RHA’S National Lorry Week Returns For 2022
RHA’S National Lorry Week Returns For 2022
From 24 to 30 October, the R...
26
Sep
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21
Sep
Volvo Trucks Will Begin Live Testing Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Trucks By 2025
he second phase of a pilot program will see customers offered the chance to road test the trucks, initially in Northern Europe.
12
Sep
DFT Temporarily Relaxes Driving Hours For Those Involved In Operation London Bridge
The Department for Transport (DfT) has temporarily eased the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours regulations for those involved in the delivery of Operation London Bridge during the national mourning period following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
08
Sep
Anne-Marie Trevelyan Named As New Transport Secretary
New prime minister Liz Truss has named Anne-Marie Trevelyan as the new transport secretary, replacing the outgoing Grant Shapps.
02
Sep
Creating A Circular Economy – Renault Trucks Drives Forward With Used Parts Factory
Renault trucks has today announced plans to construct a new used parts factory in Lyon.
31
Aug
E10 petrol rolling out in Northern Ireland on 1 November 2022
Drivers across Northern Ireland will soon be able to fill up with greener fuel when E10 petrol is rolled out as the new standard grade of petrol from 1 November 2022.
22
Aug
Port Of Liverpool Staff Threaten Strike Action
This week saw staff at Felixstowe, the UKs biggest container port walk out for 8 days over pay and conditions. The summer of industrial action looks set to continue with staff at the Port of Liverpool threatening similar walk outs over pay. This follows a comparable offer of a 7% pay deal, which has deemed inadequate by the Unite union.
17
Aug
Who should foot the bill for new HGV driver facilities?
The UK government has threatened to tax haulage businesses and beneficiaries to fund a driver shortage fix if they don’t do it soon – but is this the best solution for an industry already under pressure?
15
Aug
New Tachograph Rules – What Do you Need To Know?
New requirements recently introduced by the Driving Standards Agency (DVSA) have been somewhat overlooked by many operators – according to the industry experts. The new rules have been in force since January however, there has been concern the rules have been introduced “under the radar” of many operators.
09
Aug
Felixstowe Ready To Strike After Union Negotiations Breakdown
Workers at the UK’s biggest container port are poised to strike for 8 days from Sunday 21st to Monday 29th August.