face a substantial hike in an effort to claw back lost revenue.

Linda Sloan, business segment director leasing, LCV and SMB at Masternaut, explores the role of connected cameras in UK fleets.

Transport for London (TfL) is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation technology to detect disruption on the capital’s road network.

Ian Terblanche, strategic sales and channel director at Sigfox, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can optimise fleet management.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is hoping to make electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK become as recognisable as the red post box.

Stuart Russell has joined Thrifty Car & Van Rental as director of its FlexiFleet division to grow the long-term rental offering.

Midland Expressway has partnered with Sagacity to carry out detailed analysis of traffic patterns and levels on the M6 Toll, as lockdown eases across the UK.

Martin Brown has been appointed chair of Fleet Alliance, as a new chief executive and chief operating officer join the business.

M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, part of M Group Services, has achieved a Gold Medal Award at the RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards.

The DfT has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours enforcement until October, due to the continued pressures on local and national supply chains.

Zenith is investing in a new marketing campaign to boost awareness of its direct-to-consumer leasing subscription business ZenAuto.

Three-in-10 motorists avoid narrow country lanes and are prepared to take a detour to avoid them, according to new research Ageas and the RAC.