The latest issue of Transport News is out now, packed with the latest news, analysis, features and pictures, writes Peter Brown. Construction is the spotlight for the May 2025 issue, and on the front cover […]
The poor quality of facilities for HGV drivers was top of the agenda at a recent roundtable discussion hosted by Transport Focus, writes Chris Tindall. The Road Haulage Association spoke to key decision makers at […]
Police have arrested a driver after a lorry narrowly missed a pedestrian and crashed into a building in Edinburgh, writes Peter Brown. It has been widely reported the vehicle was ‘seemingly unattended’ as it rolled […]
A local authority has approved plans for Cambuslang to have its own ‘magic roundabout’ on the Clydesmill Industrial Estate, writes Peter Brown. Route planners have come up with a five mini-roundabout solution to allow […]
Logistics UK has announced that Phil Roe will serve another two years as president, after being re-elected, writes Peter Brown. Phil Roe took up the position in April 2022, which followed on from five years […]
The UK Government will extend the Plug-in Van and Truck Grants for an additional year, writes Peter Brown. This initiative aims to support businesses and drivers in transitioning to cleaner transportation options, thereby contributing to […]
TIP has taken a proactive approach to upcoming changes to guidelines regarding heavy goods vehicle and semi-trailer braking system assessment by equipping 20,000 trailers with its Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS), BrakePlus. The company […]
A lorry driver working for Morrisons who was paid £110,000 after he was injured moving a pallet, has now been awarded an extra £56,000 by the recruitment agency who placed him, writes Chris Tindall Thomas […]
More than 120 road safety improvement projects have received £10 million funding from the Scottish Government, writes Peter Brown. The money will go to councils from the Road Safety Improvement Fund for initiatives that address […]
HGV drivers and warehouse workers report feeling overworked and undervalued, reports Chris Tindall. What’s more, management is failing to recognise the challenges drivers and warehouse face, according to a new study. It found there was […]
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