• E-highway decarbonisation proposal criticised by gas group

    Published On: Wednesday 9 September 2020

    Proposals to install a £19.3 billion electric highway network could almost entirely decarbonise road freight, say proponents – but the plans have attracted criticism from a gas vehicle trade body. [...]

  • TCs address Covid-19 crisis in annual report

    Published On: Saturday 5 September 2020

    The latest annual report of the traffic commissioners (TCs) is dominated by the impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on transport in general and enforcement and licensing activities in [...]

  • Study assesses the pros and cons of gas use

    Published On: Friday 4 September 2020

    Results from a two-year test to assess the positive and negative environmental impacts of using methane as a truck fuel in the UK have been published. The trial, which ended [...]

  • DVSA grants further annual test extensions

    Published On: Thursday 3 September 2020

    This article was correct as of publication in early September. Readers should check the link below for the latest up-to-date information. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) last month [...]

  • Trade groups warn against fuel duty hike

    Published On: Wednesday 2 September 2020

    Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association, has responded with concern to suggestions in the media that a significant fuel duty rise may be being planned by the Treasury for [...]

  • RHA airs concern over changes to Highway Code

    Published On: Tuesday 1 September 2020

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a campaign against proposed government amendments to the Highway Code currently out to consultation, which the organisation says would lead to more dangerous [...]

  • Electric trucks on a charge in the USA

    Published On: Thursday 27 August 2020

    Research by US energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie suggests that the number of electric trucks on American roads is set to rise from 2,000 at the end of last year to [...]

  • Nicholls Transport gives thumbs-up for gas

    Published On: Wednesday 26 August 2020

    Although its own comparative trials were disrupted by the Covid crisis, Nicholls Transport of Sittingbourne reports that it still sees a bright future for gas-powered trucks in the UK. Nicholls’ [...]

  • Drivers’ hours changes now in force

    Published On: Wednesday 26 August 2020

    Changes to EU drivers’ hours law are now in operation, and will continue to apply in the UK even when the Brexit process is complete. The reforms will have the [...]