Stringent border checks to enforce Brexit limits on UK drivers in Europe
British truck and coach drivers taking commercial vehicles across to Europe could find themselves being turned away at Dover and Folkestone next year, and face penalties for exceeding post-Brexit limits […]
Theft spate prompts renewed calls for secure truck parking
Reports of a recent series of thefts from supermarket lorries in south east England have led to fresh calls by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) for improved levels of safe […]
Trade groups make pre-Budget tax pleas
Following the election of the new government in July, transport trade associations have outlined their priorities for its first Budget, scheduled for 30 October. The prime minister Keir Starmer has […]
OTC is on the move
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is moving from its current address at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds to new premises at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, […]
Toyota and Coca-Cola in fuel cell trial
Toyota is testing a hydrogen fuel-cell truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s European supply operations. Gas manufacturer Air Liquide is supplying the project with hydrogen sourced from […]
Electric van sales decline across EU
Electric vans are taking a declining share of a growing market for light commercial vehicles across Europe, according to statistics compiled by automotive industry body ACEA, while success in the […]
Demand for hydrogen trucks gives Nikola a boost
Increasing demand for hydrogen fuel cell technology appears to be paying off for electric truck manufacturer Nikola. The American company, which builds electric tractor units based on Iveco S-Way chassis-cabs […]
Industry responds to new government first steps
The new UK government is getting to grips with its road freight and passenger transport brief, as well as its wider logistics remit, following this month’s general election – with […]
London DVS grace period extension agreed
Hauliers operating in the capital will have more time to prepare for changes to safety equipment requirements being introduced as part of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) from 28 October, […]