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 [...]
HGV registrations dip in 2025, but electric truck uptake surges
Published On: Wednesday 25 February 2026
The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has published its annual vehicle registration roundup, which reveals a 10 per cent reduction in the number of HGVs registered overall in [...]
Motus Commercials boosts customer service with Podfather
Published On: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Motus Commercials, the UK’s largest DAF dealer group, is fuelling customer service improvements with an ePOD solution from Podfather. Initially trialled in Scotland, Motus has since rolled out Podfather across [...]
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has opened a survey to garner opinion on Driver CPC from vocational drivers, transport operators and organisations involved with the scheme. The survey [...]