RHA warning on cargo theft as truckstop funding announced
Efforts to improve truckstop provision in England took a further step forward last month with the announcement of a £16.5 million joint government and industry investment – but the funding […]
Government action urged as imports deadline approaches
Trade group Logistics UK has called for the government to prevent a “supply chain breakdown” by clarifying border arrangements prior to the introduction of physical checks on EU imports next […]
Further funding for zero-emission buses
The latest tranche of government funding for zero-emission buses was announced in March, with £143 million allocated to 25 local transport areas across England. As a result of the investment, […]
Repowered RCV trials in Hampshire
Three local authorities in Hampshire have introduced battery-electric repowered refuse collection vehicles into their fleets. The initial pilot programme sees two Dennis Eagle RCVs retrofitted with battery-electric powertrains by converter […]
Iveco plans new heavy truck partnerships
Manufacturer Iveco, now independent of the Case New Holland group, has announced strategic alliances with Hyundai and Ford Otosan, and disposal of its Magirus fire-fighting equipment division. It unveiled its […]
Industry reacts to spring budget announcements
Transport sector trade associations and commentators welcomed key measures from chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget this month, including a continued freeze on fuel duty, while also identifying areas in which […]
Volvo delivers on Lenham’s electric initiative
Lenham Storage, the South-East based grocery and FMCG specialist, has put two new battery-electric tractor units into its distribution fleet. The Volvo FM Electrics are the first zero tailpipe emissions […]
The end for paper vehicle test pass certificates
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is to stop issuing printed MOT test pass certificates for HGVs and PSVs from 29 April. Instead, annual test pass certificates will be […]
bp pulse electrifies Ashford Truckstop
Kent’s Ashford International Truckstop, one of the largest truckstops in Europe, has been acquired by bp pulse: the oil giant’s electric vehicle charging arm. bp pulse says the purchase is […]