RHA manifestos outline regional haulage priorities
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published manifestos setting out its key industry priorities for London and combined authorities in England, ahead of local and mayoral elections on 2 May. […]
MAN to put hydrogen combustion truck into production
Traton subsidiary MAN is set to be the first European truck manufacturer to put a hydrogen combustion- powered truck into production, with the first units appearing this year. They will […]
Continental in version 2 smart tacho warning
Continental Automotive, one of the major providers of tachograph hardware via its VDO brand, has warned of the potential consequences for fleet operators of sending vehicles abroad without the new […]
RHA warning on cargo theft as truckstop funding announced
Efforts to improve truckstop provision in England took a further step forward last month with the announcement of a £16.5 million joint government and industry investment – but the funding […]
Government action urged as imports deadline approaches
Trade group Logistics UK has called for the government to prevent a “supply chain breakdown” by clarifying border arrangements prior to the introduction of physical checks on EU imports next […]
Further funding for zero-emission buses
The latest tranche of government funding for zero-emission buses was announced in March, with £143 million allocated to 25 local transport areas across England. As a result of the investment, […]
Repowered RCV trials in Hampshire
Three local authorities in Hampshire have introduced battery-electric repowered refuse collection vehicles into their fleets. The initial pilot programme sees two Dennis Eagle RCVs retrofitted with battery-electric powertrains by converter […]
Iveco plans new heavy truck partnerships
Manufacturer Iveco, now independent of the Case New Holland group, has announced strategic alliances with Hyundai and Ford Otosan, and disposal of its Magirus fire-fighting equipment division. It unveiled its […]
Industry reacts to spring budget announcements
Transport sector trade associations and commentators welcomed key measures from chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget this month, including a continued freeze on fuel duty, while also identifying areas in which […]