A market free from legislative distortions such as the introduction of new exhaust emissions standards saw 46,231 new trucks registered in 2016, according to figures from the Society of Motor [...]
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is launching a pilot this spring to test how its new ‘earned recognition’ concept will work in practice. Earned recognition is a voluntary [...]
Proposed reforms to the Driver CPC regulations from the European Union have met with a less than positive response from some in the industry. Concerns are being raised over the [...]
Faced, like most manufacturers, with a large stock of used Euro 5 vehicles, Scania opened a new dedicated used truck showroom in Warrington as Transport Operator‘s March edition went to [...]
Three of the major truck manufacturers will be represented at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, which takes place from 25-27 April at the NEC Birmingham. The annual event, which will [...]
Delegates to the 2017 Microlise Transport Conference will see presentations from two of the most powerful people in British transport law enforcement: Gordon Macdonald, head of enforcement policy at the [...]
Paragon announces record year for routing and planning solutions
Published On: Wednesday 1 February 2017
Routing and planning specialist Paragon Software Systems has reported a strong 2016, with high levels of growth in all areas of its business. The company says it has invested heavily [...]
Preparation is underway by road transport groups for the potential impact of a so-called ‘hard Brexit’ approach to Britain’s departure from the European Union. The prime minister Theresa May recently [...]
London mayor takes next steps towards dangerous lorry ban
Published On: Wednesday 25 January 2017
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a new consultation on its forthcoming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) system, which will see some vehicles banned from the capital based on a ‘star [...]
