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The Asset Alliance Industry Monitor 2024
The Industry Monitor 2024 surveys industry leaders to provide the essential guide to the state of the UK’s freight transport industry.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
June 26, 2024
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Hot Topics: Safer Driving
Hot Topics: Safer Driving
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor Magazine
December 19, 2023
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Hot Topic: Fleet Compliance
Hot Topic: Fleet Compliance
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
September 21, 2023
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Asset Alliance Industry Monitor 2023
Asset Alliance Industry Monitor 2023
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
July 6, 2023
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Hot Topics: Cameras, telematics and tachographs
The use of cameras, telematics and digital tachograph technology is becoming ever-more commonplace on HGV fleets, and there is no doubt that safety and compliance schemes, such as London’s Direct Vision Standard and the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme, have played a role in their importance.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
November 10, 2022
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Hot Topic: Repair, maintenance and digital compliance 2022
This survey looks at strategies for repair and maintenance trends, as well as views on digital compliance, set against the challenging backdrop of today’s operating sector.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
September 6, 2022
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Asset Alliance Industry Monitor 2022
The Industry Monitor 2022 surveys industry leaders to provide the essential guide to the state of the UK’s freight transport industry.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
July 7, 2022
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Sector Insight 2022
Commercial Motor and Motor Transport’s latest Hot Topic report looks at what operators expect to see affecting their businesses in the next 12 months. It includes fleets of all sizes from across the country and covers a range of topical issues, from the driver shortage, through to investment in new vehicles and the UK’s decarbonisation targets.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
December 8, 2021
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Hot Topic: Cameras and Video
The use of cameras and video technology on vehicles has been increasing over the past few years and there is no doubt that there has been a renewed focus on the technology as a result of the introduction of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) in London.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
November 22, 2021
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Hot Topic: Repair, Maintenance and Tyre Management
One of the great success stories of a year dominated by Covid-19 has been the ability of the road transport industry to keep the country moving and to put food on people’s tables. And that is due, in no small measure, to effective repair and maintenance regimes that have kept vehicles on the road in difficult working conditions.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
June 18, 2021
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The Industry Monitor 2021 Edition
The Industry Monitor 2021 Edition is an overview of the trading conditions and confidence that UK operators are experiencing today.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
June 7, 2021
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Hot Topics: Tachos & Telematics
DownloadOur Tachographs and Telematics research report in road transport highlights the rate at which smart tachos are being adopted and gives insight into operator attitudes to the technology.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
April 21, 2021
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Hot Topic Industry Insight 2021
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Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
February 8, 2021
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Direct Vision Standard: Everything you ever wanted to know
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Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
January 29, 2021
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Read the full Tipper Test 2020 online
In a year of cancellations, one event which did go ahead (albeit a little later than usual) was the annual Commercial Motor tipper test!
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
November 2, 2020
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Check your assets, protect your O-licence
Join Commercial Motor and digital tachograph analysis specialists Aquarius to discuss electronic vs paper when it comes to managing and reporting on all aspects of road worthiness and compliance.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
August 20, 2020
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Direct Vision Standard explained
Do you operate into London and have questions about how the upcoming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) might apply to your fleet?
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
August 20, 2020
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My Transport Planner
Motor Transport is excited to host a free webinar to help operators explore a unique, on-demand transport planning tool.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
August 20, 2020
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Introducing the New MAN Truck generation
The new MAN Truck generation: the right truck for any application
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
August 3, 2020
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Temporary Relaxation of Driver Hours
Have you heard about the temporary relaxation of drivers hours and want to know more?
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
August 3, 2020
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In-cab and forward-facing cameras: a look at how the technology is used and deployed
In-cab and forward-facing cameras are increasingly becoming indispensable pieces of technology for fleet managers to equip their HGVs.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
April 8, 2020
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A deep dive into the selection, buying methods and maintenance of tyres and wheels
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Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
March 2, 2020
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Use our buying guide to discover 12 companies currently excelling in their field
Read about 12 companies currently excelling in their field, with our buying guide. Click on the names below for more information about each company, or download the full guide by clicking here.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
February 10, 2020
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Clean Air Zone update 2020
The past few years has seen a steep rise in the prominence of environmental and air quality issues within the mainstream political agenda, both in the UK and globally.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
January 15, 2020
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Discover the different approaches to tachographs and telematics adopted by CV operators
 
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
December 12, 2019
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Fraikin fleet management: operator survey 2019
Fleet compliance and efficiency are the key drivers for any successful goods operator. But as regulations around vehicle safety and emissions tighten and the industry’s HGV driver shortage shows no sign of easing, businesses face a challenging operating environment.
Industry White Papers - Hayley Tayler
December 10, 2019
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Gain insight into the options for HGV parts, repair and maintenance and why operators adopt different strategies
Heavy goods vehicles have grown in both sophistication and functionality over the years. But the real value to the operator comes when the vehicle is out on the road working.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
November 18, 2019
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Avoid the most common compliance pitfalls with this free webinar
After the biggest changes in tachograph legislation in 12 years happened in June this year when a new generation of mandatory digital recorders was introduced, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger compliance picture while concentrating on these new details.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
October 22, 2019
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Find out how, why and when commercial vehicle buyers will spend on new or used trucks
The truck-buying market remains in a state of flux. On the face of it, new truck registrations started the year in a positive manner. Comparing Q1 2018 to Q1 2019, new truck registrations were up 21.2% – from 9,785 units to 11,859 units. Rigids were up 12.9%; artics were up a staggering 32.3%. So far, so good. This type of upturn has only been seen in the past during periods of economic recovery or legislative change. But what has changed?
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
August 5, 2019
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Find out what alternatively fuelled future MAN see for HGVs, and how they will meet the challenge
The legislative environment for the UK truck manufacturing industry has never been more challenging, and operators and manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce emissions. Yet MAN is unfazed by the challenge:
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
July 29, 2019
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Plan for future Euro standards by looking at the progress made so far in this emissions special
Emissions have dropped dramatically since the introduction of Euro-1 in 1992. But what does the future hold?
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
July 5, 2019
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Everything you need to know about new digital tachograph legislation
June 2019 saw the biggest change in tachograph legislation in 12 years, with the introduction of the new generation of on-board mandatory digital recorders to enforce drivers’ hours rules.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
June 26, 2019
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Discover how in-cab and forward-facing cameras are purchased and deployed in this case-study-rich report
The fitting of in-cab and forward-facing cameras has increasingly become the norm among road hauliers in the UK.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
June 17, 2019
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Learn about the product innovation which has made SDC Trailers the UK’s leading trailer builder
In this free downloadable CM Special we celebrate the 40th anniversary of SDC Trailers by examining the company’s history of innovation.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
June 7, 2019
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Examine all things MAN from their Fleet Management Suite to their Financial Services
Our CM Special offers a look into MAN’s telematics solutions, along with case studies of their users. It also features a look at the TGX’s new interior, MAN’s second-generation SCR-only D08 Euro-6 engine, and financing options offered by the company.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
June 3, 2019
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Everything you wanted to know about the DAF XF and CF ranges, plus a detailed company history
Fresh from its 2018 International Truck of the Year win, in this CM Special we find out what makes the DAF XF and CF ranges such world beaters. We also take a look down memory lane at the highlights of DAF Trucks' first 90 years.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
May 28, 2019
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Find out how Hireco expanded from trailer rental to much much more
Discover the details of Hireco’s expansion with our free to download CM Special. All you need to do is register for a free account.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
May 20, 2019
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Join Commercial Motor as we take an exclusive tour of MV Commercial’s new multi-million pound, 9-acre central hub
MV Commercial supplies purpose-built commercial vehicles, including crane-mounted rigids and tractor units, tippers and grabs, recovery vehicles, box vans, curtains, mainstream tractor units and LCVs.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
May 10, 2019
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Discover the secrets behind Volvo’s FH range success story
After 26 years since its initial launch in 1993 the Volvo FH accounts for nearly 20% of sales in its sector. The FH has been voted International Truck of the Year on three occasions and it has also collected many transport industry magazine awards along the way, including Motor Transport’s Fleet Truck of the Year in 2017.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
May 7, 2019
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Find out how after over 50 years in operation Stuarts Truck and Bus continue to be recognised for excellence
After being named Dealer of the Year 2018 at the Volvo Truck Dealer Awards, we take a look back at the Stuart family’s 50-year association with Volvo Trucks.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
April 8, 2019
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A Deep Dive into the FUSO Canter range
FUSO Canter can trace its history back to the 1930s - learn all about one of the longest established brands in truck history with this free downloadable CM Special.
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
April 4, 2019
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The Shell Rimula Annual Truck Buyers' Survey 2017
The Shell Rimula Annual Truck Buyers’ Survey, in association with Commercial Motor, is an analysis of the key trends, buying patterns and market drivers when it comes to buying and selling commercial vehicles in 2018. 
Industry White Papers - Commercial Motor
December 13, 2017
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