Volvo Trucks has announced its latest electric models, citing improvements in performance and flexibility and ranges up to 700 km. They are expected to be rolled out step-by-step to markets [...]
RHA reiterates call for fuel duty rebate to tackle ‘unsustainable’ costs
Published On: Friday 10 April 2026
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has repeated its call for an essential user rebate to allow commercial vehicle operators to claim back part of the duty they pay on fuel, [...]
Certas Energy expands truck stop network with Scottish acquisition
Published On: Thursday 9 April 2026
Fuel and lubricants distributor Certas Energy has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Ecclefechan truck stop in Lockerbie, in a move the company describes as an important next [...]
Survey: fleets ‘growing complacent’ on cargo theft despite rising incidents
Published On: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Telematics specialist Geotab has warned that new research it has conducted suggests UK fleet operators are becoming increasingly complacent about cargo theft – despite industry data indicating that losses from [...]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is urging truck, coach and van fleet operators to join its campaign to persuade the chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap upcoming increases in fuel duty, [...]
Government faces pressure on fuel duty as price hikes hit hauliers
Published On: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Industry trade groups are urging the UK government to mitigate the effect on businesses of significant diesel and petrol price increases since the start of the United States’ war with [...]
RHA calls for changes to maximum weight for electric trucks
Published On: Tuesday 31 March 2026
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on government to increase the maximum authorised gross vehicle weight for electric HGVs from 44 tonnes to 46 tonnes, and axle weight limits [...]
Six Chinese entrants expected in European truck market in 2026
Published On: Friday 27 March 2026
At least six Chinese heavy truck manufacturers are due to enter the European truck market in 2026, according to a report from respected news agency Reuters. Those identified include BYD, [...]
£1bn funding boost unveiled for EVs and infrastructure
Published On: Wednesday 25 March 2026
The Department for Transport and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles have announced a new £1 billion funding package to help commercial fleet operators roll out electric trucks and vans, and [...]
