Department for Transport
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Latest News 9 Jan 2023Government cash to help SMEs develop greener freight solutions
A £7 million Government-backed fund is being targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them decarbonise freight.
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Latest News 21 Dec 2022Senior Traffic Commissioner wants views on how laws applied
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to how Traffic Commissioners apply the law when regulating the commercial fleet industry.
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Truck News 24 Nov 2022Government cash to improve HGV roadside facilities
The Government has announced £32.5 million in match-funding to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers.
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Latest News 3 Nov 2022Greater number of delivery vehicles and EVs ‘increases’ pedestrian risk
Red Corporate Driver Training believes the greater number of last-mile delivery vehicles and electric vehicles on urban roads could increase pedestrian risk.
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Latest News 31 Oct 2022UK Government hydrogen support lacking, says FleetCheck
Fleet Check is claiming that the UK is “slipping further behind” in adopting the hydrogen for road transport, following the closure of three filling stations.
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Latest News 10 Oct 2022Amazon investing €1bn to electrify fleet operations
Amazon plans to invest more than €1 billion (£876m) over the next five years to electrify its fleet across Europe, including more than £300 million in the UK.
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Latest News 30 Sep 2022Van and truck traffic rise as car miles fall on pre-pandemic levels
Car traffic has increased by a third (32.9%) year-on-year, but is down on levels seen before the pandemic, according to new data released by the DfT.
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Truck News 13 Sep 2022Drivers’ hours rules relaxed to support Queen’s funeral
The Department for Transport (DfT) has introduced a temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the EU drivers’ hours rules for drivers involved in the delivery of Operation London Bridge.
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Truck News 5 Sep 2022
Safety concerns over plans to allow car licence holders to drive trucks
Fleets urged to have their say on two consultations ahead of possible licence overhaul.
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Latest News 12 Aug 2022Driver shortage: Huge increase in truck driving tests
Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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Truck News 11 Aug 2022Government and logistics sector launch recruitment campaign
The Government and the logistics industry have launched a new recruitment campaign to help boost recruitment across the sector.
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Van News 10 Aug 2022Government opens consultation on driver licence flexibility for electric vans
The DfT is seeking views from the fleet industry on changes to driving licence flexibility for alternatively-fuelled vans and other vehicles of similar weight.
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Latest News 5 Aug 2022DfT considers licence change to allow heavy van use
Reintroducing the right for people who pass their car driving test to be able to drive larger vans or lorries is being considered by the Government.
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Latest News 27 Jul 2022
Cut fuel duty by 15p per litre for essential users, says APPG
The Government is being urged to introduce an immediate ‘essential user rebate’ by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics.
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Truck News 14 Jul 2022
Major update to the operator licensing guide
The Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing Guide has been revised and updated to reflect changes in legislation and brought into line with accessibility criteria.
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Truck News 6 Jul 2022Magtec leads project to accelerate adoption of zero emission trucks
Magtec is heading a £3.25m government-back project to help accelerate the adoption of zero emission trucks for NHS Wales and help support uptake across the UK.
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Truck News 28 Jun 2022New regulations allowing use of longer semi-trailers
New regulations allowing the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) will come into force in the autumn, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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Truck News 21 Jun 2022
Government considers basing new HGV Levy on emissions
The Government has published proposals to replace the suspended HGV Levy with an emissions-based charge, where some operators will see fees rise.
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Latest News 15 Jun 2022HGV driver recruitment campaign and Future of Freight plan unveiled
New Government-backed recruitment campaign, aimed at tackling the driver shortage, is one part of DfT's Future of Freight plan.
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Latest News 13 Jun 2022Government may relax 2035 EV truck date
Special case HGVs may get exemption as ministers launch £200m electric vehicle project.
