Department for Transport
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Truck News 24 Aug 2021DfT considers 48-tonne trucks as longer lorries move a step closer
Longer lorries could hit UK roads from as early as next year after the Government gave the green light to the introduction of longer-semi trailers (LSTs).
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Truck News 20 Aug 2021Fleets urged to get involved in UK platooning trial
TRL wants to hear from freight operators that could help contribute to the UK platooning trial.
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Latest News 11 Aug 2021Future of traffic commissioners under spotlight as DfT launches review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a review into the future of the country’s traffic commissioners.
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Latest News 11 Aug 2021
Traffic commissioners publish annual report
The Traffic Commissioners (TC) for Great Britain have published its annual report for 2020 to 2021.
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Latest News 10 Aug 2021DVSA consultation on test changes to address driver shortage
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation on proposals to help ease the chronic shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers.
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Latest News 9 Aug 2021Drivers’ hours relaxation extended until October
The DfT has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours enforcement until October, due to the continued pressures on local and national supply chains.
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Latest News 4 Aug 2021Fleets invited to apply for share of £400,000 eCargo bike fund
The new funding round has been announced by the Energy Saving Trust and the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Truck News 27 Jul 2021UK 'electric road' study part of £20m electric truck trials
Department for Transport (DfT) funding of £20 million has been announced to deliver a series of projects to help support the uptake of zero emission trucks.
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Truck News 22 Jul 2021Driver shortage forces temporary closure of some BP fuel stations
A “handful” of BP petrol stations have been closed temporarily due to driver shortages impacting the delivery of fuel.
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Truck News 20 Jul 2021Government announces truck test overhaul to tackle driver shortage
Ministers have unveiled a package of measures to tackle the HGV driver shortage and ease pressure on the sector.
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Latest News 16 Jul 2021
Logistics UK launches ‘Route to Zero’ campaign
The moves comes in the wake of Government plans to end the sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040.
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Truck News 8 Jul 2021Shortage of HGV drivers exacerbated as UK economy bounces back
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales to alleviate “acute supply chain pressures”, says DfT.
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Latest News 7 Jul 2021
New Freight Portal supports fleet operators to reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs
The Energy Saving Trust, Zemo Partnership and the Department for Transport (DfT) have relaunched and revamped the Freight Portal.
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Van News 15 Jun 2021DfT survey shows how electric vans are being deployed and where
Price, size, range and capacity are still barriers to uptake, according to operator responses.
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Latest News 10 May 2021New security measures to stop terror attacks involving vehicles
New guidance has been published for fleets by the Government to minimise the risk of commercial vehicles being used in a terror attack.
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Truck News 21 Apr 2021
Traffic management measures in Kent stood down
Hauliers no longer need a Kent Access Permit to travel between the UK and the EU, Government says.
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People News 29 Mar 2021
Covid-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.
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Latest News 26 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.
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Latest News 18 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).
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Truck News 7 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.
