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16 Apr

Government Axes All Plans For New Smart Motorways Following Safety Concerns

August 15, 2024
By Martin Fryer

Rishi Sunak has announced that his government has introduced a ban on building any new Smart Motorway developments following safety and cost concerns.

03 Apr

Haulage

700 offences detected by police using unmarked HGVs

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

In just one week, police officers in unmarked HGV cabs provided by National Highways spotted almost 700 offences while patrolling the M1.

30 Mar

Transport Manager Resources

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: help for local authorities

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

The transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) will help the UK to meet our legally binding climate change targets. It will improve air quality in our towns and cities and support economic growth. It will also put us at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with many vehicles built in the UK.

30 Mar

Logistics, Transport Manager Resources

UK: Recent Investments In Transport Infrastructure

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Transport infrastructure is a key driver of economic growth and social mobility. In the United Kingdom, the last three years have seen a range of investments in transport infrastructure aimed at improving connectivity, reducing congestion, and promoting sustainable modes of transportation. Let’s take a look at some of the most significant UK transport infrastructure improvements over the last three years.

30 Mar

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles (EVs): The Rise And The Future

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

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.

26 Mar

Haulage, Insights, News

DVSA Updates VOL With OCRS Risk Compliance Platform

August 15, 2024
By Martin Fryer

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)

04 Mar

Haulage

DFDS in Gothenburg has just been supplied with 20 new electric trucks from Volvo

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

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.

21 Feb

Haulage, Transport Manager Resources

Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities

August 15, 2024
By Martin Fryer

In a recent blog published by the DVSA – there has been a focus on lorry mounted cranes and compliance

20 Feb

Haulage, Insights, Women

Women Aged 20-29 Achieve Highest HGV Pass Rates Research Reveals

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

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.

20 Feb

Haulage

CEMEX has received the first heavy-duty FMX electric concrete mixer from Volvo Trucks

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

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.

Government Axes All Plans For New Smart Motorways Following Safety Concerns

700 offences detected by police using unmarked HGVs

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: help for local authorities

UK: Recent Investments In Transport Infrastructure

Electric Vehicles (EVs): The Rise And The Future

DVSA Updates VOL With OCRS Risk Compliance Platform

DFDS in Gothenburg has just been supplied with 20 new electric trucks from Volvo

Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities

Women Aged 20-29 Achieve Highest HGV Pass Rates Research Reveals

CEMEX has received the first heavy-duty FMX electric concrete mixer from Volvo Trucks

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