TC lays waste to Midlands haulier
A director of a Lichfield waste haulage business has been disqualified for three years after presiding over “a disturbingly non-compliant operation”. Nick Denton, West Midlands TC, said Jones Waste Services…
Drunk HGV driver loses licence
An HGV driver who drank whisky and then fell asleep at the wheel before colliding with the central reservation, has lost his licence.Lauri Martel, 40, was arrested by police in…
The UK is about to experience a catastrophic HGV driver shortage for the first time in 20 years and we must brace ourselves for impact.
Driver Require has just released its latest Report – a comprehensive investigation into “A Perfect Storm of Elevated Demand and Reduced Supply in the UK Haulage Sector in 2021”, which has brought…
Stronger national carbon targets must be backed by clear-cut policies
Last month, Boris Johnson made a positive step towards a greener future for the UK by agreeing to enshrine a new carbon target to reduce our national emissions by 78%…
CILT submits evidence on zero emission vehicles and road pricing
The Institute is one of some 130 organisations and individuals that has submitted evidence to the Transport Select Committee’s study of zero emission vehicles and road pricing. CILT's submission can be…
TfL urges riders and drivers to watch out for each other as too many young lives are lost each year
Transport for London (TfL) and the police are encouraging road users to watch out for each other in a new advertising campaign during Global Road Safety Week, following a worrying…
Santander extends sponsorship of TfL’s Santander Cycles scheme with e-bikes set to be introduced next summer
Transport for London (TfL) has reached an agreement with cycle hire sponsor Santander that will see the financial services provider continue its sponsorship of London’s flagship cycle hire scheme, Santander…
Drivers urged to clean up their act as part of national spring clean
Litter presents a serious safety risk and besides being unsightly, it’s also a risk to wildlife and the environment. So, Highways England has joined Keep Britain Tidy’s Million Mile Mission…
London’s trial of rental e-scooters begins
Transport for London (TfL), London Councils, participating boroughs and e-scooter operators Dott, Lime and TIER have launched a trial of rental e-scooters in the capital, which will last for up…
Birmingham Clean Air Zone: No payments for first two weeks
rivers will not be charged for entering Birmingham's new Clean Air Zone for the first two weeks, the city council has announced.The scheme, covering the city centre and targeting high-polluting…