Department for Transport
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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 2021Traffic 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.
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Truck News 26 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.
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Latest News 20 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.
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Van News 18 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).
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Truck News 9 Nov 2020Longer and heavier trucks proposed by Government
Government launches consultations to make longer and heavier trucks a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads.
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Van News 5 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.
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Truck News 7 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.
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Latest News 6 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.
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Latest News 23 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.
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Truck News 12 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).
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Truck News 26 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.
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Latest News 20 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.
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Truck News 3 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.
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Blog 1 Oct 2019Alcohol Interlocks: Fleet managers must lead the way in tackling drink driving
By Andrew Overton, CEO of Connexas Group
