Ford project could make DME fuels mainstream
Ford of Europe is heading a €3.5 million research project into the use of alternative fuels for road vehicles, concentrating on dimethyl ether (DME) and oxymethylene ether (OME1). Volvo Group […]
Driverless trucks ‘could save industry nearly £34bn’
A new report published by financial services provider Axa UK has suggested that a shift to automated or ‘driverless’ haulage and logistics vehicles could yield nearly £33.6 billion in savings […]
50% say EU exit ‘would damage UK haulage’
Half of respondents in a survey of more than 800 decision-makers in the UK road transport industry think that leaving the European Union would negatively impact the British haulage sector, […]
Are your drivers fit for the road?
Important questions regarding the recruitment and medical assessment of heavy vehicle drivers have been raised at the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into last December’s Glasgow bin lorry incident, which adjourned […]
Operators urged to avoid fines as London safer lorry rules launch
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has issued a reminder to operators warning them to ensure their vehicles comply with the London Safer Lorry Scheme, which launched at the star tof […]
Hauliers still counting cost of Calais crisis
UK fleets operating on the Continent are continuing to count the cost of the ongoing migrant situation at Calais. The Road Haulage Association (RHA), which has repeatedly called for French […]
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DfT takes next step in extending O-licensing and annual tests
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published summaries of responses to two recent consultations, which explored the possibility of extending the scope of the annual roadworthiness test and operator licensing […]
DVSA suspends training of delegated examiners
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has suspended training on its delegated examiner scheme, which allows haulage, bus and emergency service operators to apply for their own staff to […]
Energy audit deadline looms for large operators
Large fleet operators should be aware that 5 December is the compliance deadline for the mandatory Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), by which time companies must have carried out an […]
