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National Road Safety Week – check your tyres
Every year, as National Road Safety Week rolls around, we find ourselves asking important questions: Are our roads as safe as they could be? And…
Half of UK unaware of Government’s digital ID plans
At the start of 2025, The British Government announced the launch of a Gov.uk virtual wallet and app for services and documents – including a…
New arrangements for business parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
New arrangements for the movement of parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (GB to NI) by parcels or freight set out in the Windsor…
Weight restrictions introduced on M48 Severn Bridge
National Highways is set to introduce a weight limit for heavy goods vehicles using the M48 Severn Bridge crossing to future-proof the bridge. Following safety…
Trailer management to save Wyvern Cargo over £25k per year
Haulage, distribution and warehousing specialist Wyvern Cargo is set to save £25,000 a year on trailer brake testing after investing in Webfleet’s advanced truck and…
Road Transport Expo – RTX: a chance to get connected
Networking opportunities don’t come any better than Road Transport Expo (RTX) – the ideal opportunity to mingle with your peers and boost your business. In…
First ever self-charging, self-driving truck demonstrated
Automated electric driving and automated charging technologies are making significant progress. Automation provides improved planning, reduced energy consumption, and increased productivity of the charge facilities.…
Fleet electrification trends expected in 2025
Fleet electrification is no longer a future goal — it’s happening now. With pressure mounting to hit net-zero targets, switching to electric is good for…
Silvertown Tunnel opens to ease traffic in East London
The Silvertown Tunnel, London’s first new road crossing beneath the River Thames in over 50 years, officially opened on 7 April 2025. This 1.4-kilometre twin-bore…
B2B logistics needs to match B2C tracking
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the landscape of logistics has been reshaped, with expectations around delivery undergoing a rapid pace of change. Consumers now expect a…
Tarmac sees a 30% improvement in fuel economy
Geotab, a global market leader in connected transportation solutions, has partnered with Motormax to deliver a single-platform solution for Tarmac, resulting in improvements in safety,…
FleetEV secures top place on Welsh Government Framework
Cardiff-based electric vehicle (EV) specialist FleetEV has secured top spot on the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) framework for electric vehicle provision, reinforcing Wales’ commitment…
Certas Energy relaunch FuelTapp to help combat fraud
Leading independent fuel distributor in the UK, Certas Energy, has this week [3rd April 2025] announced that it has relaunched its industry-first digital fuel card,…
Just 3% of local roads received any road maintenance
Just 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received any form of road maintenance in the last 2023/24 financial year, new government data analysed by…
Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road
Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police in an innovative trial to find new ways to…
Government invests nearly £38 million in new green buses
Passengers across England will enjoy greener, smoother and quieter bus journeys thanks to a £37.8 million Government investment to propel forward green transport, with 319…