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‘Thin’ Brexit trade deal leaves...

Jan 05, 2021Comments off

The new, “thin” Brexit trade deal that is now in effect leaves many unanswered questions that could have serious implications for the UK motor industry,

Catalytic converter: Worth more than gold!

Jan 05, 2021Comments off

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across Britain with organised criminals hacking the emissions-reducing devices to steal the expensive precious metals contained inside while they

What lessons can logistics firms learn from...

Jan 05, 2021Comments off

Very few of us have managed to accomplish everything we’d hoped to do in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped individuals and companies from pursuing many

Five myths about road gritting, busted

Jan 04, 2021Comments off

The onset of winter weather sees the return of gritting lorries on roads across the UK.  In addition to clearing snow and ice, specialist operators

Over 100,000 HGVs with no Direct Vision Sta...

Jan 02, 2021Comments off

There remain more than 100,000 HGVs on London’s roads, whose operators have not yet applied for a Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit, data from Transport

BPA welcomes Brexit deal but warns of impac...

Dec 31, 2020Comments off

Responding to the news that the EU and the UK had reached an outline agreement on a future post Brexit deal the British Ports Association

EU market access rules for hauliers from 1 ...

Dec 31, 2020Comments off

The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement. We said we would keep you updated on changes that affect

Thousands of virus-stranded trucks depart D...

Dec 28, 2020Comments off

More than 4,500 lorries, among a huge backlog of stranded trucks for days in the British port of Dover, crossed the Channel on Friday after

Cautious welcome for Brexit trade deal

Dec 28, 2020Comments off

It is early days, and the full implications of the Brexit trade deal are still being assessed. Tariff free trade was vital if UK businesses,

Daf Trucks offers free cuppa & mince p...

Dec 18, 2020Comments off

Daf Trucks is offering a free cuppa – plus mince pies – for truck drivers over the festive period. The gesture, in association with selected