Government Policy
Information for operators of LGVs that trav...
From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for
Response to changes to the Plug-in Car Gran...
Yesterday (15th December 2021), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Trudy Harrison MP published a written statement regarding changes to the Plug-in Car Grant scheme. This
How retail delivery can help Britain meet i...
Online deliveries – is there anything more convenient? You browse through endless options, click on the product that tickles your fancy, and wait for it
RED Driver Risk Management hits out at Gove...
Government dithering over new towing rules is leaving trained drivers unable to carry out their duties, and hitting businesses just when they need capacity most.
The electrification of transport is happeni...
There’s no longer any doubt that electric vehicles represent the future of transport. Based on strong sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe so far
UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs b...
All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the UK government has confirmed today (10 November 2021). This, combined with the UK’s 2030 phase out
HGV test changes need caps on training char...
Planned changes to lorry tests to address HGV driver shortages require caps on driver training charges, and the introduction of mandatory mentoring schemes to properly
HGV skills bootcamps need a realistic timef...
As part of UKHaulier’s response to the National Skills Fund consultation, they made the case for opening up Skills Bootcamps to foundation level (1 and
Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener
The government has published its strategy to achieve the decarbonisation in all UK sectors by 2050. Last year, the Prime Minister set out his 10 point
Supply chain taskforce must trigger action
The RHA has given a cautious welcome to the government’s decision this week to set up an industry taskforce to advise on the UK’s supply
