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Nissan dealer network to provide free cars for NHS

Nissan and its UK dealer network is providing more than 100 cars for NHS workers to use for free, including the electric LEAF.....read more

Rise in drivers breaking speed limit during lockdown 

Nearly half of people have witnessed an increase in drivers breaking the speed limit during the government lockdown, according to research carried out by the RAC.....read more

Guide for managing driver stress during pandemic released 

DriverMetrics has published a new guide for fleet managers which addresses the impact of Covid-19 on driver stress.....read more

Production of VW ID.3 gradually restarts in Germany

The Volkswagen plant in Zwickau Germany is gradually restarting production of the all-electric ID.3 following closure during the coronavirus pandemic.....read more

COVID-19 testing extended to delivery drivers with symptoms 

All essential workers in England who are showing symptoms of coronavirus, including delivery drivers and members of their households, will now be able to get tested.....read more

FEATURES

How can the logistics industry reach zero emissions?

The logistics sector is determined to meet the government’s target of becoming a zero-emission industry within the next few decades, but needs certain things to happen first. Rebecca Kite, environment policy manager at FTA explains further.....read more

Logistics: Keeping Britain working during the pandemic

The logistics industry is under significant pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, both in terms of keeping the UK supplied with goods to function, as well as coping with the disruption to staffing levels caused by sickness and self-isolation. As such, the FTA has called for a short-term delay to changes to legislation that impact the industry.....read more