# Standards & Compliance Magazine > News, standards and compliance insight for the commercial vehicle and fleet management industry — telematics, vehicle safety, regulation, and the transition to net zero. Standards & Compliance Magazine is a UK news publication covering the commercial vehicle and fleet management industry — telematics, vehicle and driver safety, regulatory compliance, and the transition to sustainable transport. ## Key pages - [Home](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/) - [Directory](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/directory) - [Contact](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/contact) ## Latest news - [UK Road Haulage Consolidation Decision Time](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/uk-road-haulage-consolidation-decision-time): In a consolidating market, value does not disappear — it transfers, from operators who act late to those who act early. - [Royal Mail to Trial Yutong TE7 eHGV with Pelican Electric Trucks](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/royal-mail-to-trial-yutong-te7-ehgv-with-pelican-electric-trucks): Royal Mail is trialling Yutong’s TE7 electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV), in partnership with Pelican Electric Trucks, as it looks to expand the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet even further. - [Durite unveils Live AI fleet platform at Road Transport Expo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/durite-unveils-live-ai-fleet-platform-at-road-transport-expo): Durite reports a highly successful Road Transport Expo following the official launch of its new Live AI fleet management platform, with strong interest from fleet operators across the haulage, logistics, utilities, recovery, construction and municipal sectors. - [Chevin introduces new dashboard for improved fleet control](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/chevin-introduces-new-dashboard-for-improved-fleet-control): Chevin Fleet Solutions has announced the launch of an all-new FleetWave Dashboard, designed to provide fleet operators with greater visibility of operational data and more flexibility in how information is presented across different teams. - [Fastview360 Launches Smartview360: The First Solution to Unlock Recording and Remote Access from Manufacturer Digital Wing Mirrors](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/fastview360-launches-smartview360-the-first-solution-to-unlock-recording-and-remote-access-from-manufacturer-digital-wing-mirrors): Fastview360 is proud to announce the launch of Smartview360, an innovative fleet technology solution that enables operators to record, monitor and manage footage directly from their existing manufacturer-fitted digital wing mirror cameras. - [Northamptonshire Partnership Homes continues 22-year fleet partnership](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/northamptonshire-partnership-homes-continues-22-year-fleet-partnership): Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) has signed a new 4-year (+1 year) contract with Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) for the replacement and maintenance of its 70-vehicle fleet. - [W J & J Green strengthens fleet compliance and maintenance management with AssetGo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/w-j-j-green-strengthens-fleet-compliance-and-maintenance-management-with-assetgo): Scottish agricultural and haulage business W J & J Green says it is benefiting from improved fleet compliance, maintenance oversight and operational visibility after implementing AssetGo's fleet management and compliance software. - [Labcraft boosts night-time safety for Colin Lawson Transport with Banksman BM3 Kit](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/labcraft-boosts-night-time-safety-for-colin-lawson-transport-with-banksman-bm3-kit): Labcraft has supplied a Banksman BM3 harness kit to Colin Lawson Transport, helping to improve visibility and safety during vehicle manoeuvring in low-light conditions. - [Durite Launches Live AI Fleet Platform at Road Transport Expo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/durite-launches-live-ai-fleet-platform-at-road-transport-expo): Durite and sister company ECCO Safety Group will return to this year's Road Transport Expo at Stoneleigh Park, showcasing an extensive range of intelligent fleet safety, vehicle technology and operational management solutions. - [Ferndown Commercials streamlines compliance and vehicle maintenance with AssetGo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/ferndown-commercials-streamlines-compliance-and-vehicle-maintenance-with-assetgo): Commercial vehicle garage Ferndown Commercials has improved the efficiency of its vehicle inspections and maintenance planning after replacing manual processes with a digital fleet management system from AssetGo. - [Raising the Bar on Compliance: How Telematics and 24/7 Connectivity Are Transforming Fleet Standards](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/raising-the-bar-on-compliance-how-telematics-and-247-connectivity-are-transforming-fleet-standards): In an increasingly regulated transport environment, compliance is no longer a back-office function - it is a real-time operational priority. - [Bridgestone highlights efficiency gains for truck fleets](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/bridgestone-highlights-efficiency-gains-for-truck-fleets): With fuel costs continuing to squeeze commercial fleets and pressure mounting to cut costs, Bridgestone has outlined a series of practical steps to deliver measurable gains in day-to-day operations. - [Tarmac reduces fleet collisions by 30% through partnership with Motormax and Geotab](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/tarmac-reduces-fleet-collisions-by-30-through-partnership-with-motormax-and-geotab): Integrated multi-cameras and video telematics platform delivers major gains in fleet safety, fuel efficiency, and operational performance across 2,000+ vehicle fleet. - [HZ Logistics invests in Durite Driver Monitoring System to enhance driver safety and wellbeing](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/hz-logistics-invests-in-durite-driver-monitoring-system-to-enhance-driver-safety-and-wellbeing): HZ Logistics has invested in a Driver Monitoring System (DMS) from Durite as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing driver safety and wellbeing, equipping its fleet with advanced AI-powered in-cab technology designed to detect and help prevent driver fatigue and distraction. - [Courier Logistics strengthens fleet compliance and driver checks with AssetGo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/courier-logistics-strengthens-fleet-compliance-and-driver-checks-with-assetgo): Courier Logistics expands its fleet management capabilities with AssetGo, enhancing compliance, safety, and operational efficiency across its growing fleet. - [AssetGo outlines solution for new LCV tachograph rules](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/assetgo-outlines-solution-for-new-lcv-tachograph-rules): AssetGo highlights how operators can prepare for new tachograph rules for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) coming into force on 1 July 2026. - [What Fleet Managers Need to Get Right Before Expanding Electric Van Fleets](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/what-fleet-managers-need-to-get-right-before-expanding-electric-van-fleets): Fleet managers must plan carefully when transitioning to electric vans, considering audits, charging, costs, driver engagement, and phased adoption to ensure operational success and long-term savings, says Dawsongroup Vans. - [Durite highlights AI low bridge detection systems for UK fleets](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/durite-highlights-ai-low-bridge-detection-systems-for-uk-fleets): Durite launches AI Low Bridge Detection System to help UK fleets prevent costly and dangerous bridge strikes, combining camera technology, AI, and GPS alerts with existing safety practices. - [Yorkshire Vehicle Safety Manufacturer Launches New Digital Platform Showcasing UK-Built Innovation](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/yorkshire-vehicle-safety-manufacturer-launches-new-digital-platform-showcasing-uk-built-innovation): SCC Advanced Fleet Safety has launched a new digital platform and introduced X-Wire, its proprietary technology simplifying safety system integration for modern fleets. - [NFDA Urges Government to Reject ZEV Mandate for Heavy Trucks](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/nfda-urges-government-to-reject-zev-mandate-for-heavy-trucks): The NFDA has called on the Government not to introduce a ZEV mandate for heavy trucks, warning that limited demand and a lack of HGV charging infrastructure make such a policy unworkable. - [Webfleet puts fleet decarbonisation in focus at CV Show 2026](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/webfleet-puts-fleet-decarbonisation-in-focus-at-cv-show-2026): Webfleet will showcase its fleet decarbonisation and EV management solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026, helping operators measure emissions, plan the transition to electric vehicles and optimise EV operations. - [Motormax and Geotab Partner with Burton Roofing Merchants to Drive Fleet Safety and Operational Efficiency](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/motormax-and-geotab-partner-with-burton-roofing-merchants-to-drive-fleet-safety-and-operational-): Integrated telematics and camera solution provides unified visibility and regulatory compliance for UK roofing distributor - [IVECO S-Way LNG has been named “Sustainable Truck of the Year 2026” in the Tractor category](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/iveco-s-way-lng-has-been-named-sustainable-truck-of-the-year-2026-in-the-tractor-category): IVECO wins the prestigious “Sustainable Truck of the Year” award for the third year in a row: the biomethane-powered IVECO S-Way LNG tops the Tractor category - [OEMs urged to prepare now for Euro 7 testing to avoid bottlenecks](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/oems-urged-to-prepare-now-for-euro-7-testing-to-avoid-bottlenecks): Automotive OEMs are being urged to prepare early for Euro 7 testing, with MAHLE Powertrain warning that delaying type approvals could lead to significant bottlenecks before the November 2026 deadline. - [ RHA extends digital compliance and fleet management support with the launch of RHA Tacho & Asset](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/rha-extends-digital-compliance-and-fleet-management-support-with-the-launch-of-rha-tacho-asset): The RHA (Road Haulage Association) has expanded its portfolio of member services with the launch of RHA Tacho & Asset, delivered in partnership with AssetGo and available to both members and non-members following its rollout in early January. - [Pegasus Grab Hire strengthens management control with AssetGo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/pegasus-grab-hire-strengthens-management-control-with-assetgo): Pegasus Grab Hire says it has strengthened management control and increased customer confidence since switching to AssetGo’s vehicle and driver compliance management software. - [DRUG TESTING IS NOW AN ESSENTIAL AT-WORK TOOL](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/drug-testing-is-now-an-essential-at-work-tool): Alcohol testing alone is no longer sufficient to ensure a safe workplace - [ALCODIGITAL LAUNCHES THE DRUGSTOP SMARTSCAN](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/alcodigital-launches-the-drugstop-smartscan): New analyser elevates standards in workplace drug testing - [Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions Builds on Strong Foundations with Leadership Transition](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/fischer-panda-uk-power-solutions-builds-on-strong-foundations-with-leadership-transition): With the start of 2026, Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions enters a new phase, ensuring continuity while building on its strong foundations - [Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions Announces the Retirement of Long-Serving Director David Payne](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/fischer-panda-uk-power-solutions-announces-the-retirement-of-long-serving-director-david-payne): After eight impactful years, David Payne, Technical Sales & Business Development Director at Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions, is embarking on a well-deserved retirement. - [Shared Charging Could Answer Needs of Fleet Drivers Without Home Chargers, Believes AFP](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/shared-charging-could-answer-needs-of-fleet-drivers-without-home-chargers-believes-afp): Sharing the charging infrastructure of local businesses could answer the needs of fleets whose drivers lack off-road parking, so can't install their own charger, believes the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). - [84% of Fleets Cite Driver Exoneration as a Leading Reason for Deploying Safety Technology](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/84-of-fleets-cite-driver-exoneration-as-a-leading-reason-for-deploying-safety-technology): 84% of fleets say driver exoneration is a key reason for adopting safety technology, according to Teletrac Navman’s latest global fleet risk and insurance report. - [Salvatori boosts trailer productivity and compliance with Webfleet’s EBPMS technology](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/salvatori-boosts-trailer-productivity-and-compliance-with-webfleet-s-ebpms-technology): Salvatori enhances trailer efficiency and compliance with Webfleet’s EBPMS technology, cutting downtime, improving safety, and meeting new DVSA brake testing requirements. - [Truck-Lite Europe opens advanced testing facility to drive LED lighting performance and reliability](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/truck-lite-europe-opens-advanced-testing-facility-to-drive-led-lighting-performance-and-reliabil): Truck-Lite Europe has opened a state-of-the-art testing facility to enhance LED lighting reliability, safety, and compliance, featuring advanced endurance, environmental, and optical testing to ensure long-term durability in real-world conditions. - [Scania demonstrates the art of world-class engineering as self-driving trucks enable exceptional challenge](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/scania-demonstrates-the-art-of-world-class-engineering-as-self-driving-trucks-enable-exceptional): Scania’s autonomous trucks, equipped with cutting-edge AI, are set to revolutionise global transportation. The company has successfully completed a groundbreaking challenge that pushes the boundaries of self-driving vehicle technology, human achievement. - [ Bandag is ready for the exciting road ahead](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/bandag-is-ready-for-the-exciting-road-ahead): Bridgestone’s retread business, Bandag, is ready for the road ahead with a reenergised proposition designed to help fleets and dealers achieve greater sustainability and cost efficiency - [Labcraft launches new website to help operators choose the right lighting for their fleet](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/labcraft-launches-new-website-to-help-operators-choose-the-right-lighting-for-their-fleet): Labcraft, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting for commercial vehicles, has launched a fully redesigned website that makes it easier for customers to find and specify the right lighting solutions for their vehicles. - [ Operators turn to AssetGo for tachograph compliance](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/operators-turn-to-assetgo-for-tachograph-compliance): Fleet operators across the UK are increasingly turning to AssetGo, the all-in-one fleet compliance platform, to manage tachograph analysis, monitor drivers’ hours, and reduce the risks of non-compliance. - [New Fleete TCO calculator explores the tipping point for electric HGV cost parity ](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/new-fleete-tco-calculator-explores-the-tipping-point-for-electric-hgv-cost-parity): Fleete, the fleet charging solutions provider, has launched a free, open-source Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator to help the industry explore how electric HGVs can achieve cost parity with diesel, and the policy levers most likely to deliver it. - [Yutong TE7 Electric Truck Now Eligible for Plug-in Truck Grant](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/yutong-te7-electric-truck-now-eligible-for-plug-in-truck-grant): Pelican Electric Trucks is delighted to announce that the Yutong TE7 7.5-tonne electric truck has been officially approved for the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) Plug-in Truck Grant scheme - [GRIDSERVE announces first eHGV public charging hub locations as Electric Freightway construction begins](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/gridserve-announces-first-ehgv-public-charging-hub-locations-as-electric-freightway-construction): GRIDSERVE begins construction of first public eHGV charging hubs on key UK logistics routes, marking a major step towards decarbonising the heavy goods sector. - [Renault Trucks launches new online recall checker to help operators stay ahead on safety and compliance ](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/renault-trucks-launches-new-online-recall-checker-to-help-operators-stay-ahead-on-safety-and-com): Renault Trucks has launched a new online Vehicle Recall & Campaign Checker, giving fleet operators instant access to safety and compliance updates to reduce downtime and improve reliability. - [Cocaine now accounts for 44% of positive workplace drug tests in the transport sector](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/cocaine-now-accounts-for-44-of-positive-workplace-drug-tests-in-the-transport-sector): Transport Sector Needs to Seek Practical Solutions as Cocaine Now Accounts for 44% of Workplace Drug Tests - [Mac’s Truck Sales Unveils Patented Hidden Front Leg Stabiliser System for Volvo FH Aero](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/mac-s-truck-sales-unveils-patented-hidden-front-leg-stabiliser-system-for-volvo-fh-aero): Mac’s Truck Sales has launched a patented hidden front leg stabiliser system for the Volvo FH Aero, delivering 360° lifting without compromising aerodynamics or fuel efficiency. - [First All-Electric Volvo FM Low Entry Hits the Road in Ireland](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/first-all-electric-volvo-fm-low-entry-hits-the-road-in-ireland): Egis Lagan Services has taken delivery of Ireland’s first all-electric Volvo FM Low Entry, a zero-emission truck designed for motorway maintenance with near-silent running and outstanding visibility. - [ jobmate launches jobsafe incident reporting app at FORS Annual Conference](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/jobmate-launches-jobsafe-incident-reporting-app-at-fors-annual-conference): jobmate, a leading UK developer of operational software, is unveiling jobsafe, a workplace incident reporting app designed to transform how organisations capture and manage accident and incident data, with a specific focus on field-based environments. - [Durite showcases new AI low bridge detection and new warning lamp technology at FORS Conference ](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/durite-showcases-new-ai-low-bridge-detection-and-new-warning-lamp-technology-at-fors-conference): Durite unveils its new AI-powered low bridge detection system and HINVII™ warning lamp at the FORS Annual Conference 2025, helping fleets improve safety, prevent costly bridge strikes, and enhance visibility in challenging conditions. - [Thermo King Launches TX-Series: New High Performance and Fuel Efficient Truck Units](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/thermo-king-launches-tx-series-new-high-performance-and-fuel-efficient-truck-units): Thermo King has launched its new TX-Series truck refrigeration units, delivering up to 17% higher cooling capacity, 7% better fuel efficiency, and reduced environmental impact for fleets across EMEA. - [Bradshaw EV Announces Exclusive Partnership with Glutton](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/bradshaw-ev-announces-exclusive-partnership-with-glutton): Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, one of the country’s leading providers of waste management vehicles, has announced that it has been named as the sole distributor in the UK for street cleaning equipment specialist, Glutton. - [Duynie boosts compliance and cuts admin with AssetGo system](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/duynie-boosts-compliance-and-cuts-admin-with-assetgo-system): Duynie says it has tightened up driver compliance management and gained better control of fleet data since switching to AssetGo’s digital fleet and driver compliance platform. - [Renault Trucks launches "Zeroing In" - Driving Clarity on Electromobility](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/renault-trucks-launches-zeroing-in-driving-clarity-on-electromobility): Renault Trucks has today announced the launch of Zeroing In, a new video series designed to provide clarity on electromobility, as part of the company’s wider commitment to support operators on their journey to decarbonised transport. - [Smarter, Simpler, Swifter Vehicle Checks with Fleetclear Go](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/smarter-simpler-swifter-vehicle-checks-with-fleetclear-go): Fleetclear launches Fleetclear Go, a new mobile app that helps fleet operators complete vehicle checks up to 35% faster, reducing paperwork, enhancing safety, and cutting operational costs. - [r2c launches advanced Incident Management feature for HGV fleets](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/r2c-launches-advanced-incident-management-feature-for-hgv-fleets): r2c, a leading provider of connected fleet and workshop management solutions, has launched a new Incident Management feature, designed to help HGV fleets digitise and streamline the way they capture, track and resolve incidents. - [Webfleet and Peregrine.ai collaborate on Visual Intelligence solution to enhance driver and vehicle safety](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/webfleet-and-peregrine-ai-collaborate-on-visual-intelligence-solution-to-enhance-driver-and-vehi): Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, and Peregrine.ai, a Berlin-based startup transforming mobility through AI-powered vision systems, has announced the launch of a next-generation driver assistance solution. - [Motormax Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth in Fleet Safety](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/motormax-secures-strategic-investment-to-accelerate-growth-in-fleet-safety): Motormax secures strategic investment from MxP Partners to accelerate growth in fleet safety, driving innovation, market expansion, and operational excellence. - [Kenneth Howley Transport Appoints TNS 365 as Sole Fleet Support Provider](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/kenneth-howley-transport-appoints-tns-365-as-sole-fleet-support-provider): TNS 365 has been chosen as the exclusive provider of breakdown, maintenance, and fleet support services for Kenneth Howley Transport, strengthening a partnership that began in April 2024. - [Durite Launches New LED Warning Light Featuring HINVII™ Technology to Boost Workers’ Safety in Low-Light Conditions ](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/durite-launches-new-led-warning-light-featuring-hinvii-technology-to-boost-workers-safety-in-low): Durite has unveiled a new LED warning light featuring patented HINVII™ technology, designed to significantly improve worker safety in low-light conditions by enhancing the visibility of hi-vis materials without causing glare. - [Shared charging hubs: the infrastructure electric fleets need to scale](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/shared-charging-hubs-the-infrastructure-electric-fleets-need-to-scale): Fleete is addressing the UK's electric HGV charging bottleneck by building a network of shared commercial EV charging hubs, starting with a major site at the Port of Tilbury. These hubs aim to provide a cost-effective alternative to private depot charging, bypassing high grid upgrade costs and standing charges. - [Six-figure AI investment drives safety innovation at Pallet-Track](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/six-figure-ai-investment-drives-safety-innovation-at-pallet-track): Pallet-Track has developed an innovative solution to forklift safety after partnering with a US logistics tech specialist. - [Fuel Cell Systems brings proven hydrogen refuelling technology to UK's first hydrogen freight corridor](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/fuel-cell-systems-brings-proven-hydrogen-refuelling-technology-to-uk-s-first-hydrogen-freight-co): HyFleet refuelling systems will provide hydrogen infrastructure for zero-emission commercial transport - [PHINIA Completes Strategic Acquisition of SEM](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/phinia-completes-strategic-acquisition-of-sem): PHINIA Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB (SEM), expanding its portfolio in alternative fuel technologies to support cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. - [Drink and Drug Driving Deaths: Mixed Trends Revealed](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/drink-and-drug-driving-deaths-mixed-trends-revealed): Government data shows a 14% drop in drink driving deaths in 2023, but a worrying 38% rise in drug driving fatalities, prompting calls for more education and enforcement. - [Gasrec Secures Investment Stake from Centrica to Boost its UK Bio-LNG Ambitions](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/gasrec-secures-investment-stake-from-centrica-to-boost-its-uk-bio-lng-ambitions): Centrica secures a 16% stake in Gasrec to boost UK bio-LNG infrastructure, supporting the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles and expanding open-access refuelling stations. - [We can’t achieve Vision Zero on our own, say road safety professionals](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/we-can-t-achieve-vision-zero-on-our-own-say-road-safety-professionals): A growing number of UK road safety professionals highlight the urgent need for national leadership to achieve Vision Zero, aiming to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries. - [Mercedes-Benz Vans Launches eSprinters in Service24h Programme](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/mercedes-benz-vans-launches-esprinters-in-service24h-programme): Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced all-electric eSprinters into its Service24h roadside assistance programme, marking a pivotal step towards decarbonising aftersales support. - [DAF Dealer Chassis Cab relocates in major investment](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/daf-dealer-chassis-cab-relocates-in-major-investment): Chassis Cab Newmarket officially opens, boasting a 152% increase in workshop space and 128% more parts capacity. The move consolidates all departments under one roof, enhancing efficiency and customer service in East Anglia. - [Exclusive Offer: Smart Charging Cube for MAN Customers](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/exclusive-offer-smart-charging-cube-for-man-customers): MAN Truck & Bus, in partnership with AW Automotive, introduces the Smart Charging Cube—a portable battery storage and charging solution designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency. - [More charging points at visitor spots can aid fleet transition to net zero](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/more-charging-points-at-visitor-spots-can-aid-fleet-transition-to-net-zero): Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, is urging tourist destinations to install more electric vehicle (EV) charge points to accelerate decarbonisation efforts, a move supported by the Road Haulage Association (RHA). - [Labcraft SceneLite enhances trailer loading safety at Road Transport Expo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/labcraft-scenelite-enhances-trailer-loading-safety-at-road-transport-expo): Labcraft, a leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of innovative LED lighting solutions, showcased its SceneLite SI9 high-performance lighting unit at this year’s Road Transport Expo. - [Teletrac Navman’s TN360 Connects with Leading Vehicle Manufacturer Telematics Systems](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/teletrac-navman-s-tn360-connects-with-leading-vehicle-manufacturer-telematics-systems): Teletrac Navman introduces OEM Telematics, enabling seamless integration of TN360 fleet management with factory-fitted telematics from diverse vehicle manufacturers. - [XPO Logistics Partners with PepsiCo to Drive One Million Kilometres with Electric Vehicles](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/xpo-logistics-partners-with-pepsico-to-drive-one-million-kilometres-with-electric-vehicles): XPO Logistics partners with one of the UK’s leading food and beverage companies PepsiCo and aims to travel one million kilometres under electric power. - [Motormax Achieves Geotab Premier Partner Status](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/motormax-achieves-geotab-premier-partner-status): A leader in pioneering fleet safety solutions, Motormax proudly announces our status as a Geotab Premier Marketplace Partner - [Suez halves downtime with AssetGo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/suez-halves-downtime-with-assetgo): One of the UK’s leading waste management companies says it halved downtime for part of its mobile plant fleet, thanks to AssetGo. - [Cotteswold Dairy Works with Sentinel Systems To Improve Fleet Safety And Security](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/cotteswold-dairy-works-with-sentinel-systems-to-improve-fleet-safety-and-security): Cotteswold Dairy Works with Sentinel Systems To Improve Fleet Safety And Security - [Tackling freight crime – RHA calls on industry to back vital campaign](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/tackling-freight-crime-rha-calls-on-industry-to-back-vital-campaign): RHA urges freight industry to support its campaign for a new Freight Crime Bill, which proposes creating a specific crime code, implementing stricter sentences, and securing £6m annual funding for NaVCIS to combat the £111m annual cost of freight crime. - [RE-Tech UK Unveils Groundbreaking bebo Human Detection System](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/re-tech-uk-unveils-groundbreaking-bebo-human-detection-system): RE-Tech UK, a leader in AI-driven fleet technology, has just announced the launch of its revolutionary bebo Human Detection System. - [The Commercial Vehicle Show unveils full rebrand and strategic shift](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/the-commercial-vehicle-show-unveils-full-rebrand-and-strategic-shift): Fuelling change - The Route to Net Zero - [BS Trailer Services cuts vehicle downtime with call handling from TNS 365 ](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/bs-trailer-services-cuts-vehicle-downtime-with-call-handling-from-tns-365): Truck and trailer hire specialist BS Trailer Services has reduced vehicle downtime for its customers since switching to TNS 365 to handle its out of hours call service - [Samsara Announces New Safety and AI-Powered Technology for Physical Operations](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/samsara-announces-new-safety-and-ai-powered-technology-for-physical-operations): Samsara Extends AI Leadership; New Innovations Help Organisations Build Smarter, Safer Future - [Fleetclear targets high-risk behaviour with AI Driver Monitoring Solution](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/fleetclear-targets-high-risk-behaviour-with-ai-driver-monitoring-solution): In the latest addition to Fleetclear’s suite of AI-powered fleet safety innovations comes a Driver Monitoring Solution (DMS) that promises to enhance driver safety, reduce accidents and associated costs, and help fleet operators stay compliant - [Dynamon, a leading provider of fleet optimisation software, has joined forces with Webfleet](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/dynamon-a-leading-provider-of-fleet-optimisation-software-has-joined-forces-with-webfleet): Dynamon, a leading provider of fleet optimisation software, has joined forces with Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, to deliver advanced, data-backed decarbonisation reports. - [UK Power Networks Services Leads the way by Switching to Mission Zero](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/uk-power-networks-services-leads-the-way-by-switching-to-mission-zero): UK Power Networks Services has joined the ranks of Mission Zero, the UK’s fastest-growing fleet accreditation scheme, underlining its commitment to a safe and sustainable fleet operation. - [NFDA Calls for Urgent Action on Charging Infrastructure to Support EV Transition](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/nfda-calls-for-urgent-action-on-charging-infrastructure-to-support-ev-transition): NFDA welcomes new £400 million initiative but stresses importance of streamlined processes and collaboration to avoid similar pitfalls. - [Durite introduces new AI Low Bridge Detection System at Road Transport Expo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/durite-introduces-new-ai-low-bridge-detection-system-at-road-transport-expo): Durite, a leader in vehicle safety, lighting and auto electrical parts, will be showcasing its new AI Low Bridge Detection System at this year’s RTX show in Stoneleigh, on 24th-26th June. - [ Labcraft’s Orizon FLEX revolutionises LED lighting for commercial vehicles](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/labcraft-s-orizon-flex-revolutionises-led-lighting-for-commercial-vehicles): Labcraft, the UK’s industry leader in LED lighting for commercial vehicles, has launched the Orizon FLEX – a robust, R10-approved flexible strip light engineered specifically for the rigours of automotive use. - [ Clean Air Day on 19 June, two-thirds of UK fleet and transport managers are not using any software to track harmful emissions being released into the environment by their vehicles.](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/clean-air-day-on-19-june-two-thirds-of-uk-fleet-and-transport-managers-are-not-using-any-softwar): Latest industry research reveals only 34% of fleet managers track harmful emissions, as devastating impact of unclean air is examined - [Managing Director of Dawes Highway Safety awarded MBE in King’s Birthday honours](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/managing-director-of-dawes-highway-safety-awarded-mbe-in-king-s-birthday-honours): The founder and Managing Director of Dawes Highway Safety, James Bowen- Dawes, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s birthday honours list 2025. - [ Zero emission urban stars fit the bill for utility fleets](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/zero-emission-urban-stars-fit-the-bill-for-utility-fleets): Bradshaw EVs leads the way where good air quality matters most - [HIDDEN DANGERS OF HGV OPERATION](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/hidden-dangers-of-hgv-operation): DR. AIR BRAKE: PROTECTING LIVES WITH ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS - [Voltempo introduces HyperCharger chargepoint at Road Transport Expo 2025 debut](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/voltempo-introduces-hypercharger-chargepoint-at-road-transport-expo-2025-debut): Advanced eHGV charging solutions provider offers first public look at new chargepoint design for HGV fleet electrification - [JobMate Provides ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Transport & Logistics Operational Software at Road Transport Expo](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/jobmate-provides-one-stop-shop-for-transport-logistics-operational-software-at-road-transport-ex): The JobMate team look forward to seeing friends old and new in hall2stand G31, on 24-26th June. - [SMMT claims route to electrification is blocked for commercial fleets](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/smmt-claims-route-to-electrification-is-blocked-for-commercial-fleets): Businesses wanting to change to electric vans and trucks are being prevented from doing so by having to wait years to upgrade grid connections to power depot charging. Companies are currently waiting up to 15 years to be connected to the grid, with the grid connection queue having grown tenfold over the past five years, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. - [Vertellus, the OEM-backed full-service commercial vehicle contract hire company, is celebrating the success of its shareholder partner, Renault Truck Commercials’ Rental Plus, on their recent deal with MJD Group.](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/vertellus-the-oem-backed-full-service-commercial-vehicle-contract-hire-company-is-celebrating-th): Vertellus celebrates Renault Truck Commercials’ Rental Plus success with MJD Group - [Michelin is setting a bold course for the future of road transport. With a plan to renew 80% of its truck tyre range over the next four years, the global tyre giant is pledging a dual commitment to environmental sustainability and operational efficiency for hauliers](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/michelin-is-setting-a-bold-course-for-the-future-of-road-transport-with-a-plan-to-renew-80-of-it): Michelin Reinvents the Road: Sustainability, Safety, and Smarter Tyres for the Future of Haulage - [RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV), one of the UK’s leading Renault Trucks and Isuzu Truck dealerships, specialising in sales, service and support, is excited to announce the opening of a new Red Category ADR ATF Lane at its Northampton branch.](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/rh-commercial-vehicles-rhcv-one-of-the-uk-s-leading-renault-trucks-and-isuzu-truck-dealerships-s): RH Commercial Vehicles unveils major investment in Northampton site with launch of new Red Category ADR Test Lane - [Samsara Launches Recognition for Drivers to Help Fleets Build Safer, More Engaged Driver Cultures](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/samsara-launches-recognition-for-drivers-to-help-fleets-build-safer-more-engaged-driver-cultures): Samsara Launches Recognition for Drivers to Help Fleets Build Safer, More Engaged Driver Cultures - [“For operators, working with a Platinum-rated DAF Dealer Network provides absolute confidence in compliance, safety, and technical excellence.” Customer Service Director, Ian Grant](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/for-operators-working-with-a-platinum-rated-daf-dealer-network-provides-absolute-confidence-in-c): DAF Dealers go Platinum on MPRS Scheme - [A multi-month project to test semi-autonomous trucks jointly developed by IVECO and Plus was concluded with a real-world test](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/a-multi-month-project-to-test-semi-autonomous-trucks-jointly-developed-by-iveco-and-plus-was-con): IVECO completes Successful Test of Semi-Autonomous Trucks with Partners Plus, DSV and dm-drogerie markt - [Chiltern Distribution Ltd has seen a 1.5% improvement in miles per gallon (MPG) alongside a 2% reduction in fuel consumption, thanks to an integrated fleet management solution from Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution.](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/chiltern-distribution-ltd-has-seen-a-1-5-improvement-in-miles-per-gallon-mpg-alongside-a-2-reduc): Chiltern Distribution cuts CO2 emissions with Webfleet - [ Schmitz Cargobull has been honoured with the 2025 elogistics award at the 40th annual AKJ Automotive network conference “RESTART AUTOMOTIVE 2025”](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/news/schmitz-cargobull-has-been-honoured-with-the-2025-elogistics-award-at-the-40th-annual-akj-automo): Schmitz Cargobull honoured for digital transformation in the logistics sector ## Full index - [Sitemap](https://www.standardsandcompliancemagazine.com/sitemap.xml)