Law & Legislation

Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road

Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road

Apr 08, 2025Comments off

Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police in an innovative trial to find new ways to

Operators should challenge stowaway penalty scheme

Operators should challenge stowaway penalty...

Apr 07, 2025Comments off

Commercial vehicle operators transporting goods into the UK are increasingly being penalised under a government penalty scheme that fails to reflect the scale of systemic

HGV driver awarded £166,000 in damages for injuries

HGV driver awarded £166,000 in damages for...

Apr 01, 2025Comments off

In a recent legal decision, an HGV driver previously compensated with £110,000 for injuries sustained during unloading has been awarded an additional £56,000 in damages

Addressing lack of awareness of the Windsor Framework

Addressing lack of awareness of the Windsor...

Mar 17, 2025Comments off

The Windsor Framework is a post-Brexit agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU), established to address the practical challenges faced by

Image of a syringe and drugs

Government urged to introduce evidential ro...

Mar 03, 2025Comments off

As the UK marks the 10th anniversary of Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act, D.tec International – the UK supplier of DrugWipe, the Home Office

Light commercial vehicle, LCV, Wear and Tear

MOT problems for 4.25-tonne electric vans i...

Feb 25, 2025Comments off

The transition to zero-emission vehicles is a cornerstone of the UK’s strategy to combat climate change. Electric vans, particularly those with a Maximum Authorised Mass

Modern electric EV delivery vans are being charged in company parking garage

MOTs on electric vans should be deferred

Feb 04, 2025Comments off

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for an official deferral for MOTs on 4.25 tonne electric vans as some fleets report finding tests

AI Camera system to catch drink and drug drivers

AI Cameras combat drink and drug driving in...

Feb 03, 2025Comments off

In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance road safety, Devon and Cornwall have become the testing ground for an innovative AI-driven camera system designed to detect

Trades United is once again organising a van rally in Westminster to draw attention to the pervasive issue of tool theft and the resale of stolen goods.

Trades United to lead second van rally to p...

Jan 28, 2025Comments off

Trades United is once again organising a van rally in Westminster (Parliament Square) to draw attention to the pervasive issue of tool theft and the

Two English Channel ferries in the Port of Dover

Logistics UK calls for prioritisation of fr...

Jan 24, 2025Comments off

Logistics UK, one of the nation’s largest business groups and the sole trade association representing the entire logistics sector, has urged the government to prioritise