Hauliers Face Increased Risk Amid Rising Diesel Prices
Fleet operators without fuel surcharges face huge risks as diesel prices soar amid the Iran conflict. Those with escalators are better protected...
Fuel Forecourts Criticised Over Rising Petrol and Diesel Prices
Fuel prices have surged sharply, sparking profiteering claims as forecourts sell pre-conflict stocks. The AA warns costs may soon hit January levels...
Fleete Launches Largest Commercial Vehicle Charging Hub at Port of Tilbury
Fleete unveils the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hub for HGVs at Tilbury, boosting road freight electrification...
Road Conditions Decline as Pothole Repairs Deteriorate
UK roads are deteriorating faster than repairs can keep up, with potholes worsening despite £2bn annual funding. Drivers are feeling the impact...
Greater Manchester Gang Sentenced for Stolen Goods Trafficking
A criminal gang behind a £500,000 lorry fraud scheme has been caught after a long Greater Manchester Police probe...
HGV and PSV Inspection Manual Updates for 2026
HGV and PSV inspection manuals are updated from 19 February 2026, with new rules now published online for drivers and operators...
Evri Initiates Delivery Robot Trial in Barnsley
Evri launches a three-month trial of autonomous delivery robots in Barnsley, testing new last-mile parcel solutions...
Consultation on Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
Have your say on the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence! Vocational drivers and trainers, share your views in our new survey...
Revised Heavy Vehicle Testing Regulations from 2026
Heavy vehicle testing changes start early 2026, including new ADAS visual checks and updated PSV inspections. Stay ahead with key dates and details...
Wakefield Lorry Driver Sentenced for Fatal Crash
A lorry driver distracted by a touch screen caused a fatal crash on the A46, leading to a four-year jail sentence...
Freight Transport Insolvencies May Have Peaked, Estimates Suggest
Freight transport insolvencies may have peaked, with official data showing a steady fall since 2023 despite frequent collapse reports...
Development of Vehicle Examination Facility Network for Approval Testing
We're revolutionising vehicle approval with new local Vehicle Examination Facilities, making tests quicker and easier for IVA and MSVA customers...
New ADR Regulations on Inaccessible Battery Declarations
From 6 February 2026, ADR vehicle applications will require a new Inaccessible Battery Declaration for starter or auxiliary batteries...
Fines Removed for Compliant Hauliers Carrying Stowaways
RHA hails a major win as fines for drivers carrying illegal immigrants drop from £10,000 to zero—if all rules are met...
First Electric Heavy Goods Vehicle Crosses Channel Tunnel
The first electric heavy goods vehicle has crossed the Channel, marking a green leap in freight transport. New safety rules now allow eHGVs on LeShuttle trains...
Iveco and PlusAI to Deploy Level 4 Autonomous Trucks in Spain
Iveco launches a groundbreaking Level 4 autonomous truck programme in Southern Europe, partnering with PlusAI and Sesé...
RHA Issues Compliance Guidance for Van Operators
RHA launches the Van Standard, a new guide helping operators navigate complex regulations with ease. Designed for vans up to 3.5 tonnes...
Department for Transport publishes new road safety strategy
The Department for Transport unveils its first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, aiming to save thousands of lives by tackling drink driving...
Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Road Safety and Justice
Richard Turfitt honoured with an OBE for exceptional service to road safety and justice in East England...
Unite Union Confirms Continued Strike by Turners’ Drivers
Strike action by Turners’ tanker drivers in Grangemouth will continue next week despite the company’s claims of no impact. Pay dispute ongoing since October...
Road Haulage Association Supports Scotland’s HGV Speed Limit Increase
Scotland raises HGV speed limit on trunk roads to 50mph, boosting efficiency and safety. The change follows public consultation and government approval...
Metropolitan Police to Disband Commercial Vehicle Unit
The Metropolitan Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit is being disbanded amid a major internal shake-up. Its specialist roles will be restructured...
Evri to Recruit 2,500 Roles Amid Market Slowdown
Evri defies a slow job market, recruiting 2,500 roles as parcel volumes soar 12% to 425m this year. Growth accelerates post-merger and acquisitions...
Analysis of Key Factors Behind HGV Driver Shortages
HGV driver shortage hits hard, but one veteran tanker driver reveals why younger recruits are quitting the industry...
Law Firm Warns Scrapping Jury Trials Will Impact Road Transport Cases
Scrapping jury trials will hit professional drivers hardest and weaken justice, warns a road transport law firm. The government plans "swift courts" to clear case backlogs...
Lorry Driver Sentenced for Smuggling 32 Migrants
Lorry driver jailed for three years after trying to smuggle 32 migrants from the UK to France at Dover Port...
Birmingham Council Denies Bullying Claims Against Bin Drivers
Birmingham Council denies bullying claims after publicly ranking bin drivers' performance using tachograph data to monitor speed and distance...
Criminals Acquire Haulage Firms to Steal Cargo
Criminal gangs are buying haulage firms to pose as truckers and steal goods by the lorryload, using dead men's identities...
DCUK Maintains FORS Silver Accreditation with Mi Compliance
Congratulations to Ductclean UK Ltd (DCUK) on successfully retaining their FORS Silver accreditation on 9th November 2025. Mi Compliance Ltd provided tailored compliance support, helping DCUK demonstrate excellence in safety, efficiency, and environmental best...
Driving Test Booking Rules Consultation and Wait Time Reduction
Driving test waits are set to improve as the government restricts bookings to learner drivers only, streamlining the process...
Scottish Bus Operators Fined for Timetable and Maintenance Breaches
Bus operators face scrutiny over punctuality, vehicle upkeep, and service reliability amid rising passenger complaints...
Court Proceedings Commence in Denmark Over Road Toll Fines
Denmark's first criminal cases against hauliers refusing road toll fines start 28 November, despite ongoing EU legal challenges...
DVLA Updates Diabetes Regulations for Commercial Drivers
From 7 November 2025, drivers with diabetes can use real-time glucose monitors, replacing outdated finger-prick tests. Safer roads, smarter tech...
Amazon Integrates Largest Electric HGV Fleet to Date
Amazon's largest-ever electric HGV fleet hits UK roads, delivering 300m packages nationwide with 160 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s...
Bridge Strikes: Safeguarding O-Licences and Businesses
Bridge strikes are a top fear for transport operators, second only to fatal accidents. Preparation and technology are key to prevention...
Lorry Driver’s M5 Careless Driving Conviction Referred
Lorry driver Paul Down's conviction for careless driving on the M5 is now under crown court review after expert doubts...
Increasing Technology Integration in HGV Cabs and Its Impact
Technology in HGV cabs isn't a nightmare for drivers-87% are happy if it aids coaching and safety. Most embrace tech that protects and supports them...
Logistics UK Issues Warning on Fuel and Tax Increases
Logistics UK warns that rises in diesel duty or business rates will hike prices and fuel inflation, hitting everyone hard...
ESA Calls for Mandatory Kerbside Battery Waste Collection
New research shows a scheme could cut waste fires from 1,200 to just over 100 annually by stopping batteries in the wrong bin...
Logistics Firms Underestimate Cyber Attack Risks, Warns Parcelhero
Only 3.9% of logistics firms fear cyber attacks, warns Parcelhero-complacency could cost the sector dearly. New ONS data reveals a risky blind spot...
Sentence Issued for Road Rage Incident Involving Lorry Driver
A man attacked a 70-year-old HGV driver after climbing onto his cab. Cohen Benn, 37, was sentenced to 100 hours unpaid work and fined £150...
Driver CPC Offence Leads to Operator Licence Disqualification
Leicestershire operator loses licence after letting drivers work without valid CPCs. Director Ajmeer Singh Uppal disqualified...
Transport Manager Disqualified for Eight Years Over Fake Certificate
Transport manager Louise Froggatt disqualified for eight years after submitting falsified CPC documents, losing her good repute...
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