Department for Transport
Latest News24 JulRed 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 JunFTA 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 JunOlder 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 JunGovernment 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 MarHGVs ‘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 MarTraining 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 FebGovernment 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 SepCampaign 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 SepFraikin 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 AugGovernment 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 AugTruTac 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 JunGovernment funding for project to turn waste wood into fuel
Winners of the Future Fuels for Flight and Freight Competition announced.
Truck News24 MayMWheels 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 MayRHA 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 AprTRL’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 MarGovernment 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.
Fleet Management20 NovDelivery solutions: Less is more in the future of commercial vehicle fleets
John Maslen finds that less is more in the future of commercial fleet vehicles.
Truck News25 AugDriverless lorry trials to start on UK roads next year
Lorry 'platooning' could have major benefits for motorists and businesses in the UK, says Government.
Van News10 AugNew electric CV proposals raises risk management issue for drivers
Proposals could increase the ceiling for driving a commercial vehicle on a standard Category B licence from the current 3.5 tonnes to 4.25 tonnes.
Latest News6 JulGovernment must find more cash for roads beyond VED, says FTA
The Government’s new transport investment plan is good news for the sector, but more investment is needed to upgrade the road network, says the FTA.
