Department for Transport
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.
Latest News20 Aug 2018TruTac helps HGV operators manage DfT’s vehicle testing revisions
TruTac has announced that it will help operators manage Working Time Directive rules following the Department for Transport’s (DfT) rule revision.
Truck News19 Jun 2018Government funding for project to turn waste wood into fuel
Winners of the Future Fuels for Flight and Freight Competition announced.
Truck News24 May 2018MWheels working with DfT to improve wheel safety on commercial vehicles
The DfT has agreed to work with MWheels to investigate ways in which the HGV Inspection Manual’s section on wheels can be enhanced to improve vehicle safety.
Latest News23 May 2018RHA says ‘parking measures don‘t go far enough’ in response to DfT’s National Lorry Parking survey
The RHA has said that Government plans to provide more parking does not “go far enough” in response to the DfT’s National Lorry Parking Survey.
Truck News10 Apr 2018TRL’s Rob Wallis to give truck platooning trial update at Microlise Transport Conference
TRL’s “world first” truck platooning team will take to the stage at the Microlise Transport Conference, on May 16, with updates on the trial.
Truck News29 Mar 2018Government announces changes to the road user levy
The Government says that the cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads after it announced changes to the road user levy.
