The government has warned operators that exemptions to current Covid-19 self-isolation rules will only be for "very limited" exceptional circumstances, assessed on a case-by-case basis.The announcement comes in the wake…
The extent of the pandemic on Tradeteam’s financial results is revealed in its latest accounts, which showed turnover plummeted by 40% last year.The DHL Supply Chain subsidiary specialising in drinks…
Government plans aimed at tackling the HGV driver shortage crisis which stop short of issuing temporary visas to foreign drivers have been given a muted welcome by the haulage industry.In…
We would like to update you on a number of changes affecting UK and international hauliers.Changes to haulier testing requirements for fully vaccinated UK hauliers returning from amber list countriesFrom…
Eight companies have been shortlisted to receive a share of £15 million to develop first-of-a-kind production plants across the UK that will turn waste into jet fuel.Announced as part of…
The first Avanti West Coast Pendolino has entered Alstom's Widnes depot, marking the start of a £117 million investment to refurbish and transform the train fleet. The programme will transform all…
We would like to update you on a number of changes affecting UK and international hauliers.Changes to haulier testing requirements for fully vaccinated UK hauliers returning from amber list countriesFrom…
In October 2017, NHS Doctor Suzanna Bull was killed whilst cycling in Birmingham.Despite it being illegal to operate a heavy vehicle with an obscured windscreen, this fatal incident happened because…
Road users will often concentrate on the hazards in front of them. But for vehicles pulling heavy loads, it’s often the hazard behind that’s the greatest threat.Ensuring loads are secure…
Vehicle tax evasion is against the law and while over 98% of vehicles are taxed correctly, a small minority of vehicle keepers continue to break the law. It costs HM Treasury £94…