TCs reveal 2019 financial standing requirements
The traffic commissioners’ office (OTC) has released details of the new financial standing levels to be required of commercial vehicle operators from 1 January. Operators with standard national and international […]
Traffic commissioners publish revised statutory guidance
The senior traffic commissioner (STC) of Great Britain, Richard Turfitt, has published revised editions of several of the statutory documents that explain the way in which traffic commissioners (TCs) should […]
Potential roadblocks ahead for draft Brexit deal
This article was published on 19 November. Since events are fast-moving and information is subject to change, please keep checking the gov.uk website for the latest information and advice on […]
Major truck route to fall in scope of Bath clean air zone
A short part of the A36 trunk road that links the M4 to the south coast will fall into the proposed Bath clean air zone (CAZ) under recent proposals from […]
Hauliers enjoy fuel duty and VED freeze in autumn Budget
Among the more eye-catching announcements in chancellor Philip Hammond’s Budget last month was a pledge that all revenue from vehicle excise duty (VED) in England will be ringfenced for roads […]
Retrofit kerb-view windows’ DVS status clarified
As the popularity of aftermarket kerb-view windows rises, Transport for London (TfL) has provided further guidance as to the circumstances under which they can be taken into account when assessing […]
Traton refines portfolio for market readiness
Volkswagen Group has taken a further step towards floating its commercial vehicle arm Traton, by removing non-truck and bus enterprises from MAN’s control. MAN’s Power Engineering businesses, which cover generation […]
Gas trucks spared German motorway tolls
Gas-powered trucks of over 7.5 tonnes GVW will no longer have to pay motorway tolls in Germany from the start of next year. The suspension of tolls for trucks running […]
London Square Mile plans zero emission zone
The City of London Corporation is planning to reduce traffic by half as it moves toward making London’s central business district the UK’s first Zero Emission Zone. Motorised traffic will […]