DfT has ‘no plans’ to extend truckstop funding scheme
Published On: Thursday 5 March 2026
There are no current plans to open further rounds of the government match-funding scheme to improve roadside facilities for truck drivers, a minister has confirmed. Since 2023, the Department for [...]
Hella has announced rapid acceleration of its thermal management portfolio rollout, with 1,500 new items in its aftermarket range for heavy-duty vehicles, LCVs and passenger cars, including air conditioning and [...]
CV Show 2026 – Exeros Technologies: safety solutions
Published On: Wednesday 4 March 2026
The 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show will take place from 21-23 April at the NEC Birmingham. Stand: 5B51 Exeros Technologies will provide hands-on demos of how AI-powered video telematics solutions improve safety [...]
Trade groups coordinate in call for border changes as EU faces blockades
Published On: Wednesday 4 March 2026
British and Eastern European hauliers are fighting back against the European Union’s border rules that limit the number of days visiting drivers can spend in the Schengen area. Eastern European [...]
Electric truck makes first international delivery via Eurotunnel
Published On: Tuesday 3 March 2026
The first commercial electric truck Channel crossing via Eurotunnel marks a significant milestone in the development of zero-emissions transport, but also indicates that there is significant progress still required before [...]
CV Show 2026 – FleetCheck: fleet management platform
Published On: Tuesday 3 March 2026
The 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show will take place from 21-23 April at the NEC Birmingham. Stand: 5B60 With 20 years in the industry and 2,000+ organisations relying on its software, [...]
Road Transport Expo (RTX) organisers have officially opened registration for this year’s event, and revealed details of what attendees can expect at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 30 June [...]
A quick turnaround is promised for lightweight tipper and bodywork fitment from Bevan Group, thanks to a tie-up with French manufacturer JPM. Bevan Group says it can install JPM bodies [...]
All change for Scotland and Wales traffic commissioners
Published On: Thursday 26 February 2026
Sharon Clelland has been appointed as permanent traffic commissioner (TC) for Scotland, two years after the previous incumbent, Claire Gilmore resigned. The position had been covered by Richard Turfitt, who [...]