Suffolk Police are renewing their appeal to lorry drivers and haulage companies to stay vigilant as thieves increasingly target heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) for fuel theft. A recent string of thefts along the A14 and…

On 28th October 2024, new, stricter safety standards for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) entered into force in London, as Transport for London (TfL) updated its Direct Vision Standard (DVS) regulations. Now, all HGVs over 12…

A transport manager has highlighted the ongoing “chronic driver shortage” in the HGV industry, as new recruits are deterred by the unsociable hours. Chris Kirk, from Maritime Transport’s Felixstowe depot, spoke at a driver recruitment…

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…