Trade Associations

DVSA survey proposals aim to fast track new...

Aug 11, 2021Comments off

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

Supply shortages stunt new van sales

Aug 06, 2021Comments off

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw its first decline since December 2020 as July registrations fell -14.8%, according to the latest figures released today

RHA “extremely concerned” as overhaul o...

Aug 02, 2021Comments off

The government has forged ahead with its plan to overhaul the Highway Code, giving cyclists right of way at junctions and making HGV drivers bear

UK supply chain faces collapse in ‘tw...

Jul 28, 2021Comments off

Speaking to the BBC, Richard Burnett, RHA chief executive said that despite meeting with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last week to warn him of the

Planned nationwide lorry driver strike R...

Jul 27, 2021Comments off

The RHA is warning that a plan for thousands of lorry drivers to strike on 23 August to demand better pay and conditions will only

New FIAG guide to help roll out a post Covi...

Jul 13, 2021Comments off

The Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) is so concerned at the impact Covid-19 is having on the safety and compliance of vehicle fleets it has

Kent lorry parking decision will protect su...

Jul 09, 2021Comments off

The decision by ministers to withdraw powers from Kent County Council (KCC) to clamp HGVs parked in laybys across Kent beyond 30 June 2021 has been applauded by business group Logistics

SMMT: Can the driver shortage be solved?

Jul 09, 2021Comments off

The UK is currently suffering from an estimated deficit of about 65,000 HGV drivers but what is behind the shortage and what can be done

BTMA launches tyre guide for van operators ...

Jul 08, 2021Comments off

The tyre industry and government have partnered together to produce a best practice guide for van operators and drivers to help improve roadworthiness and reduce

Euro NCAP: Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall Mokk...

Jul 07, 2021Comments off

The latest two cars to be tested by Euro NCAP in the world’s most stringent safety assessments were the Renault Kangoo and the Vauxhall Mokka. The