• DfT unveils ‘Road to Zero’ emissions plans for HGV

    Published On: Thursday 12 July 2018

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its new Road to Zero Strategy, which outlines its ambitions to slash vehicle emissions over the coming decades, including from HGVs. In a [...]

  • Trucks to face new clean air charges in UK cities

    Published On: Saturday 7 July 2018

    British cities including Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and Southampton have published their proposals to tackle atmospheric pollution – and the road transport industry looks set to face significant new charges and [...]

  • DVSA to tackle ‘crisis’ in ATF test availability

    Published On: Thursday 5 July 2018

    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) sought to address ongoing concern about the lack of availability of heavy vehicle annual roadworthiness test slots at authorised testing facilities (ATFs) last [...]

  • Industry best and brightest recognised at Talent in Logistics Awards 2018

    Published On: Monday 2 July 2018

    Last month saw the annual Talent in Logistics Awards return to Telford International Centre, to celebrate the most outstanding individuals from across the transport and logistics sectors. The event is [...]

  • Greater London ULEZ coming in 2020

    Published On: Tuesday 26 June 2018

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed “dismay” following confirmation that the London ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) will be extended to cover the whole of Greater London for trucks in [...]

  • Volvo steers a safer course

    Published On: Tuesday 26 June 2018

    Volvo Trucks is adding new features to its Dynamic Steering system: Stability Control and Lane Keeping Assist. The features are fruits of Volvo’s unique accident research programme, which investigates real-life [...]

  • RHA slams ‘chaotic’ local emissions plans

    Published On: Wednesday 6 June 2018

    Road Haulage Association (RHA) chief executive Richard Burnett launched an all-out attack on the government’s “chaotic” approach to urban air quality control at the Microlise Transport Conference in Coventry last [...]

  • Truck parking shortage hits critical levels

    Published On: Sunday 3 June 2018

    The Department for Transport has published its national survey of lorry parking for 2017, which gauges the level of demand for overnight parking in England against the overall truck park [...]

  • Mixed messages from manufacturers on future of trucking

    Published On: Thursday 24 May 2018

    Four senior industry figures took to the stage at the Microlise Transport Conference to debate the future challenges facing the industry, under the Truck to the Future banner. MAN’s UK [...]