Suspension of driver and vehicle testing shrinks DVSA finances
The extent of the pandemic’s impact on DVSA coffers has been revealed in a Parliamentary minute, which confirmed that the testing and enforcement agency will
Logistics UK response to the prospect of testing drivers and other logistics workers on arrival in the UK
Responding to Sunday’s (28 March 2021) announcement that logistics drivers, air crews and rail workers are to be tested for COVID19 on their arrival to
Demand for LCVs remains super-heated at BCA
Used LCV values continued to rise at BCA, reaching record levels for the fourth consecutive month as demand for light commercials continued strongly. The
Increased security risk as unaccompanied trailers top one million
According to a report from the Department for Transport on Feb 18th, 2021, recent trends in road freight have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
RHA welcomes news of changes to border control timings
The RHA has welcomed Michael Gove’s announcement of a delay to post-Brexit SPS import checks until October. The association believes it buys valuable extra time
Renault Trucks builds first construction-ready electric vehicle
A French plant hire company is set to take delivery of the first all-electric Renault truck designed for construction use. Following the launch of a
Quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted
Drivers are planning just 5.6m trips by car to see friends and family this Easter when Covid restrictions allow, the lowest number since the RAC
Two-thirds of UK business cars and vans could be electrified
More than two thirds (70%) of cars and LCVs currently being used commercially in the UK could be replaced by electric models, according to new
Super-deduction presents renewal opportunity for van fleets
The 130% capital allowances super-deduction that comes into effect on April 1 presents a “major renewal opportunity” for van fleets, FleetCheck is forecasting. The fleet
Libertine to develop a renewable-fuelled range extender for electric trucks
Libertine has been awarded a £2.6 million funding package from Innovate UK to develop free piston range extenders for electric trucks. Free piston engines are
