Certas Energy expands truck stop network with Scottish acquisition
Published On: Thursday 9 April 2026
Fuel and lubricants distributor Certas Energy has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Ecclefechan truck stop in Lockerbie, in a move the company describes as an important next [...]
Survey: fleets ‘growing complacent’ on cargo theft despite rising incidents
Published On: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Telematics specialist Geotab has warned that new research it has conducted suggests UK fleet operators are becoming increasingly complacent about cargo theft – despite industry data indicating that losses from [...]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is urging truck, coach and van fleet operators to join its campaign to persuade the chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap upcoming increases in fuel duty, [...]
Government faces pressure on fuel duty as price hikes hit hauliers
Published On: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Industry trade groups are urging the UK government to mitigate the effect on businesses of significant diesel and petrol price increases since the start of the United States’ war with [...]
RHA calls for changes to maximum weight for electric trucks
Published On: Tuesday 31 March 2026
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on government to increase the maximum authorised gross vehicle weight for electric HGVs from 44 tonnes to 46 tonnes, and axle weight limits [...]
Six Chinese entrants expected in European truck market in 2026
Published On: Friday 27 March 2026
At least six Chinese heavy truck manufacturers are due to enter the European truck market in 2026, according to a report from respected news agency Reuters. Those identified include BYD, [...]
£1bn funding boost unveiled for EVs and infrastructure
Published On: Wednesday 25 March 2026
The Department for Transport and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles have announced a new £1 billion funding package to help commercial fleet operators roll out electric trucks and vans, and [...]
Aegis Energy has announced that it has secured a strategically located site for a new commercial vehicle charging hub, 1.4 miles from the Dartford Crossing at a key M25 freight [...]
Windrose Global E700 tractor begins UK tour at Tilbury
Published On: Friday 20 March 2026
The first Windrose Global E700 tractor unit has arrived in the UK, and is undergoing a nationwide tour of logistics sites and truck charging locations to demonstrate how long-range electric [...]