National road-pricing scheme to replace fuel duty ‘must not increase hauliers’ costs’, MPs told
A national road pricing scheme to replace an emissions-based tax regime must not penalise the road haulage industry, MPs have been warned. Giving evidence to
New Renault Trucks Tridem drives profitability for MRA Rousell and Sons
Somerset-based MRA Rousell and Sons has added a Renault Trucks C460 8×4 tridem with PPG aluminium insulated tipper body to its 5-strong fleet. Supplied by
Healthy Heart Drive aims to save lives in Midlands
A COMMERCIAL vehicle distributor has launched an ambitious drive to install lifesaving heart defibrillators within the community. Hartshorne Group is partnering with the West Midlands
Driver population down 50,000 in 2020/21 with biggest loss in age group 46 to 55
Middle-aged HGV drivers are the most likely to have left the industry in the last four years, according to official figures. The Office for National
A QUARTER OF BUSINESSES HAVE NO PLANS IN PLACE TO DEAL WITH ULEZ CHANGES
New Europcar Mobility Group UK research highlights lack of preparedness for London’s extended Ultra Low Emission Zone and UK roll-out of Clean Air Zones On
TPS boosts delivery fleet with ID.3 trial
TPS, the Volkswagen Group Genuine Parts provider to the independent motor trade, is supercharging its parts deliveries by adding an all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 into its
New HGV drivers to be allowed to go straight to artic test
The DVSA has released more information about how the rules regarding learning to drive an HGV will change next month in order to help resolve
Shippers warned to brace for fuel surcharge rises
Resurgence in fuel prices, set to be passed on by carriers, means cargo owners will have to contend with higher bunker adjustment factors on top
West Midlands Gigafactory, the largest in the UK
West Midlands Gigafactory, a public private joint venture between Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport Ltd, has today unveiled further plans to develop the UK’s
Hauliers hit back at Europa chief’s attack on RHA
Hauliers are accusing Europa Worldwide chief executive Andrew Baxter of launching a politically motivated attack on the RHA following his open letter criticising the association’s
