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Fleets and drivers could face a severe shortage of MOT testing slots and escalating vehicle downtime unless the MOT fee is increased, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has warned. The Independent Garage Association (IGA) said 16 years of flat fees, combined with recent record inflation, have pushed independent garages to a breaking point The industry body said that 16 years of flat fees, combined with recent record inflation, have pushed independent garages to a breaking point.

Van operators and drivers face a strict warning to review vehicle compliance after hundreds of serious offences were reported to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for prosecution during 2024/25. Data analysed by temporary van insurance expert Tempcover reveals that 448 light goods vehicle (LGV) offences were reported for prosecution in 2024/25, with 97% resulting in conviction.

The UK logistics sector has secured a major victory after the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was updated to include the first-ever dedicated policy for freight and logistics. Following years of industry campaigning, the new NPPF sets out the Government’s planning policies for plan-making and for making decisions on development proposals in England and how these are expected to be applied.

Fleet expectations for electric van growth are “almost flat”, as commercial operators face ongoing hurdles with vehicle range, charging infrastructure and payload capacity. LCV operators polled for the research predict just 16% of their fleets will be electric within three years The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer reveals that light commercial vehicle (LCV) operators predict just 16% of their fleets will be electric within three years.

New technology that digitally streamlines the handling of tachograph infringements will make its debut at this September’s Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Conference. The new capability, developed by FleetCheck and VDO, expands upon existing integrations between platforms offered by both companies. Under the new system, any driving hours infringement recorded by VDO’s Tachograph Management software now instantly syncs to the operator’s FleetCheck platform.

Nexus Rental has launched its rental management platform Iris into the Republic of Ireland, marking its first-ever expansion outside the UK. The Ireland launch team This strategic move establishes a foundation for the B2B vehicle and plant hire specialist’s planned growth into broader European markets.

Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has officially launched its new B2B electric vehicle charging proposition designed to support UK businesses in their transition to electric fleets.

A rechargeable tracker designed for temporary fleet monitoring or stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) solutions is now available from Queclink Wireless Solutions. The compact, installation-free GL330MG delivers real-time location visibility and up to two months of battery life by pairing advanced connectivity with optimised power management.

Well-prepared drivers are three times more likely to rate safety coaching as highly effective, making onboarding the critical first step for fleet operators. The report exposes deep-seated anxieties among drivers regarding privacy and data usage That’s one of the findings from a new Teletrac Navman study that reveals safety tech onboarding for drivers is widespread across fleets, but quality is far from consistent.

Proposed changes to the UK’s electric vehicle targets have sparked a furious industry clash between those demanding operational flexibility and those warning of a climate policy retreat.