The RHA managing director Richard Smith has urged government to reform a penalty scheme which is seeing some transport operators and drivers unfairly penalised when ‘clandestine entrants’ are found on vehicles. He said: “We acknowledge […]
Several RHA members in Northern Ireland have reported that ferry operator CLdN (formerly Seatruck) has introduced surcharges to hauliers using their services. A spokesperson said: “We understand they’ve launched a new system where operators using […]
Scottish operator the Malcolm Group is to sponsor the travel and traffic on HGV1 Radio, writes Peter Brown. The new start radio station has enjoyed a meteoric rise through 2024, with its mix of music […]
Eddie Stobart, probably the most famous name in UK haulage, has died at the age of 95. Born in 1929, he grew up on the family-run farm at Hesket Newmarket, south of Carlisle. He married […]
There has been a significant rise in the volume of traffic on the A75 and A77 between Cairnryan and Gretna following the temporary closure of the port at Holyhead after Storm Darragh, reports Peter Brown. […]
The Transport News Scottish Rewards breakfast celebrated its 30th awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 22 November 2024. This particular event was always going to be different, as it was the […]
Local authorities have given the green light for more new commercial vehicle parking spaces at a service station in Kent. The RHA supported an application from Roadchef to add extra parking capacity to their premises […]
The number of HGV drivers employed across the UK increased by almost 55,000 over the last year, reports Chris Tindall. Tailored initiatives to recruit the next generation of lorry drivers following a skills shortage that […]
As a supplier to local authorities, it’s important Econ Engineering has an eye on battery electric vehicles and versatile demountable bodies for use. Dan Gilkes caught up with sales director Steve Sinnott to discuss how […]
IT HAS been announced that Holyhead Port will not be reopening for ferry services until at least 15 January 2025. Stena Line has been working hard to provide alternative travel arrangements. Customers are currently being […]
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