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DfT unveils ‘Road to Zero’ emissions plans for HGV
July 12, 2018 · No comments

The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its new Road to Zero Strategy, which outlines its ambitions to slash vehicle emissions over the coming decades, including from HGVs....

Trucks to face new clean air charges in UK cities
July 7, 2018 · No comments

British cities including Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and Southampton have published their proposals to tackle atmospheric pollution – and the road transport industry looks set to face significant new...

DVSA to tackle ‘crisis’ in ATF test availability
July 5, 2018 · No comments

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) sought to address ongoing concern about the lack of availability of heavy vehicle annual roadworthiness test slots at authorised testing facilities...

Industry best and brightest recognised at Talent in Logistics Awards 2018
July 2, 2018 · No comments

Last month saw the annual Talent in Logistics Awards return to Telford International Centre, to celebrate the most outstanding individuals from across the transport and logistics sectors. The...

Greater London ULEZ coming in 2020
June 26, 2018 · No comments

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed “dismay” following confirmation that the London ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) will be extended to cover the whole of Greater London for...

Volvo steers a safer course
June 26, 2018 · No comments

Volvo Trucks is adding new features to its Dynamic Steering system: Stability Control and Lane Keeping Assist. The features are fruits of Volvo’s unique accident research programme, which...

RHA slams ‘chaotic’ local emissions plans
June 6, 2018 · No comments

Road Haulage Association (RHA) chief executive Richard Burnett launched an all-out attack on the government’s “chaotic” approach to urban air quality control at the Microlise Transport Conference in...

Truck parking shortage hits critical levels
June 3, 2018 · No comments

The Department for Transport has published its national survey of lorry parking for 2017, which gauges the level of demand for overnight parking in England against the overall...

Mixed messages from manufacturers on future of trucking
May 24, 2018 · No comments

Four senior industry figures took to the stage at the Microlise Transport Conference to debate the future challenges facing the industry, under the Truck to the Future banner....