Operators and drivers who fall foul of DVSA are likely to have to give an account of themselves to their area’s traffic commissioner (TC), and some valuable insight into the […]

The Freight Transport Association has responded to a call by the London Assembly for a rush-hour lorry ban in the capital on safety grounds, subject to an impact assessment. Christopher […]

The first ever National Lorry Week has been a huge success, according to its organiser the Road Haulage Association (RHA) – which has confirmed it plans an even bigger event […]

Air pollution from diesel-engined road vehicles was a subject that had been grabbing the headlines in the weeks up to the recent FTA Transport Manager Conference at Chepstow, making a […]

Transport trade associations have continued to report difficult conditions for HGV drivers at Calais, as estimated migrant numbers have swelled to 6,000. The situation, which has been compounded by recent […]

Maximum-weight trucks are driving the recovering LGV market, with the four leading manufacturers, including DAF, in the ascendency. A boost provided by September’s new ‘65’ registration plates, which saw new […]

The director of product planning at Scania Bus & Coach has warned against cities opting for electric buses as a single solution to problems of urban congestion and pollution, when […]

Driven by the need to install the latest mandated EU safety devices, Paccar subsidiary DAF has taken the opportunity to upspec its bestselling LF range of lightweight trucks. The changes […]

Two very different UK operators have launched initiatives to address the driver shortage with in-house training. Container transport specialist Maritime Transport has teamed up with Scania and launched a year-long […]