30th April 2019
Haulage industry hits out at ULEZ “unfairness”
The Central London ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is now in force, meaning all trucks entering the zone which do not meet Euro 6 will be fined £100 per day to deliver goods in the…
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10th March 2019
Gov promises more cash for road tech trials
Funding for new technology that could help stop potholes from forming has been announced by transport secretary Chris Grayling. The government will provide £22.9 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole…
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8th March 2019
Scania/Hyva reveal new P-series skiploader
Scania has launched a fully built-up skiploader based on its 18-tonne gvw P-series chassis. Developed in conjunction with skiploader equipment manufacturer Hyva, the Scania Skiploader is available in either day-cab or short day-cab format, with…
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6th March 2019
Driver wages beating inflation – but skills shortage still bites
Wages for HGV drivers are increasing faster than inflation, according to a new report from the RHA. Produced using data supplied by members in a survey during October 2018, the report appears to confirm there…
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6th March 2019
Annual test deadline looms for previously exempt vehicles
The Department for Transport (DfT) is reminding truck operators that certain vehicles with heavy goods chassis will need to have had an annual test by May 20, 2019 to remain legal on Britain’s roads. This is…
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6th March 2019
Record numbers join truck cartel claim
More than 7800 truck operators have signed up or registered to a cartel claim to secure compensation for firms who paid artificially high prices for their vehicles. The claim – instigated by the Road Haulage…
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7th January 2019
“Widespread confusion” over alternative fuels
New research has revealed “widespread confusion” among UK businesses when it comes to what constitutes sustainable alternatives to conventional fuels. According to a fresh study by Certas Energy, while there is an appetite to consider…
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7th January 2019
Skills report highlights UK’s reliance on EU workers
The British supply chain needs to have access to European workers in the short to medium term if UK business are to make a success of Brexit, according to a fresh warning from the Freight…
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7th January 2019
No-deal Brexit preparations “dire” and “not robust enough”
Representatives of the British road haulage industry have told French officials that planning for road transport in the event of a no-deal Brexit is “dire” and “simply not robust enough”. The warning was given by…
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27th November 2018
Draft Brexit deal “a decisive step forwards” for UK freight
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reacted positively to the contents of the draft Brexit agreement, which was presented to the Association during a government briefing soon after the proposed deal was announced. FTA said…
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30th October 2018
Brexit clarification issued over Driver CPC
The government has issued confirmation that regardless of a ‘deal’ or ‘no-deal’ Brexit, Driver CPC training is here to stay. The announcement came in guidance notes issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) entitled ‘Commercial…
