HGV
Evaluation of the HGV speed limit change
In 2015, the maximum speed limit was raised for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes by 10mph. This means that trucks and lorries can travel at 50mph
Female engineers inspiring a future generat...
The UK has the lowest percentage of female engineers in Europe*, but on this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, two females from one of
New diesel HGV lorries banned by 2040
New diesel HGV lorries should be banned by no later than 2040, a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has said. The NIC
LGV drivers & cyclists swap wheels for...
Ford’s Transport Operations team partnered with the London Cycling campaign to bring Ford’s ‘WheelSwap’ VR experience to life. ‘WheelSwap’, which is part of Ford’s ‘Share
Fatal bus crash ‘may prompt compulsory te...
A fatal bus crash in Coventry city centre in October 2015 could prompt new regulations to make telematics and driver behaviour monitoring compulsory in public
M6 toll announces new toll prices for goods...
Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), operator of the M6toll, has today, Friday 29 June, announced new day time toll prices for goods vehicles, the first price
DVSA must do more to find and keep HGV test...
Last week DVSA committed to recruiting additional MOT testers to offset the much-publicised shortfall after pressure from industry groups and operators forced the regulator to
New heavy truck market declines in Q1 2018
The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined in the first quarter of 2018, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor
Sharing The Road With An HGV
Driving infront of, or even behind, an HGV can be a bit daunting. But there’s no need to panic as Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head
HGV Scheme KeepingTrucks Off London’s Roa...
London’s Mayor is scuppering his own work to clean up the capital’s air, by trying to rush through an ill-considered road safety scheme, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
