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BP Pulse plans truckstop charging hub to boost haulage industry’s confidence in electric transport
BP Pulse has made its first move in the UK to provide electric charging for heavy goods vehicles, with its acquisition of one of Europe’s largest truckstops, near Dover. To read the article in full please read more here As we head toward our 100 year celebration later in the year, Brit European Transport are…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day – Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!
St. Patrick’s Day in the UK doesn’t typically have a significant direct impact on our industry compared to other sectors like hospitality or retail. However, most things impact the transport sector one way or another… Increased Demand for Transport: St. Patrick’s Day might see an increase in the transportation of goods related to celebrations such…
Read MoreBrit European – 100 Years and Counting!
2024 marks the 100-year birthday of the Brit European Group! The last century has seen a lot of change across the world and in particular our industry – but one thing that has remained constant is the Brit European Group’s dedication to quality and being at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Current…
Read MoreRHA New Year’s Parliamentary Reception
Brit European were proud to attend The Road Haulage Association’s (RHA) New Year’s Parliamentary Reception, which was held on Wednesday the 10th of January at the Palace of Westminster. At the reception there was the opportunity to meet industry experts, MP’s and industry colleagues to discuss the challenges that businesses like ours face. The road…
Read MoreWorld Diabetes Day 2023 – Driving Awareness – Diabetes and the HGV Driver
Every year on 14th November, World Diabetes Day is observed. The objective is to raise awareness around diabetes and promote support for sufferers around the world. In 2023 the focus is on access to Diabetes Care. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who, along with Charles Best, played…
Read MoreAnnouncement – Acquisition by BOS Logistica of Richard Long Transport Limited
Brit European Transport is proud to announce the acquisition of Richard Long Transport Limited by BOS Logistica, effective from Monday 23rd October 2023. This acquisition is a significant step in the development of the Group, and our aim of having three strong core companies (one of which being BOS Logistica). Richard Long Transport was…
Read MoreNorth West Weighbridge – Dynamic Axle Weighbridge open for business!
Axtech have recently installed a new dynamic weighbridge installed at Brit European’s 100% carbon neutral ‘Vita Nova Centre’ The UK’s leading axle weighing specialist, Axtec, has installed its Series 5000 Dynamic Axle Weighbridge at Brit European’s new 100% carbon neutral operating site in Middlewich – the Vita Nova Centre. The company reports immediate operational benefits,…
Read More“Europe is Burning” – is climate change to blame? And what can we do…?
During the summer of 2023 (as the UK has typically largely wallowed in summer showers) Europe has been reporting record temperatures. 62,000 deaths across Europe were attributed to being heat related in the summer of 2022 alone. Europe is not isolated, with temperatures exceeding 50C in the US and Northwest China. Paradoxically there have even…
Read MoreBET Driver Academy Update SUPER DRIVER STATUS – ACHIEVED
Meet Darren Wilkinson and Martin Barker. We’ve had a lot going on at Brit European recently with the opening of the staggering Vita Nova Centre – so sometimes it’s nice to pause to reflect – and acknowledge the people that make Brit European the success it is today. Some readers may remember, as recently as…
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