• RHA airs concern over changes to Highway Code

    Published On: Tuesday 1 September 2020

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a campaign against proposed government amendments to the Highway Code currently out to consultation, which the organisation says would lead to more dangerous [...]

  • Handsfree Group keeps fleets secure during crisis

    Published On: Sunday 30 August 2020

    Fleet installation specialist Handsfree Group has reported increased demand for its services during the Covid-19 pandemic, including its range of security solutions, requiring it to collaborate with suppliers to ensure [...]

  • Electric trucks on a charge in the USA

    Published On: Thursday 27 August 2020

    Research by US energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie suggests that the number of electric trucks on American roads is set to rise from 2,000 at the end of last year to [...]

  • Nicholls Transport gives thumbs-up for gas

    Published On: Wednesday 26 August 2020

    Although its own comparative trials were disrupted by the Covid crisis, Nicholls Transport of Sittingbourne reports that it still sees a bright future for gas-powered trucks in the UK. Nicholls’ [...]

  • Drivers’ hours changes now in force

    Published On: Wednesday 26 August 2020

    Changes to EU drivers’ hours law are now in operation, and will continue to apply in the UK even when the Brexit process is complete. The reforms will have the [...]

  • Logistics sector ‘must step up Brexit preparations’

    Published On: Wednesday 26 August 2020

    Hauliers will need to get to grips with at least eight new computer systems in order for Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) trade to operate efficiently after the Brexit transition, Logistics UK [...]

  • FDG adds value with budget anti-siphon

    Published On: Tuesday 25 August 2020

    Fuel security products provider FuelDefend Global (FDG) has outlined the advantages of its new UltraValue budget anti-fuel siphon to help protect vehicles’ fuel tanks from thieves. For a decade, FDG [...]

  • GTF adds to Mounty load restraint range

    Published On: Tuesday 25 August 2020

    Load handling equipment provider GT Factors (GTF) has recently developed an additional product for its Mounty load restraint range. The new Mounty head, known as the Mounty Throw, is used [...]

  • Top tech to tackle vehicle theft

    Published On: Tuesday 25 August 2020

    Neil Thomas, director of investigative services at vehicle protection specialist AX, discusses a range of anti-theft technologies, including covert tracking devices Motor theft has been consistently rising in recent years, [...]