One of the most significant developments in transportation news today is the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and the increasing investment in charging infrastructure. This trend is being driven by concerns over climate change, as well as improvements in battery technology and the affordability of EVs.
Current use of the DVSA Operator Risk Compliance Score will change as of 31st March 2023 – the DVSA has announced. Presently, operators can access their company OCRS score and suite of other reports through the Transport Office Portal (TOPS)
Today, Volvo Trucks is delivering the first batch of their electric heavy truck fleet to DFDS in Gothenburg, Sweden. This order for 125 battery-electric trucks marks one of company’s biggest ever and some will be used on routes from the nearby assembly plant. With this notable transition towards sustainability, it is hoped that both companies are paving a greener future for transportation logistic solutions as well as emissions reduction goals.
In a recent blog published by the DVSA – there has been a focus on lorry mounted cranes and compliance
Women in Britain are gaining ground when it comes to taking HGV tests, according to new research from Pallet-Track. The pallet network’s analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that female drivers aged 20-29 had the highest Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) practical pass rate in 2021-2022 at 67.9 per cent, compared to 63 per cent of men.
Volvo Trucks has supplied CEMEX with its first fully electric, zero-emission heavy-duty concrete mixer – the Volvo FMX Electric. This battery-electric truck is part of an ongoing global collaboration between the two companies to develop and scale emissions-free transport for the demanding construction industry.
MAN Truck & Bus is donating one million euros as emergency aid for the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. In addition, the Volkswagen Group is also donating one million euros on behalf of its brands for emergency aid in the affected countries.
During National Apprenticeship Week 2023, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling on freight forwarding and logistics companies to consider recruiting apprentices.
Following a winter of discontent in the Supply Chain and Transport industry, today Amazon workers have announced a series of potential strikes
Civil engineering firm Kier has been fined more than £4m after its staff twice struck overhead powerlines while working on the M6 motorway
