Progress made on abnormal loads enforcement
Trade associations representing the heavy transport sector have secured commitments from police chiefs that updated guidance will be published on procedure around abnormal loads, following complaints by fleet operators of […]
DFDS to begin UK electric truck rollout
Transport and logistics giant DFDS, which already runs an extensive fleet of heavy duty electric vehicles in Europe, says it will begin electrifying its UK operation from this quarter. The […]
ZF unveils hybrid transmission
Acknowledging that demand for full-electric vehicles is stagnating in both European and North American markets, German automotive system giant ZF will reveal a new hybrid version of its TraXon 2 […]
Scania launches depot and destination charging company
Traton subsidiary Scania has launched Erinion, a new company specialising in private and semi-public heavy-vehicle charging facilities, with the UK as one of the first nations for roll-out. Ultimately, 40,000 […]
Volvo forges ahead with hydrogen combustion
Volvo Trucks has announced that on-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, with a commercial launch to follow towards the end of the decade. […]
Two contract wins for HVS
Start-up fuel cell truck manufacturer HVS has won two contracts to supply vehicles to UK operators. Explore, a specialist provider of plant hire and transport services to the construction sector, […]
RHA publishes DVS advice for operators
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has published an explainer document for fleet operators on the technological requirements of the Progressive Safe System (PSS), set to be required in London from […]
Call for detail from parties on CV net zero strategy
As the general election approaches, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that more detail is required from individual political parties on how commercial vehicles will transition to net zero. […]
Trade groups react to election manifestos
Trade associations representing the road transport industry have offered their perspectives on pre-election manifesto pledges from the Labour and Conservative parties, as well as those of the Liberal Democrats. According […]








