• Stringent border checks to enforce Brexit limits on UK drivers in Europe

    Published On: Tuesday 10 September 2024

    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 […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • Theft spate prompts renewed calls for secure truck parking

    Published On: Thursday 5 September 2024

    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 […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • Trade groups make pre-Budget tax pleas

    Published On: Monday 2 September 2024

    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 […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • OTC is on the move

    Published On: Sunday 25 August 2024

    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, […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • Toyota and Coca-Cola in fuel cell trial

    Published On: Friday 23 August 2024

    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 […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • Electric van sales decline across EU

    Published On: Thursday 22 August 2024

    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 […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • Demand for hydrogen trucks gives Nikola a boost

    Published On: Wednesday 21 August 2024

    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 […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • Industry responds to new government first steps

    Published On: Tuesday 23 July 2024

    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 […]

    Read the rest of this entry
  • London DVS grace period extension agreed

    Published On: Tuesday 23 July 2024

    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, […]

    Read the rest of this entry