UK Government extends the Plug-in Truck and Van grants to 2026
On 31st March 2025, the UK Government announced the extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grants for an additional year, reinforcing its commitment to
Updated requirements for the Laden Brake Test
Ensuring commercial vehicles are roadworthy is a vital duty for operators and transport managers. A key aspect of this responsibility is brake testing, which has
HGV driver awarded £166,000 in damages for injuries
In a recent legal decision, an HGV driver previously compensated with £110,000 for injuries sustained during unloading has been awarded an additional £56,000 in damages
Arnold Clark welcomes 118 new apprentices
Arnold Clark is delighted to have recently welcomed 118 new apprentices into the company as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. The apprenticeship programme at Arnold
HGVC trains nearly 3,500 new HGV drivers at Skills Bootcamps
Since its launch in 2021 by the Department for Education (DfE), the Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving initiative has had a significant impact. By the
Cross River Partnership launches the Waterloo Freight Hub
Cross River Partnership (CRP), an impartial partnership organisation, is excited to launch an innovative, sustainable and transformative 6-month Trial of zero-emission deliveries from the Waterloo
Bartrums saves time and money on DVS compliance
Durite’s self-installation support has helped Bartrums Haulage & Storage with cost-effective DVS compliance. TfL’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) implemented Phase 2 in October, as part
How AI is changing the transport industry
Artificial Intelligence is steadily becoming a key component in many industries, and the transport and logistics sector is no different. According to Barney Goffer, Product
World-leading companies on track to run 100% EV fleets by 2030
A challenging economy, geopolitical events and political shifts are not stopping companies from forging ahead with ambitious plans to operate zero emission fleets by 2030.
New HVO tank hire initiative launched
Leading independent fuel distributor in the UK, Certas Energy, has launched a new fuel tank hiring initiative for its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) product this
