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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
And car traffic isn't far behind.
By
James Fossdyke
16 July 2020
Safety
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
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
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
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
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
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
We can only imagine.
By
Jacob Oliva
06 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles
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
Businesses are being urged to get their vehicles permits as soon as possible.
By
James Fossdyke
01 November 2019
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