• Industry positive on Brexit progress amidst political turmoil

    Published On: Monday 16 July 2018

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Road Haulage Association (RHA) have both cautiously welcomed attempts to secure “frictionless” trade between the UK and EU as part of the British government’s [...]

  • DfT unveils ‘Road to Zero’ emissions plans for HGV

    Published On: Thursday 12 July 2018

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its new Road to Zero Strategy, which outlines its ambitions to slash vehicle emissions over the coming decades, including from HGVs. In a [...]

  • Training win for Wincanton at Talent in Logistics Awards

    Published On: Wednesday 11 July 2018

    The Wincanton Health, Safety, Driver Training & Development Team (Co-Op Contract) has been named Training Team of the Year at the Talent in Logistics Awards 2018, which took place last [...]

  • Spafax highlights cost of mirror damage

    Published On: Wednesday 11 July 2018

    Commercial vehicle mirror technology provider Spafax International Ltd has highlighted the cost and safety benefits of its polycarbonate mirror range for truck and bus applications. “Often the first item to [...]

  • AdBlue: busting the myths with Certas

    Published On: Wednesday 11 July 2018

    AdBlue distributor Certas Energy Lubricants has provided guidance for operators regarding the procurement and handling of the fluid. With the drive to improve air quality in UK towns and cities [...]

  • Jack Richards & Son improves safety with SmartDrive Systems

    Published On: Tuesday 10 July 2018

    Norfolk haulier Jack Richards & Son has equipped its fleet with SmartDrive Systems’ video-based driver risk management programme in order to better manage driver performance and on-road risk – and [...]

  • Trucks to face new clean air charges in UK cities

    Published On: Saturday 7 July 2018

    British cities including Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and Southampton have published their proposals to tackle atmospheric pollution – and the road transport industry looks set to face significant new charges and [...]

  • DVSA to tackle ‘crisis’ in ATF test availability

    Published On: Thursday 5 July 2018

    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) sought to address ongoing concern about the lack of availability of heavy vehicle annual roadworthiness test slots at authorised testing facilities (ATFs) last [...]

  • Sigmavision to launch new tyre sales management service

    Published On: Thursday 5 July 2018

    Tyre measurement specialist Sigmavision has announced the launch of TreadManager, a new cloud-based tyre sales management service. Developed for the tyre aftermarket, TreadManager will allow tyre providers to increase tyre [...]