Highways England
New Contracts6 AugSsangYong to provide fleet of Mussos to Highways England
Highways England has awarded a new supply contract to SsangYong, as it takes control of its fleet procurement.
Latest News31 JulRioned orders 46 FUSO Canters
Based in Thetford, Norfolk, the Dutch-owned company expects to be purchasing some 40-plus chassis per year from East Anglia Dealer Orwell Truck & Van.
Truck News25 JulFusion Processing joins HelmUK HGV platooning trial
Bespoke system will enable platooning of three DAF HGVs as part of £8.1 million trial, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and Highways England.
Truck News17 JunLongest ever load negotiates Dartford tunnel
The Dartford tunnel saw its longest ever free-flow load pass through it recently when it was used to transport an enormous 41-metre-long footbridge.
Truck News24 MaySelf-driving truck trial evaluated following A14 trial
Highways England and Blackwell, the earthworks contractor, have completed work on a short trial involving an autonomous dump truck (ADT) on the A14
People News16 MayGo Plant Fleet Services puts drivers through Passport scheme
Go Plant Fleet Services has now put more than 200 of its drivers through the Highways England Passport scheme.
Truck News9 MayGiant mobile barrier lorries join Highways England fleet
The 70ft-long mobile barrier lorries were originally designed for military use to protect against roadside bombs.
Latest News3 MayHighways England starts live test to reduce CV tyre failures
Highways England is undertaking live tests of a technology that could help reduce commercial vehicles tyre failures by 75% on the country’s strategic road network (SRN).
Truck News14 FebHighways England to stop vehicles for DVSA
Commercial vehicle drivers could be stopped by a Highways England Traffic Officer, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced.
Truck News12 NovNew fleet of gritters for Highways England
A fleet of new look gritters will take to the road this winter following a multi-million pound investment by Highways England.
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 News30 AprHighways England offers smart motorway training for commercial drivers
Highways England has joined forces with the FTA to offer safety training for drivers who travel on smart motorways.
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.
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.
Latest News16 Nov‘Do not use hard shoulder to undertake our gritters’, urges Highways England
Highways England has urged UK motorists to avoid using the hard shoulder to undertake its gritters.
Truck News6 NovWatch: Highways England’s unmarked HGV catches 4,000 dangerous drivers
Nearly two thirds of the drivers who were stopped were illegally using a mobile phone while driving, putting themselves and others at risk.
Latest News28 SepHighways England hits back at North West litter with giant funnel bins
Highways England will provide giant funnel bins at motorway service areas in a bid to tackle the North West’s litter.
Latest News6 OctHGV cab catches almost 2,700 dangerous drivers on England’s roads
Irresponsible drivers have been caught breaking the law and endangering lives in a new safety initiative.
Truck News18 JulFTA calls for better information on roadworks
The FTA would like Highways England to provide a better flow of information on forthcoming roadworks so that operators can plan ahead.
Latest News27 JanNew tunnel proposed as alternative to Dartford Crossing
A consultation has been launched after a new tunnel was revealed as the preferred option for a new lower Thames crossing.
