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.

The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has expressed concerns about the percentage of at-work drivers who believe it’s acceptable to drive under the influence of drink and drugs.

National Highways has launched a new online library through its Driving for Better Business programme to help the growing number of organisations find the right resources for their drivers.

According to a survey carried out by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, Britain is in the midst of a drug-driving epidemic, with potentially millions of motorists getting behind the wheel after consuming illegal drugs: cannabis and cocaine being the most widely used drug-driver substances.

From 1 April, 2023, some changes will take effect in the DSSA HGV inspection manuals. The changes relate to the following:

Following the runaway success of its free, multi award-winning Van Driver Toolkit, National Highways has produced Toolbox Talks, a series of short, easy to follow videos – each lasting around 8-10 minutes - to help the growing number of organisations who use light commercial vehicles to educate their drivers.

The government has announced a consultation on proposed changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). The Road Haulage Association (RHA) would like operators and drivers to respond to a short survey to help it articulate a clear position on the views of the industry.

The Spring Budget provided some support for warehousing and logistics businesses, but it should have gone further, according to Clare Bottle, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA).

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation about proposed reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) qualification.

Members of the Prospect Union will join others striking on Wednesday, 15 March over Civil Service wide concerns.

EVBox, a leading EV charging station provider, has announced the imminent launch of its latest AC charging station, EVBox Liviqo. Livigo - which is part of the company’s new generation of EV chargers - will be available by summer 2023.

From 1 March, 2023 electric trucks have been granted priority passage and handling in the container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg.

Logistics UK has launched a new portfolio of Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Training Courses covering safety awareness, preparing vehicles for repairs and carrying out system repairs and component replacements.

Logistics UK has announced the appointment of James Adcroft, Transport Compliance Manager at Tesco, as the new Chair of its Road Freight Council.