The UK government defended its budget tax hikes as leading hauliers took aim the measures, which could cripple growth and see more transport and logistics companies collapse into administration. Speaking at an RHA parliamentary reception, […]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is standing by its claims that the volume of exports going via British ports to the EU plummeted by 68% last month, despite a government statement to the contrary. The […]
New EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules are being introduced on 20 August, including a requirement for drivers to ‘return home’ every four weeks, writes Chris Tindall. The Department for Transport said there will […]
Increasing the speed limit of HGVs to 60mph has had no impact on safety, according to a UK government report. Issued by the Department for Transport, the report is the third and final assessment into […]
Transport organisations have welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s series of measures to get the economy back on its feet but warned that more was needed to prevent job losses. Rishi Sunak announced a £160bn […]
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that truck testing will restart from 4 July for those vehicles given exemptions at the start of the coronavirus lockdown. Since 21 March, trucks and trailers […]
There are almost 50% more trucks using the A75 between Stranraer and Gretna than there are on average across the Scottish Trunk Road Network, according to the Scottish Government. A Freedom of Information (FOI) enquired […]
It appears Government will put in place less robust EU border checks on imports than intended after the Brexit transition period finishes at the end of this year. The decision, reported in the Financial Times, […]
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