Employment law in focus at Logistics UK conference
Published On: Saturday 21 September 2024
“I’m a transport lawyer, but these days that means I’m more and more an employment lawyer,” said Chris Powell, a partner and transport regulatory solicitor at Weightmans, as he introduced [...]
Stringent border checks to enforce Brexit limits on UK drivers in Europe
Published On: Tuesday 10 September 2024
British truck and coach drivers taking commercial vehicles across to Europe could find themselves being turned away at Dover and Folkestone next year, and face penalties for exceeding post-Brexit limits [...]
Theft spate prompts renewed calls for secure truck parking
Published On: Thursday 5 September 2024
Reports of a recent series of thefts from supermarket lorries in south east England have led to fresh calls by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) for improved levels of safe [...]
Following the election of the new government in July, transport trade associations have outlined their priorities for its first Budget, scheduled for 30 October. The prime minister Keir Starmer has [...]
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is moving from its current address at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds to new premises at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, [...]
Toyota is testing a hydrogen fuel-cell truck with Coca-Cola as part of the drinks company’s European supply operations. Gas manufacturer Air Liquide is supplying the project with hydrogen sourced from [...]
Electric vans are taking a declining share of a growing market for light commercial vehicles across Europe, according to statistics compiled by automotive industry body ACEA, while success in the [...]
Increasing demand for hydrogen fuel cell technology appears to be paying off for electric truck manufacturer Nikola. The American company, which builds electric tractor units based on Iveco S-Way chassis-cabs [...]
The new UK government is getting to grips with its road freight and passenger transport brief, as well as its wider logistics remit, following this month’s general election – with [...]