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TPS boosts delivery fleet with ID.3 trial
TPS, the Volkswagen Group Genuine Parts provider to the independent motor trade, is supercharging its parts deliveries by adding an all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 into its fleet. The new vehicle has joined the TPS London North West
New HGV drivers to be allowed to go straigh...
The DVSA has released more information about how the rules regarding learning to drive an HGV will change next month in order to help resolve the skills shortage. Subject to parliamentary approval, from 15 November the
Shippers warned to brace for fuel surcharge...
Resurgence in fuel prices, set to be passed on by carriers, means cargo owners will have to contend with higher bunker adjustment factors on top of already high freight rates Shippers are being warned to prepare
West Midlands Gigafactory, the largest in t...
West Midlands Gigafactory, a public private joint venture between Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport Ltd, has today unveiled further plans to develop the UK’s largest battery Gigafactory as it continues to explore investment opportunities with
Hauliers hit back at Europa chief’s attac...
Hauliers are accusing Europa Worldwide chief executive Andrew Baxter of launching a politically motivated attack on the RHA following his open letter criticising the association’s handling of Brexit and the fuel crisis and his call for
‘Don’t let cabotage sabotage UK Hau...
The RHA is shocked and disappointed by the Government proposal to allow foreign haulage companies to undertake unlimited work in the UK in two-week blocks. The RHA opposes this proposal because we believe more effective measures
HGV skills bootcamps need a realistic timef...
As part of UKHaulier’s response to the National Skills Fund consultation, they made the case for opening up Skills Bootcamps to foundation level (1 and 2, roughly GCSE level) qualifications, specifically HGV. They welcomed the announcement
Wayve & DPD launch a Fleet Data Collec...
Wayve, the London-based company pioneering deep learning for autonomous urban mobility, today announced a Fleet Data Collection Pilot with DPD, the UK’s leading parcel delivery firm. The companies are working together to explore how innovations in
Heliox launches its 180kW Flex Charge Syste...
Today, rapid charging expert Heliox has announced the launch of its 180kW Flex Charge System™, designed for high-powered depots and overnight charging across multiple vehicles, including buses and trucks. The Heliox 180kW Flex Charge System™ has
Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener
The government has published its strategy to achieve the decarbonisation in all UK sectors by 2050. Last year, the Prime Minister set out his 10 point plan for a green industrial revolution, laying the foundations for a
