Plans for a clean air zone in Nottingham have been abandoned, as the city’s air quality is being sufficiently improved by existing measures to meet the required standard by 2020. [...]
6-tonne Master to take on conventional 7.5-tonners
Published On: Sunday 5 August 2018
Renault Trucks has introduced an innovative new contender into the 3.5-7.5-tonne GVW sector: a 6×2 version of the front-wheel drive Master chassis-cab. Constructed using a wide-track low-height chassis with an [...]
Mercedes-Benz has abandoned hybrid truck drivelines in favour of efficient diesels and all-electric vehicles, according to Stefan Buchner, the head of the manufacturer’s truck division. Speaking at a pre-IAA Show [...]
Industry positive on Brexit progress amidst political turmoil
Published On: Monday 16 July 2018
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Road Haulage Association (RHA) have both cautiously welcomed attempts to secure “frictionless” trade between the UK and EU as part of the British government’s [...]
DfT unveils ‘Road to Zero’ emissions plans for HGV
Published On: Thursday 12 July 2018
The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled its new Road to Zero Strategy, which outlines its ambitions to slash vehicle emissions over the coming decades, including from HGVs. In a [...]
British cities including Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and Southampton have published their proposals to tackle atmospheric pollution – and the road transport industry looks set to face significant new charges and [...]
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) sought to address ongoing concern about the lack of availability of heavy vehicle annual roadworthiness test slots at authorised testing facilities (ATFs) last [...]
Industry best and brightest recognised at Talent in Logistics Awards 2018
Published On: Monday 2 July 2018
Last month saw the annual Talent in Logistics Awards return to Telford International Centre, to celebrate the most outstanding individuals from across the transport and logistics sectors. The event is [...]
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed “dismay” following confirmation that the London ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) will be extended to cover the whole of Greater London for trucks in [...]
