The European Union has approved plans to extend a fuel duty discount currently enjoyed by some of the UK’s most rural island groups to 17 isolated areas in mainland Great [...]
Jobcentre Plus and RHA to launch truck driver work experience scheme
Published On: Wednesday 11 March 2015
The Road Haulage Association has announced that it is to partner with Jobcentre Plus (JCP) to launch a national work experience scheme this summer, in a bid to attract new [...]
The first of five Euro 6 gas-powered Scania trucks in the UK has entered service with retailer Argos. Scania is unique in offering gas-powered trucks certified to Euro 6 as [...]
The Department for Transport (DfT) has released simplified guidance on the European Union rules surrounding drivers’ hours and working time. The guidance, which has been produced by DfT in conjunction [...]
Construction logistics sector CLOCS in for road safety event
Published On: Saturday 7 March 2015
The Transport for London-backed CLOCS (Construction Logistics & Cycle Safety) initiative has held a biannual progress event in London, at which it announced plans to increase the scheme’s reach across [...]
Foreign lorry tax to exceed expectations by £20m in first year
Published On: Friday 6 March 2015
The government has claimed that revenue from the HGV road user levy, which is designed to tax foreign lorries for use of UK roads, is on target to exceed predictions [...]
Industry fears over London bike routes and lorry ban
Published On: Tuesday 3 March 2015
Two major schemes given formal go-ahead by Transport for London (TfL) last month look set to have a considerable impact on fleets operating in the capital: an ambitious dedicated cycle [...]
Representatives from the road transport trade associations have held urgent meetings with HM Treasury, to make their case for new government funding towards the licensing and qualification of truck drivers [...]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) used a special event last month to urge policymakers to redouble their efforts to encourage the adoption of modern diesel vehicles, in [...]
