HGV News
‘Plans before bans’ for transit...
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has today published a new report calling on Government to help the commercial vehicle industry transition to
HGV market rises in Q2 but full recovery st...
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 128.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to SMMT figures. The increase saw some 9,493 units
HGV market in Q2 post-Covid boost, but full...
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 128.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor
Unite’s six-point plan to alleviate drive...
London, UK: transport trade union Unite has accused government company bosses of “dragging their feet” over the HGV driver crisis. The union warns that the
Tarmac’s smart card keeping HGV drivers s...
Tarmac has reached a significant landmark in its rollout of new fleet technology after presenting its 10,000th HGV driver with a smart card aimed at improving
Langdon Transport has licence revoked as di...
Langdon Transport in Plymouth has had its licence revoked and its director disqualified for five years following a Bristol public inquiry. The company, which holds
DVSA survey proposals aim to fast track new...
Hauliers and drivers are being urged to respond to a consultation on proposals to overhaul vocational driving requirements and create one test to drive both
Unite union reignites fears of HGV drivers...
The Unite union has stoked the fire of an HGV drivers’ strike after accusing employers and the government of a “brazen lack of respect” which
‘Dangerous and foolhardy’ – r...
The government has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours rules in the UK until October, in a move criticised by the industry as not
Driving into the future: recent changes in ...
Truck manufacturers are constantly looking to create more space in their cabs, deliver fuel efficiency gains and introduce enhanced driver assistance technology to make life
