Trade Associations

Timelapse image of a busy motorway and the economic value of freight

Recognising the economic value of freight i...

Sep 22, 2025Comments off

The announcement by National Highways that the wider economic value of freight will be considered when appraising new transport schemes is welcomed by business group

New plan to curb insurance frauds. Accident Management Companies could help with this

New plan to curb insurance frauds

Sep 15, 2025Comments off

Created by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)’s Risk and Compliance Committee, the guidance provides a plan that could help to lower insurance premiums in

Driver shortage is still an issue

Joined-up thinking can tackle driver shorta...

Sep 10, 2025Comments off

With the driver shortage still a major issue for fleet mangers, Richard Smith, RHA Managing Director offers his view on the current situation and what

Logistics UK call for permanent solution for Operation Brock

Logistics UK call for permanent solution fo...

Aug 20, 2025Comments off

Ahead of this weekend’s bank holiday in England and Wales, when experts predict up to 18 million car journeys will be completed, business group Logistics

AA and Pothole Partnership Raise Fresh Concerns

AA and Pothole Partnership raise fresh conc...

Aug 18, 2025Comments off

July’s AA Pothole Index reveals a clear spike in incidents the AA was called out to caused by potholes, compared to the same period last

Zero-emission vans; Light commercial vehicle, LCV, Wear and Tear

BVRLA refreshes LCV Wear and Tear Guide

Jul 21, 2025Comments off

The BVRLA has published an updated edition of its Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Fair Wear and Tear Guide, providing clearer standards and guidance for managing

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment centres?

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment ...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

There are concerning reports that there won’t be sufficient HGV parking facilities built in support of Amazon’s four new fulfilment centres. Sites in Hull and

AND-E advances expertise in autonomous vehicle insurance

AND-E advances expertise in autonomous vehi...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

Underlining its mission of ‘Every Journey Protected’ – when people move, their journeys should be safe and hassle-free – Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe (AND-E) has

Fleet Operations, SUFA

Freight association launches to support ind...

Jul 10, 2025Comments off

A trade association has been formed to support the shift towards cleaner and more efficient freight. Sustainable Urban Freight Association (SUFA) brings together freight providers

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces per-mile charging

Road freight energy needs could come as a s...

Jul 07, 2025Comments off

Decarbonising road freight needs a collaborative approach, with the amount of power required to electrify the UK’s road freight vehicles estimated to be 32 TWh