Department for Transport
Truck News7 Sep 2020Autonomous trucks could be on roads within decade, says Zenzic
Roadmap needs to be rolled out successfully to allow self-driving vehicles to operate.
Latest News6 Aug 2020Fleets face ‘which is best’ alternative fuel dilemma
The Government is being urged to develop a ‘masterplan’ that will enable the decarbonisation of transport, including vans and trucks.
Latest News23 Jun 2020New cycleway camera fines to be issued by post
Drivers caught on camera, ignoring parking and loading restrictions on new cycleways, will be sent a fine by post.
Truck News12 Jun 2020Coronavirus: Relaxation of drivers’ hours rules ending
The temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules, introduced at the start of the coronavirus crisis, will end after Sunday (June 14).
Truck News26 May 2020FTA urges Government to provide lorry drivers with safe parking spaces
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging Government to follow through on its promise to provide safe parking spaces for HGV drivers.
Latest News20 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Driver medical certificate requirement removed
The Department For Transport (DfT) has announced the temporary removal of the routine D4 medical for truck and bus drivers.
Truck News3 Mar 2020Benefits of longer semi-trailers ‘held back’ by DfT
The Government should make longer semi-trailers (LSTs) a permanent fixture on the UK’s roads following the successful outcome of its trial, says the FTA.
Blog1 Oct 2019Alcohol Interlocks: Fleet managers must lead the way in tackling drink driving
By Andrew Overton, CEO of Connexas Group
People News11 Sep 2019£1m fund to boost employment in haulage sector
New DfT training programme aims to support and upskill unemployed, veterans and re-offenders to take up a transport career.
Truck News11 Sep 2019Government launches Brexit campaign for hauliers
£8m scheme aims to establish 150 pop-up advice centres across 10 countries, with messaging supported by a billboard and media advertising campaign.
Latest News24 Jul 2019Red lights evidence review for recovery operators
Michael Ellis has announced that the Department for Transport would be reviewing the evidence for letting recovery operators use red flashing warning beacons
Van News26 Jun 2019FTA critical of new tyre safety standards
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has criticised the Government for not including commercial vans in new tyre safety standards.
Truck News25 Jun 2019Older tyres banned to ‘improve road safety’
The Government says that the new rules on tyres could come into force as early as 2020.
Truck News3 Jun 2019Government urged to act over HGV driver shortage
A failure to deliver safe, secure rest areas and address shortcomings in the apprenticeship levy are damaging efforts to tackle the driver shortage, truck associations have warned.
Truck News20 Mar 2019HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy
The Government has been accused of ignoring the freight industry, with no mention of HGVs in its ‘Future of Mobility Urban Strategy’ report.
Van News13 Mar 2019Training delay hits uptake in alternative fuel vans
Fleets are holding off procurement decisions on alternative fuel large vans because training is required to drive them and the Government hasn’t actually finalised the training course.
Truck News27 Feb 2019Government to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban
The Government is launching a consultation on options to ban older tyres from use on buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses.
Truck News24 Sep 2018Campaign for Better Transport concerned over longer lorries plan
Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Government raising its concerns about the intended roll out of longer lorries on local roads.
Latest News13 Sep 2018Fraikin publishes free advice on Government’s air quality plan
Fraikin has published an executive summary of the Government’s Road to Zero – the Department for Transport’s white paper.
Van News23 Aug 2018Government wants to replace diesel delivery vans
Congestion and air quality could be improved if cargo bikes and electric vans were used for last-mile deliveries, according to the Government.
