Department for Transport
People News29 Mar 2021Covid-19 testing for van and truck drivers
Hauliers arriving in England from abroad from April 6, will need to take a Covid-19 test if they are staying for more than two days, the Government has announced.
Latest News26 Mar 2021Gas networks set out net zero road map for HGVs
Switching HGVs to gas fuels, including biomethane, bio-compressed natural gas (CNG), and hydrogen, could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 38% by 2030.
Latest News18 Mar 2021Updated: Plug-in van and truck grants cut
The Government has been criticised for cutting the plug-in van and truck grants just as commercial operators begin deploying electric vehicles (EVs).
Truck News7 Dec 2020Commercial fleet study shows reduction in mileage
Commercial fleets which operate around 2,600 vehicles with longer semi-trailers (LSTs) have saved 33.5 million miles and 48,000 tonnes of CO2.
Truck News26 Nov 2020DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”
The outgoing head of the DVSA, Gareth Llewellyn, has called for traffic commissioners to be scrapped and HGV inspections to be overhauled.
Latest News20 Nov 2020Government funds new gritters and calls on councils to keep roads open
The Government is calling on local authorities to stock up on salt and grit this winter, while bolstering Highways England’s fleet of gritters.
- Van News18 Nov 2020
Electric van uptake increases as more fleets make the switch
A growing number of fleets are starting to make the switch to plug-in vehicles, according to data published by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Truck News9 Nov 2020Longer and heavier trucks proposed by Government
Government launches consultations to make longer and heavier trucks a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads.
Van News5 Oct 2020Half of vans travel less than 15 miles from their base
Just over a third of GB-based vans travelled regionally (34%), 14% travelled nationally and 1% internationally on a typical day.
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 2020
Benefits 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.
