• Driver shortage fears worsen as immigration from EU plummets

    Published On: Tuesday 19 November 2019

    The much-feared Brexit cliff-edge has receded once again, with contingency planning put on ice as the UK set out on the road to a Christmas general election, in a bid [...]

  • DfT to close driving phone use loophole

    Published On: Saturday 9 November 2019

    The government has stated its intention to bring the law around the use of mobile phones “into the twenty-first century”, to ensure those using handheld phones in any capacity while [...]

  • London DVS safety permits now available

    Published On: Friday 1 November 2019

    Fleets with HGVs over 12 tonnes gvw operating in Greater London can now apply for their safety permits as required by Transport for London’s (TfL) Direct Vision Standard (DVS) scheme. [...]

  • Prodrive rallies round electric truck design

    Published On: Tuesday 29 October 2019

    Banbury-based Prodrive, best known for its involvement in rallying, is working with Volta in the development of the French company’s electric truck. The vehicle features a low-entry composite cab, made [...]

  • Diesel still the future for long-haul, says Renault

    Published On: Tuesday 29 October 2019

    The fuel of the future for long-haul road transport is diesel, according to Renault Trucks alternative energies development director François Savoye. As part of the manufacturer’s recent Alternative Fuels day, [...]

  • Shape-shifting trailer for fuel-saving future

    Published On: Sunday 27 October 2019

    Renault Trucks used its recent Alternative Fuels day to launch its diesel-powered Optifuel Lab 3 heavy-duty artic prototype, promising a 13 per cent fuel saving over existing designs thanks to [...]

  • Race for the top in the truck tyre market

    Published On: Thursday 24 October 2019

    Premium manufacturers Bridgestone and Michelin are forging ahead with efforts to produce even more efficient truck tyres. Speaking at the FTA transport manager conference in Sparkford, Terry Salter, truck and [...]

  • Preparations step up despite fresh Brexit deal within grasp

    Published On: Tuesday 22 October 2019

    Transport trade groups are busily assessing the detail of Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal and its potential impact on the sector’s operations; but the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has already [...]

  • Brake testing: why just a ‘pass’ is not enough

    Published On: Monday 21 October 2019

    Operators need to scrutinise and interpret the results of roller brake-testing, and not just rely on seeing the word ‘pass’ on the bottom line of the generated report. That was [...]