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SMMT looks ahead to the year in road transp...
This year is set to be another eventful one for the road transport sector, with many developments affecting the industry in the areas of Brexit, electric vehicle production and vehicle charging. Here, the Society of Motor
New van registrations grows by a fifth
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations bounced back from the pandemic-hit 2020, growing by more than a fifth (21.4%) in 2021, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Government playing ‘Russian roulette’ w...
The government is failing to monitor how many foreign lorries are entering and leaving the UK under revised cabotage rules introduced in October last year, Unite has discovered. The union warned this week that failure to
Two Midlands builders’ merchants see oper...
Two builders’ merchant companies have been disqualified from holding HGV licences by the West Midlands Traffic Commissioner and their licences revoked. M K Builders’ Merchants, which held a restricted operator’s licence for two trucks, came before
Traffic commissioners offer guidance on new...
The traffic commissioners have made operators aware of the help and advice available about new customs rules that came into effect at the beginning of January. Anyone moving goods between Great Britain and the European Union
Action-packed year for Driving for Better B...
2021 has been a year of launches, leadership, partnerships, accolades and awards for National Highways’ Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign. Highlights include: Launched and promoted with the Health and Safety Executive revised guidance on ‘Driving
Now is the time to power on to electric
Never has the spotlight been so strongly focused on climate change than in 2021, with COP26 creating a pivotal moment calling for action, and undeniable environmental benefits from last year’s national lockdowns showing consumers and businesses
The new landscape for parking in 2022
With 2021 behind us, we can see that the last 12 months chart the rapid evolution of the mobility sector in 2021. The impacts of the pandemic, coupled with rise of EVs and digital transformation, have
FORS reflects on year of milestones, growth...
From achieving record numbers of Silver and Gold accredited members to launching numerous training updates and publishing Version 6.0 of the FORS standard, it has been a busy year for FORS. A golden year 2021 marked
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How connectivity technology is improving lo...
Logistics is an ever-evolving area that is constantly under the microscope for how it can be optimised and improved to ensure goods and services are readily available. One area that can take advantage of the multitude
