The planned reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport is expected to drive major economic growth in South Yorkshire, with the haulage industry set to play a vital role in its redevelopment, according to the Road Haulage…

A new weight restriction is set to come into force on the M48 Severn Bridge from 27 May, following inspections that revealed deterioration in the structure’s suspension cables. National Highways has announced that vehicles over…

The government has given the go-ahead for the construction of the UK’s longest road tunnel, as part of a £9bn infrastructure project aimed at easing congestion in the South East. The Lower Thames Crossing will…

DPD is taking another step towards greener logistics with the launch of real-world trials for a new electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) developed by MAN. The vehicle, known as the MAN eTGX, will operate from…

Royal Mail has announced a major leap forward in its transformation journey, confirming that 90% of its parcel operations are now automated. The company hailed the achievement as a significant boost to efficiency and customer…

Since its inception in 2021, the Department for Education’s HGV Skills Bootcamps scheme has helped thousands take the wheel of a new career. By February 2025, over 3,400 people had completed HGV training through HGVC-led…

English councils will soon be ranked on their pothole repair performance, with those failing to publish detailed progress reports at risk of losing millions in road funding. The Department for Transport (DfT) is offering a…

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed a range of updates to its inspection manuals, with new regulations coming into force from 1 April 2025. These changes will directly affect HGV drivers and…

Heathrow Airport has closed all operations after a major fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, west London caused a significant power outage. The fire broke out just before midnight on Thursday, with emergency services…