More LEZs are likely, says FTA
Air pollution from diesel-engined road vehicles was a subject that had been grabbing the headlines in the weeks up to the recent FTA Transport Manager Conference at Chepstow, making a […]
Trade groups report continued Calais chaos
Transport trade associations have continued to report difficult conditions for HGV drivers at Calais, as estimated migrant numbers have swelled to 6,000. The situation, which has been compounded by recent […]
Heavy trucks lead market recovery
Maximum-weight trucks are driving the recovering LGV market, with the four leading manufacturers, including DAF, in the ascendency. A boost provided by September’s new ‘65’ registration plates, which saw new […]
Scania urges caution on electric bus adoption
The director of product planning at Scania Bus & Coach has warned against cities opting for electric buses as a single solution to problems of urban congestion and pollution, when […]
DAF refreshes the LF
Driven by the need to install the latest mandated EU safety devices, Paccar subsidiary DAF has taken the opportunity to upspec its bestselling LF range of lightweight trucks. The changes […]
Operators launch schemes to grow their own drivers
Two very different UK operators have launched initiatives to address the driver shortage with in-house training. Container transport specialist Maritime Transport has teamed up with Scania and launched a year-long […]
Dual signage to be deployed in battle against bridge strikes
The Department for Transport (DfT) has proposed the introduction of bridge signage that will show both imperial and metric height, width and length limits, according to the Freight Transport Association […]
Good news on heavy vehicle emissions as car sector chokes
The diesel emissions-rigging scandal surrounding Volkswagen (VW), which has wiped more than a third off the company’s share price, has so far shown no signs of spreading to the heavy-duty […]
MPs launch driver shortage probe
The House of Commons transport select committee has announced that it is launching an investigation into skills and workforce planning in the road haulage sector. Among the topics it will […]