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Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to simplify European truck parking and secure HGV parking

Park Safe Network aims to transform secure ...

Aug 03, 2026No Comments

A new UK initiative is aiming to tackle one of the road transport industry’s biggest challenges by turning underused depot parking spaces into a nationwide

Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to simplify European truck parking and secure HGV parking

Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to sim...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Trimble and TRAVIS Road Services have launched a new integration that connects the Trimble CoPilot in-cab navigation platform with the TRAVIS European truck services network,

GEM warns UK drivers of £200 tolls and costly fines in Europe

GEM warns UK drivers of £200 tolls and cos...

Jul 20, 2026No Comments

Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging UK motorists travelling abroad this summer to prepare thoroughly before setting off, warning that fatigue,

Update to DVSA’s brake testing guidelines and EU CO₂ regulations

EU trailer manufacturers call for review of...

Jul 09, 2026No Comments

Thirty senior executives from Europe’s trailer manufacturing industry have signed a joint declaration urging the European Commission and European Parliament to review Regulation (EU) 2024/1610,

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule and EES to protect supply chains

EES border checks could bring major disrupt...

Jul 08, 2026No Comments

The Port of Dover has issued a stark warning to the haulage industry: this summer could bring serious freight disruption — not because HGV drivers

Netherlands introduces truck pay-per-kilometre road charging

Netherlands introduces truck pay-per-kilome...

Jul 02, 2026Comments off

The Netherlands has officially introduced its new truck toll scheme, with Dutch and foreign heavy goods vehicles now pay-per-kilometre to use the country’s road network.

Toyota and JLR urge EU to include UK, Japan and Turkey in Industrial Accelerator Act

Toyota and JLR urge EU to include UK, Japan...

Jun 11, 2026Comments off

Toyota Motor Europe CEO Yoshihiro Nakata has called on the European Union to extend local content status under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to

IVECO and Gruber Logistics launch EMPOWER electric truck trial

IVECO and Gruber Logistics launch EMPOWER e...

Jun 03, 2026Comments off

IVECO and Gruber Logistics are set to begin real-world testing of a new battery-electric heavy-duty truck as part of the European EMPOWER project, marking a

Hawks Haulage joins Palletways UK network

Hawks Haulage joins Palletways UK network

Jun 02, 2026Comments off

Leicester-based logistics provider Hawks Haulage has joined the Palletways UK network as part of its ongoing expansion plans, strengthening its palletised freight capabilities and enhancing

Pall-Ex Group unveils £8m investment in new south west logistics hubs

Pall-Ex Group unveils £8m investment in ne...

May 13, 2026Comments off

Leading logistics network Pall-Ex Group has announced plans for two major new logistics hubs in the South West as part of an £8 million investment