• Fridge industry counters ‘dirty diesel’ allegations

    Published On: Wednesday 10 May 2017

    A leading figure in the refrigerated transport equipment industry has hit back at allegations that diesel-powered reefers are responsible for a disproportionate amount of urban NOx emissions (Transport Operator, April). [...]

  • Trade groups troubled by new London emissions plans

    Published On: Sunday 7 May 2017

    Transport trade associations have reacted with concern to proposals by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to bring forward the start date for London’s planned ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) from [...]

  • DVSA seeks fleets to test-drive earned recognition

    Published On: Thursday 4 May 2017

    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has invited truck, bus and coach operators in Great Britain to take part in its ‘earned recognition’ pilot scheme, but warned that they [...]

  • Snap election prompts RHA manifesto

    Published On: Tuesday 2 May 2017

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the UK’s political parties to use the forthcoming general election as an opportunity to pledge their support for hauliers, and re-examine the [...]

  • Plan to head off Brexit border chaos

    Published On: Monday 1 May 2017

    Incumbent Dover & Deal Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke has won industry and cross-border support for a plan to help Dover ports cope with the UK’s exit from the single European [...]

  • Turfitt to replace Bell as Senior TC

    Published On: Saturday 29 April 2017

    Richard Turfitt will replace Beverley Bell in the role of senior traffic commissioner (STC) on 1 June. He is currently the traffic commissioner (TC) in the largest of Great Britain’s [...]

  • ExxonMobil launches LCV lubricant range

    Published On: Friday 28 April 2017

    ExxonMobil has launched a new Mobil Delvac range of engine oils for the European light commercial sector – with benefits said to include excellent engine protection and fuel economy potential, [...]

  • Telogis Spotlight mobile app launched at CV Show

    Published On: Friday 28 April 2017

    Telematics specialist Telogis used this month’s CV Show to launch its new Telogis Spotlight mobile app, which is said to provide fleet managers, supervisors and company executives with quick visibility [...]

  • DAF launches revised CF and XF heavy trucks

    Published On: Wednesday 26 April 2017

    UK market leader DAF has launched revised versions of its CF and XF heavy trucks, which offer increased payload and have new drivelines which are claimed to reduce fuel consumption [...]