Next step for Driver CPC reforms as September deadline looms
As the quinquennial spike in demand for Driver CPC training for lorry drivers begins to ramp up, the Department for Transport (DfT) has laid its proposed reforms to the qualification […]
Trade groups lay out general election priorities
Transport trade associations have responded to the decision by prime minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election for 4 July by outlining their key priorities for the industry. “Now […]
Convey and SM UK in DVS compliance warning
With the deadline for changes to Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) regulations rapidly approaching, compliance specialist Convey Technology last week hosted a special webinar to outline some of […]
RHA in renewed plea for DVS flexibility
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) last month reiterated calls for Transport for London (TfL) to extend the grace period for compliance with more stringent Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rules set […]
Driver shortages reported across Europe
A shortage of drivers is preventing more than half of European truck operators from expanding their business, according to a report from trade body the International Road Transport Union (IRU). […]
MAN broadens electric truck offering
Traton subsidiary MAN has expanded its e-truck offering from three basic models to over a million different possible specifications. The new chassis versions of the eTGX and eTGS can be highly […]
Faster over via Dover
A cross-charter agreement between P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries will enable truck operators to travel on the next available sailing by either operator, irrespective of which company the crossing was […]
Ryder: going electric will increase transport cost
Switching to electric trucks could increase transport costs by up to 114 per cent according to research undertaken in the USA by fleet giant Ryder System. Faced with increased pressure […]
All-electric mixer launched at NEC
German concrete mixer manufacturer Putzmeister showed an all-electric mixer at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Built on a Chinese Sany 408P chassis-cab, and featuring a 350 kW/h battery pack from market-leader […]








