HGV

ADR Battery Declaration Rules Tightened for Dangerous Goods HGVs

ADR battery declaration rules tightened for...

Jul 24, 2026No Comments

Operators of heavy goods vehicles carrying dangerous goods face a small but important change to the ADR testing process, with the Driver and Vehicle Standards

CP Transportation Services switches to Volvo FH Aero tractor units

CP Transportation Services switches to Volv...

Jul 17, 2026No Comments

Ipswich-based CP Transportation Services has recorded fuel economy of up to 11.9mpg after introducing the Volvo FH Aero to its fleet, highlighting the benefits of

Actros ProCabin 'Star of the Show' at RTX 2026

Actros ProCabin ‘Star of the ShowR...

Jul 14, 2026No Comments

Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrated 30 years of the iconic Actros at RTX 2026 with the debut of a unique Actros ProCabin showtruck, specially commissioned to highlight

The Netherlands introduces truck toll on 1 July 2026

The Netherlands introduces truck toll on 1 ...

Apr 01, 2026Comments off

The Netherlands implements truck toll on 1 July 2026. From then on, owners will pay per kilometre. This also applies to foreign vehicles, as is

CV Show 2026 is its largest and most ambitious to date

CV Show 2026 is its largest and most ambiti...

Feb 12, 2026Comments off

The Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show returns to the NEC Birmingham from 21–23 April 2026, marking its largest and most ambitious edition to date. The 2026

The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Truck Ratings have awarded the Mercedes-Benz Actros (4x2 Tractor Unit) and Actros (6x2 Rigid) the highest 5-star rating

Mercedes-Benz Actros achieves 5-star Euro N...

Oct 08, 2025Comments off

The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Truck Ratings have awarded the Mercedes-Benz Actros (4×2 Tractor Unit) and Actros (6×2 Rigid) the highest 5-star rating, reflecting Mercedes-Benz

National Highways signals solution to M48 Severn crossing HGV weight restriction

National Highways signals solution to M48 S...

Sep 12, 2025Comments off

National Highways is to engage with local authorities and hauliers on proposals to use signals to ensure there are never too many HGVs using the

Blakedale expands specialist vehicle build ...

Sep 01, 2025Comments off

Blakedale, the UK’s leading HGV and traffic management vehicle specialist, is significantly expanding its specialist vehicle build capabilities to support the Northgate Businesses Group’s growth

Update to DVSA’s brake testing guidelines and EU CO₂ regulations

Update to DVSA’s brake testing guidelines

Aug 22, 2025Comments off

DVSA is offering new methods for loading HGVs and trailers for brake testing, aiming to save time and money for operators. What’s changing? From Thursday

JHS Logistics cuts breakdown repair time with TNS 365

JHS Logistics cuts breakdown repair time wi...

Jul 17, 2025Comments off

A port logistics provider says it has significantly reduced vehicle downtime after switching to a new breakdown repair and recovery specialist. Based in Southampton, JHS