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New regulations allowing use of longer semi...

Jun 29, 2022Comments off

New regulations allowing the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) will come into force in the autumn, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. In proceeding with

Urgent action needed as UK Auto faces £90 ...

Jun 29, 2022Comments off

British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals firms

North-East based consortium successfully co...

Jun 28, 2022Comments off

The pioneering 5G Connected and Automated Logistics (5G CAL) pilot has succeeded in its mission to prove the potential of next generation technology in overcoming barriers for

Tarmac orders UK’s first battery electric...

Jun 28, 2022Comments off

Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK as part of the company’s commitment to

Green hydrogen comes of age

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

Battery driven electric trucks, despite the hype, have their limitations, mostly range and the time to charge the batteries making them unsuitable for long haul

Electric trucks: in it for the longer haul

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

In recent years, manufacturers have provided a growing number of smaller and lighter battery-electric trucks for transport firms to use on their urban delivery operations.

Killer drivers set for tougher sentences

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

Drivers who kill could face life sentences under new legislation coming into effect on Tuesday (28 June). The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act will

Essential items to always keep in your HGV ...

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

HGV drivers are in high demand in the UK at the moment, following the shortages that resulted in part from the UK’s departure from the EU. Driving

Leasing broker shares frustration at ‘rel...

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

There’s no sugar coating the fact that the car leasing industry has had a plethora of challenges over the past two years. It has been

New Generation DAF XD will be unveiled at I...

Jun 24, 2022Comments off

The future of distribution and vocational transportation has arrived with the launch of the New Generation DAF XD. This completely new truck series sets new