Haulage News & Transport News

During the next 35 years, British traffic is predicted to rise by 50%, new research found. Meanwhile, C02 emissions are set to fall by over 80%.

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The DVSA has launched new efforts to catch truckers using AdBlue emissions cheat devices which have forged their vehicle’s emissions in an effort to avoid costs for a vehicle with worse emissions than those going on record. Research showed that there was a lack of compliance across various regions of the UK.

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Following Brexit, drivers could be required to apply for international driving permits if they plan to drive in European countries if a no-deal Brexit occurs in March 2019. This would have an impact for traders, tourists as well as British nationals living in in a European country.

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The government has unveiled a plan which will support drivers in efforts to avoid traffic, delays and roadworks. 

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Returnloads Warehouse Exchange About to break through the 3,000 Member Level

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The Road Haulage Association have raised for international hauliers as a no-deal Brexit starts to seem inevitable. 

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Lorries will face a ban from four roads within Sheffield as the local council sketched appropriate areas for HGV across the city.

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Figures produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) states that truck sales within the UK have fallen by just under 10%, at 10,670 registrations in Q2 of 2018.

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An updated EU plan is to exclude ports in France from updated shipping routes which would link Ireland with the continent is considered “scandalous and unacceptable” by the Northern French president.

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Do you often find your journey disrupted by the annoyance of potholes in the roads? The Transport Select Committee is investigating potholes across the UK’s road network, researching as to whether there is a permanent solution for the country’s currently increasing concerns which funding for roads would be better invested in.

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The government have recently updated their disabled parking scheme, meaning those with “hidden disabilities” such as mental health conditions will now be able to access disabled parking spaces if they apply for a blue badge. While some consider this a progressive step for those with mental disabilities, others are concerned it will decrease the amount of spaces available for those who are physically disabled.

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On Tuesday 24 July, MPs in the House of Commons often repeated ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’ while discussing the terms of Brexit.
However, where those of the RHA (Road Haulage Association) are concerned, which now consists of over 7000 members, this could prove to be problematic for the haulage industry. The RHA’s members represent almost 50% of the UK’s 496,000 HGV drivers, as well as the UK haulage industry as a whole, while Brexit talks continue, they explain that the concept of a Brexit without a trade deal could be a catastrophe for UK trade as a whole.  

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DHL’s “Mission 2050: Zero Emissions” initiatives are now underway, set to build towards a better tomorrow for the environment while working within the logistics industry. While these seemingly impossible targets to be met, DHL hope to complete the objective of disposing of logistics-related emissions entirely.

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The Met Office have issued a warning for scorching heat causing travel chaos as well as thunderstorms expected which could break the UK’s current heatwave. Temperatures could exceed the highest recorded in the UK which is currently 38.5C which was recorded in Kent in 2003.

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The floating, multipurpose bulk terminal Vesper was placed at the Port of Tilbury as part of an agreement set to last 4 years between the firms of SMT Shipping and CSL Group who reached the agreement with London Container Terminal and Cemineral.

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Following the resignation of both the Secretary of Brexit and the Foreign Secretary, the new cabinet members have met for the first time to discuss the Brexit strategy, with many MPs believing that this has left the government in crisis. This has massively increased concern for members of the trade industry, while confidence was dwindling for Brexit, MPs and executives alike now feel concerned for the future of the country. With no sign of a secure trade deal in sight.

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The Prime Minister has been issued a warning that many firms are starting to lose their trust and patience with the lack of information being given on Brexit

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Local residents in a historic village within Suffolk have found themselves in an annoyance regarding a HGV limit set to be put in place to stop lorries travelling through this route. Suffolk County Council approved a limit of 7.5 tonnes on Water Lane in Lavenham in 2017, but with no action taken, villagers are demanding for a faster response. 

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During last week DVSA pledged to recruiting further MOT testers to settle the widely discussed shortfall following pressure from industry groups and operators who forced officials to take action.

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When Britain leaves the EU on the 29th of March 2019, if no deal has been reached this could bring hauliers from the UK travelling to Europe the day after to a complete standstill according to James Hookham, the deputy chief executive of the FTA (Freight Transport Association).

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Publishing a national survey, the Department for Transport has revealed the level of overnight demand for truck parking in the UK and compared it with the amount of spaces available.

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Rupert Stalder, Audi CEO was taken under arrest early on Monday morning while in Germany. This is following concerns that he was hiding evidence on the firm’s emissions test cheating controversy. Audi are a manufacturing wing of Volkswagen and have been cautiously involved in a case regarding their vehicles’ emission levels, which are significantly higher levels being emitted from their vehicles rather than other models.

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RHA chief Richard Burnett expressed his disappointment in the government’s approach which he referred to as “chaotic” towards urban air quality control, which was discussed during the Microlise Transport Conference in May.

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With the advancements in technology, transport is changing faster every day. Following the last few decades of innovation, the last few years has paved the way for the future with the creative approach towards electrical or self-driving vehicles, one of the biggest examples of this was Tesla’s new, fully electrical HGV model unveiled which can jump from 0MPH to 50MPH in an absurdly short time.

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London officials have confirmed that the ultra-low emission zone is set to extend up to 18 times wider than originally proposed, which means motorists will be charged an extra £12.50 on a daily basis with no discount offer for London residents.

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