Haulage News & Transport News

The government have set forward changes on a motorway in Kent that should hugely benefit lorry drivers that use the road, who often face heavy traffic on the motorway causing delays for up to 30 miles. Operation Stack is in action on closed sections of the M20, this is where HGV vehicles can park up if there are heavy delays while attempting to cross the channel.

A confused.com fuel price index revealed the average rate of fuel increased by 0.9 3 in merely 7 days, meaning it costs around 124.4p per litre. Diesel received the biggest hike of all, with the average cost rising by 1p at 127p per litre.

If you’re a lorry driver trying to survive the capital this is the ultimate guide for you with some advice on how to stay safe, secure and on the appropriate routes in the big city. London is the financial heart of the UK, with so many warehouses, traders and firms spread across 45 miles if you include Greater London.

Regarding the Northern Ireland border it has been agreed that the UK and EU need to end talks on the issue by June, as stated by Michel Barnier who is the EU’s chief negotiator.

We all want clean air, low pollution and low emission zones nut at what price to business?
HGV drivers unite to write a letter to Chris Grayling, The secretary of Transport, stating that HGV drivers need support as Clean Air Zones increase.

Should a new driving exam be introduced for 'Driver-less' drivers?

Following an Uber crash in Arizona discussions are taking place to decide if a new driving test is necessary so that all drivers are able to 'take back control' in such an event.

Sweden race ahead with their introduction of their first electric road.   Electric vehicles  can now re-charge whilst driving  making their journey fully sustainable.

The Department of Transport's beneficial plans to introduce new registration of trailer scheme.

New biofuel targets coming into force on Sunday 15 April will double the use of renewable fuels in the UK transport sector within 15 years

UK lorry drivers have been accused of ‘having blood on their hands’

Cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads

According to UKIP transport spokesman Jill Seymour, Brexit gives the haulage industry an excellent opportunity to do away with the highly controversial Certificate of Professional Competence (Drivers CPC).

Lorries using bus lanes could aid Wales traffic flow

Britain fined £2.4 billion for customs fraud by Brussels

New driving legislation coming into effect in 2018

The First minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has been accused of placing unfair blame on haulage companies for the carnage caused by the beast from the east that resulted in thousands of motorists being stranded on the motorway for over 18 hours.

Warnings of travel disruption given by Met Office as snow covers the UK

PM refuses callbacks from Northern bosses requesting transport resources given in London

Police from Cleveland and Durham Roads Policing Unit (RPU) borrowed an unmarked HGV from Highways England in an operation, called Tramline, to crack down on HGV drivers who commit driving offences around the region.

Government introduces Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill

Drivers given pre-warning as 2 years of roadworks begin on M6

Councillor: Sean Holden demands a ban for lorries in areas of Kent