The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has said, in response to the introduction of the greatly extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London which includes almost everywhere within the M25 orbital motorway, that it needs to be made easier to move away from fossil fuels.

The UK Traffic Commissioner (TC) is urging all holders of operator’s licences to check whether the e-mail address, telephone number and postal address, held by the TC and linked to their account, are correct.

Inceptio Technology is a Chinese developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks.

Maritime Transport, a leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics in the UK, has been named Road Freight Company of the Year at the 2023 Multimodal Awards, held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on 13 June.

DKV Mobility, the European B2B platform for on-the-road payments, has announced an increase in its network by 570 stations in the UK and Ireland through its partnership with Valero.

New research commissioned by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, shows that the public are divided about the benefits of motorcycling in improving air quality and traffic flow, leading the charity to raise awareness about the potential motorcycles have in easing congestion and reducing emissions.

After months of campaigning, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed a government announcement that the funding band for the HGV C+E apprenticeship has risen from £7,000 to £8,000.

In response to a recent announcement from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association), a trade organisation for those involved in vehicle leasing, has reemphasised the challenges being faced by van operators in their transition to zero emission.

Volvo Trucks is introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, capable of delivering an increased range of up to 450 km and making it possible to electrify even more city transport assignments.

Renault Trucks has made major improvements to its heavy-duty T, T High, and C & K models, focussing on well-being and safety. Photos: The 2024 heavy-duty range Renault Trucks models incorporate the latest in driver assistance technology.

Scania is to offer seamless access to a Europe-based charging network suitable for mixed fleets of trucks and buses, to help simplify the transition to electrification and fulfil customers’ need for more charging solutions.

Scania is taking a massive step towards decarbonising its supply chain by placing its first order for green steel.

The DVSA in the UK has announced a new programme to help new vehicle operators qualify for the Earned Recognition Scheme.

Longer semi-trailers (LSTs) are now being used on Great Britain's roads. Vehicle operators can now tow LSTs measuring up to 2.05 metres, longer than a standard semi-trailer (up to 15.56 metres long).

Volvo Trucks has launched a new range of safety systems aimed at increasing the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.

Volvo Trucks says it is leading the market for heavy electric trucks in Europe and in North America after the first quarter of 2023. In total, the Swedish truck manufacturer has sold almost 5,000 electric trucks in around 40 countries.

After an 11-year trial by some of the UK’s biggest transport companies including, Royal Mail, Argos and Stobbart, the government has decided to allow longer lorries to operate on Britain’s roads.

The International Transport Forum (ITF) in the UK has recently published a report examining what is needed now to support automated vehicles, focussing on three policy-making areas: physical infrastructure, data and digital infrastructure, and institutional frameworks.

Although the need to decarbonise transport is now widely accepted, it still raises questions among transport and logistics professionals.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) handed a petition to No 10 Downing Street on 25 April calling for more safe and secure parking for truck and coach drivers.