Time running out for UK’s international hauliers
Restrictions on the number of days British commercial drivers can spend within Europe’s Schengen Area are now threatening the future of the UK’s international haulage industry, industry representatives have warned. […]
Industry launches government-backed CV workshop rating scheme
A new national rating scheme for commercial vehicle maintenance providers, the result of a major cross-sector collaboration between industry and government, was launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show last month. […]
Cybersecurity in the conference spotlight
It’s not a question of ‘if’, but ‘when, and how bad?’, was the warning about the dangers of cyberattack which came from a roundtable discussion at the recent Microlise Transport […]
Logistics UK launches CO2 emissions reporting service
Logistics UK has launched a new service which will provide its members with access to accurate CO2 emissions data. The service, which the organisation has announced will be available to […]
SMMT plea for action to ease CV ‘charging deadlock’
The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has called for further action by government to help hasten progress on the UK’s path to decarbonisation, amidst concern over significant wait […]
Dennis Eagle launches mid-size RCV body
Dennis Eagle has unveiled the Olympus Midi, a versatile and compact refuse collection vehicle body for the 12-16 tonne category, including popular chassis from DAF and Renault Trucks. The 2025 […]
ACEA warning on European truck charging network
Europe’s automotive industry body ACEA has warned that a lack of suitable charging facilities – in turn caused by grid constraints and regulatory and administrative roadblocks – is holding back […]
MP tables freight crime bill as industry concern grows
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed a move by Rachel Taylor, MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth and the chair of the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for freight and […]
RHA calls for government intervention on clandestine entrants
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) this month called on the Home Office to make adequate investment in a scheme designed to deter so-called clandestine entrants from targeting heavy goods vehicles […]