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Green card insurance waived for UK drivers in EU
18/08/2021The haulage industry has welcomed news from the European Commission that they are waiving the obligation for UK drivers in the EU to carry a green card as proof of insurance cover abroad. The requirement was introduced during the Brexit transition pe...Read more
Van sales soar amid home delivery boom
18/08/2021Sales of new vans in the UK came close to record levels during the first six months of 2021 due to a boom in home deliveries and the economy reopening. Sales were further boosted by the introduction of clean air zones in several cities, which prompt...Read more
Timescale for ban on polluting lorries announced
18/08/2021New diesel and petrol lorries will be banned in Britain by 2040, under the Government’s recently published ‘greenprint’. The plan aims to decarbonise all types of transport by 2050. Although the plan is still open to consultation, ...Read more
The Government’s plan to tackle driver shortage “only go part of the way”
18/08/2021A package of measures to help tackle the HGV driver shortage has been announced by the government. In an open letter to the road haulage sector, ministers have pledged to work with industry leaders to attract new drivers, simplify training and encou...Read more
HGV driver shortage is amplified by the ‘pingdemic’
18/08/2021Businesses across the UK are under strain with staff being told to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Trace app, and the logistics sector is no exception. With the UK short of around 100,000 HGV drivers, and warnings of shortages of food and other pro...Read more
Royal Warrant holder Coventry Scaffolding moves up in the world with Mercedes-Benz
2/08/2021It’s been a long time coming but after more than 70 years in business Coventry Scaffolding has commissioned its first Mercedes-Benz truck, a 26-tonne Arocs supplied by Dealer Sparshatt Truck & Van. Despite its name the family-owned company...Read more
Government backs infrastructure for air taxis
22/06/2021Get ready to see vertical take-off and landing aircraft in our skies soon. Known as ‘eVTOL’, the aircraft can be manned or unmanned and currently use electric power. ‘Air roads’ are planned to enable people and cargo to travel...Read more
Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its fuel-cell truck
22/06/2021Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its fuel-cell truck • First enhanced prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck on the test track since late April •&n...Read more
Drivers urged to prepare for expansion of ULEZ across London
22/06/2021Having won a second term as mayor, Sadiq Khan has confirmed that London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded this autumn. The updated zone is to be 18 times larger than the compact city centre area currently in force. From 25 Oct...Read more
HGV drivers face revised penalties for people smuggling
22/06/2021Responsible hauliers and drivers who are unwitting victims of people-smuggling gangs should not be penalised if all precautions have been taken to protect their vehicles, according to Logistics UK. Logistics UK strongly opposes the government&...Read more
More than a thousand stolen catalytic converters recovered in police operation
22/06/2021Police have recovered more than 1,000 stolen catalytic converters and arrested more than 50 criminals in a UK-wide crackdown on theft of the exhaust emission control devices. British Transport Police (BTP) coordinated the operation – codenamed...Read more
Undeclared health conditions which invalidate insurance
12/04/2021Many drivers are unaware that if they develop a health condition that could affect their driving, they need to declare it to the DVLA and their insurance provider. Drivers over 70 are generally familiar with the regulations, because they must reappl...Read more
COVID-19 Rules for Safer Practice for International Hauliers
12/04/2021COVID-19 Rules for Safer Practice for International Hauliers The Government has issued updated rules for international hauliers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance covers issues such as: • ...Read more
New ultra-fast charging hubs to roll out across the UK
12/04/2021Chargemaster (bp pulse), one of the largest electric vehicle charging companies in the UK, has announced expansion plans for its ultra-fast charging infrastructure across the UK, in partnership with The Electric Vehicle Network (EVN). This national ...Read more
£32 million funding for next generation trucks
12/04/2021A new centre of technology for electric HGV powertrain is being established in Wales. The Government has injected almost £32 million of funding into developing electric propulsion systems for heavy goods vehicles. The project in Cwmbran, Wales...Read more
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has once again retained the Large Van of the Year honour at the Great British Fleet Awards.
12/04/2021John Kendall, Van Fleet World Editor and one of the judges for the Great British Fleet Awards, said: “The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter remains a firm favourite with fleet buyers thanks to its available combination of three roof heights and four lengt...Read more
Funding to fix equivalent of 10 million potholes
9/03/2021The equivalent of 10 million potholes could be filled in by Councils across England with their allocated share of £500 million for highways maintenance. It is the second of 5 equal instalments from the £2.5 billion Potholes Fund. Transp...Read more
Logistics UK welcomes electric charging at home for van drivers
9/03/2021Business organisation Logistics UK has welcomed the Government’s £50 million boost for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints for those in leasehold and rented accommodation, as well as the expansion of the Workplace Charging Scheme for small...Read more
British Gas to switch 11,500 vehicles to electric by 2025
9/03/2021In one of the biggest switches to electric vehicles by a company so far, British Gas has ordered 2,000 new electric vans and plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2025. The company, owned by Centrica, runs the third-biggest van fleet in the UK, and ...Read more
Government faces legal challenge over road building policy
9/03/2021The Department for Transport’s £27billion programme to expand England’s road network, including projects such as the Stonehenge tunnel, the A46 Newark bypass and the Lower Thames Crossing, has been criticised for being out of line w...Read more
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