The Road Haulage Association (RHA) says the government should consider extending the suspension of the HGV road user levy, as rising inflation maintains pressure on hauliers.
Rising cost of fuel, driver shortages and the coronavirus pandemic have all been blamed for the collapse of a haulage business. Adam Jones and Sons said “significant trading losses were incurred during Covid” and the only option was to cease to trade. Based in Halesowen, West Midlands, the firm appointed administrators in May.
Just under half of the UK’s freight and coach managers are satisfied with England’s motorways and major A roads, according to newly published research below. Rest facilities, together with the clearing up of roads after accidents, had the lowest satisfaction rating. Read the report here.
The UK government has announced more than £200m ($243m) of funding for a three-year ‘comparative’ demonstration programme to determine whether hydrogen-powered fuel cells or batteries would be the best zero-emission solution for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
The RHA is calling on hauliers to be aware of the need for every driver to have 28 days of comprehensive records to avoid £300 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN).
Hauliers serving music concerts, sports and cultural events will be able to move their vehicles freely between Great Britain and the EU from late summer.
Marketreports.info has released a report titled Global Road Haulage Market that includes industry growth factors for the projected period of 2022-2030.
