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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
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
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
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 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
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
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 6 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles Hyundai reveals hydrogen-powered HGV concept

Hyundai reveals hydrogen-powered HGV concept

The company is also considering entering the U.S. commercial vehicle market.
By Anthony Alaniz 29 October 2019
Safety London's new truck safety scheme 'will not achieve zero harm'

London's new truck safety scheme 'will not achieve zero harm'

New scheme will mean trucks must meet minimum visibility criteria to drive in London.
By James Fossdyke 30 July 2019
Safety HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

Government report also suggests the change has saved businesses millions.
By James Fossdyke 2 July 2019
Renderings Alfa Romeo truck would beautify the commercial segment

Alfa Romeo truck would beautify the commercial segment

Please make this a reality.
By Jacob Oliva 4 February 2019
M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

One freight group says the move will increase pollution in Birmingham.
By James Fossdyke 5 July 2018
Corporate / Financial Nikola is suing Tesla over its electric truck

Nikola is suing Tesla over its electric truck

Sometimes the news writes itself.
By Dominik Wilde 4 May 2018
Safety VR tech aims to educate HGV drivers about blind spots

VR tech aims to educate HGV drivers about blind spots

High-tech headgear shows truckers what they're missing... in their mirrors
By James Fossdyke 4 May 2018
Government Business may be hit by clean air legislation, HGV industry warns

Business may be hit by clean air legislation, HGV industry warns

Three organisations involved in haulage have asked for government support.
By James Fossdyke 19 April 2018
Government Government introduces new HGV tax rules to fight pollution

Government introduces new HGV tax rules to fight pollution

From 2019, trucks that don't meet the latest emissions standards will pay extra tax.
By James Fossdyke 3 April 2018
Government Police get three new 'Supercab' HGVs to catch dangerous drivers

Police get three new 'Supercab' HGVs to catch dangerous drivers

The unmarked trucks will record evidence of dangerous driving on England's motorways.
By James Fossdyke 14 February 2018
Police Unmarked police lorry has caught out some unsuspecting motorists

Unmarked police lorry has caught out some unsuspecting motorists

More than 4,000 law-breakers were caught by the unmarked tractor unit.
By Dominik Wilde 8 November 2017
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