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Government Longer lorries to grace UK roads from end of May

Longer lorries to grace UK roads from end of May

The longer 'LST' trailers are designed to reduce the number of trucks on the road.
By James Fossdyke 17 May 2023
Safety Unmarked police HGVs patrol M25 to improve safety

Unmarked police HGVs patrol M25 to improve safety

The HGV tractor units have the height to spot drivers using mobile phones or failing to wear a seatbelt.
By James Fossdyke 19 November 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK government pledges to make new HGVs zero-emission by 2040

UK government pledges to make new HGVs zero-emission by 2040

Internal combustion-powered vehicles weighing less than 26 tonnes will be banned from sale in 2035.
By James Fossdyke 12 November 2021
Government UK: Competition law suspended to help alleviate fuel shortages

UK: Competition law suspended to help alleviate fuel shortages

The government hopes the change will help reduce supply problems.
By James Fossdyke 29 September 2021
Safety Police HGVs put to work catching offenders in south-west England

Police HGVs put to work catching offenders in south-west England

The trucks are part of a multi-agency safety initiative in the region
By James Fossdyke 20 September 2021
Lifestyle UK: Car drivers will no longer need licence to tow trailers or caravans

UK: Car drivers will no longer need licence to tow trailers or caravans

The towing test is being abolished to tackle the HGV driver shortage.
By James Fossdyke 17 September 2021
Commercial Vehicles Longer lorries could arrive next year to cut emissions

Longer lorries could arrive next year to cut emissions

The DfT says the longer trailers could also improve safety.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2021
Commercial Vehicles DVSA recruits more HGV examiners to help tackle lorry driver shortage

DVSA recruits more HGV examiners to help tackle lorry driver shortage

The organisation hopes increasing test capacity will increase the supply of drivers.
By James Fossdyke 24 August 2021
Green UK government invests £20m in zero-emission HGV research

UK government invests £20m in zero-emission HGV research

The government hopes the money will help develop zero-emission trucks.
By James Fossdyke 03 August 2021
Green UK reveals plan to 'phase out' diesel HGVs by 2040

UK reveals plan to 'phase out' diesel HGVs by 2040

New 'greenprint' for decarbonising transport also includes plans for electric car charging points.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2021
Commercial Vehicles Britain's trucks set to grow under new government proposals

Britain's trucks set to grow under new government proposals

The government is launching two consultations on longer and larger HGVs.
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2020
Commercial Vehicles UK HGV registrations plunge by more than 73% in Q2

UK HGV registrations plunge by more than 73% in Q2

The market was hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Commercial Vehicles Nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks down by 60 percent since 2013

Nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks down by 60 percent since 2013

One haulage industry body says output will have fallen at least 80 percent by 2025.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

And car traffic isn't far behind.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Safety Increased HGV speed limit has

Increased HGV speed limit has "no impact" on safety, report says

The government report suggests there was no impact on emissions, either.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2020
Safety HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

July 4 will see tests return after coronavirus halted proceedings.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Disgruntled lorry driver parks on boss's Ferrari

Disgruntled lorry driver parks on boss's Ferrari

There are a lot of stories about how this might happen.
By Chris Bruce 11 May 2020
Commercial Vehicles New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Safety London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

Rules on safety and emissions are being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 15 April 2020
Police Police 'supercab' trucks are patrolling the M25 to help improve safety

Police 'supercab' trucks are patrolling the M25 to help improve safety

The HGV tractor units are being deployed to catch drivers using phones.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2020
Renderings This Bugatti hyper truck concept is the fastest fictional lorry

This Bugatti hyper truck concept is the fastest fictional lorry

We can only imagine.
By Jacob Oliva 06 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

And plans for a new lorry park are being shelved.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2020
Safety London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

Businesses are being urged to get their vehicles permits as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 01 November 2019
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