Volvo Trucks’ latest launch film has reached new heights. To demonstrate the power and strength of its four new vehicles, Volvo built a colossal 15-metre, 58-tonne truck tower, stacking its four new trucks on top of one another. Adding to that, they stood President Roger Alm on top!

The search has begun for the UK’s best van drivers with the launch of FTA’s 2020 Driver of the Year competition. Now in its seventh year, the popular event will take place on Saturday, 13 June 2020 at the Bott Ltd facilities in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Heel-dragging at the top of government has meant that some HGV drivers critical to Britain’s response to the COVID-19 crisis have been forced to stop work altogether, according to the UK’s leading business organisation representing the logistics industry.

Driving electronics specialist Snooper has launched a new device to help prevent almost 2,000 bridge strikes that take place in Britain each year.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched e-DCPC, an online version of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) course to ensure heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) drivers can continue to undertake essential compliance training throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

Leading global manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, EVBox, has announced a new partnership with the eMobility platform provider has·to·be. The move will enable both EVBox and has·to·be cardholders to access their charging networks throughout Europe.

The UK government has agreed to delay the introduction of all new Clean Air Zones (CAZs) until 2021.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Apprenticeship Levy should be paused throughout the COVID-19 outbreak to prevent businesses paying tax towards a funding programme they are unable to draw down from.

Leading industry players in the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure sector have come together to form a new alliance, ChargeUp Europe, that will support the roll out of consumer-centric EV policies in Europe.

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars, vans and motorcycles due for MOT from 30 March, 2020 will be given a six-month extension.

According to research published by automotive repair company Kwik Fit, UK motorists spent a total of £1.25 billion repairing pothole damage to their vehicles over the last year.

From Monday 23 March, Transport for London (TfL) has suspended all road user charging schemes in the capital until further notice.

The Senior Traffic Commissioner in the UK has new guidance to assist the transport industry. The Statutory Document seeks to offer support through flexible working practices and a balanced approach.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling for the UK government to reform its clean air zone (CAZ) policy as matter of urgency.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for the UK government to make use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) a permanent fixture on the UK’s roads following the successful outcome of its trial. However, the trial has been extended until 2027.

Scania has introduced side detection technology utilising two different systems.

Plans for a controversial charging CAZ (Clean Air Zone) in Coventry have been scrapped in a move the Road Haulage Association (RHA) described as a victory for common sense.