Government Policy
New regulations allowing use of longer semi...
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
Government funds HGV driver training progra...
The Government will provide £100,000 in funding to get more veterans in HGV driving roles, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay has announced
Government considers basing new HGV Levy on...
The Government has published proposals to replace the suspended HGV Levy with an emissions-based charge, where some operators will see fees rise. The HGV levy was
Call for operator views on trial of longer ...
The government is looking at trialling longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) of up to 25.25m in length and 60 tonnes gross vehicle weight and is on
Transport Select Committee warns logistics ...
The logistics sector must solve its driver employment crisis and fix its dearth of secure rest facilities within two years, or else the government should
Logistics UK: Make the Northern Ireland pro...
Logistics UK has told the government it must make the Northern Ireland protocol work effectively to protect the country’s supply chain. The business group met
UK risks chance to become global player in ...
The UK can become a global player in electric vehicle (EV) batteries if billions of pounds are invested now to build a battery supply chain,
Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-dri...
Drug-drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under new plans to address this underestimated social problem. Drink-drive
Government contradiction over red diesel re...
In his Spring Statement the Chancellor announced a 5p-a-litre cut in fuel duty. But, with the end of the rebate on red diesel coming in
Industry response to government EV Infrastr...
The government has announced its EV Infrastructure Strategy to ensure that there is adequate chargeing points across the UK by 2030. This has brought reponse
