Fuel duty is expected to rise by up to 7p per litre following the budget, as speculation grows that the chancellor will reintroduce inflationary increases and end the temporary cut. Environmental and transport campaigners are…

The first electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) from the eFreight 2030 consortium has been delivered to Welch’s Transport in Cambridgeshire. The 42-tonne Renault Truck will operate from the company’s Duxford site, handling regional distribution and…

Haulage companies were issued nearly £10 million in fines last year after migrants were found hidden in vehicles, according to figures revealed by the Home Office. A total of 1,276 penalties were handed out in…

Research reveals that one in 20 Britons believe that drivers should automatically lose their licence upon reaching the age of 50 due to concerns about "old age." A recent poll indicates that over a third…

Experts are advocating for new driving licence regulations in the UK aimed at enhancing road safety, particularly for younger motorists. The RAC Foundation has approached the Minister for the Future of Roads, recommending the introduction…

HGV drivers are increasingly concerned about the rise in freight-related crime, with most fuel and asset thefts occurring in the second half of the year, according to new research. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has…

XPO, a leading provider of sustainable logistics solutions across Europe, has launched a new Female Driver Academy aimed at attracting more women into the logistics industry. The Academy offers a 12 to 16-week training programme,…

Businesses across the UK are urging the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing, which has been in planning for over a decade. More than 70 organisations, including Asda,…

Cornwall College Camborne has welcomed two new lorries as part of a major investment to enhance training opportunities for students in the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) industry. The college says this "significant investment" will benefit…