London
Latest News26 Sep 2019Waltham Forest’s Draft Local Plan to include FORS Silver accreditation
Waltham Forest plan for FORS Silver standard.
Latest News25 Sep 2019DHL Express brings electric vans to London
The 10 new Renault ZE Masters vans mark the first stage in DHL's plan to operate 400 electric vehicles in its UK-wide fleet by 2025.
Latest News5 Sep 2019‘Upcycled’ Refuse Collection Vehicles lead London zero-emission plans
Veolia has partnered with Westminster City Council, trialling two electric Refuse Collection Vehicles (eRCV) on the streets of London, in aid of its zero-emission plans.
Van News3 Aug 2018Almost 90% of van drivers could be charged to drive into London, says The Van Insurer
Almost 90% of van drivers in London and South East could be charged more than £5,000 to drive in the capital from 2021, according to The Van Insurer.
Truck News23 Mar 2018London Mayor’s Direct Vision Standard plan is flawed, says FTA
FTA is concerned the scheme will fail to deliver the safety improvements Khan is hoping for.
Truck News21 Mar 2018Lawsons adds gas-powered Iveco to London fleet
Lawsons has taken delivery of its first gas-powered heavy truck, a 26-tonne Iveco Stralis.
Van News23 Feb 2018FTA warns against road maintenance spending freeze in London
All non-essential road improvements in the capital have been put on hold for two years, due to a shortage of funds, by the deputy mayor for transport, Val Shawcross.
Truck News23 May 2017Trenchcon invests in direct vision Volvo mixer
The UK’s first Volvo FE Low Entry Cab (LEC) 6x2 rigid for truckmixer application has entered service with Trenchcon in North West London.
Truck News30 Sep 2016Mayor of London proposes safety star rating for HGVs in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced proposals for a 'star rating' for driver vision.
- People News24 Mar 2016
FTA delivers 'freight manifesto' to London mayoral candidates
The FTA has delivered its 'freight manifesto' for the capital to mayoral candidates standing in next month's London elections.
- Latest News24 Feb 2016
Lorry ban would put more vehicles on London’s roads, says FTA
FTA says London mayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon’s call for a peak-hour lorry ban is short-sighted.
- Truck News8 Feb 2016
Possible London Mayor move to ban freight 'counterproductive', says FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says any move to ban freight vehicles from London or charge for certain types would have a negative effect on safety, congestion and emissions.
- Truck News25 Jan 2016
20,000th driver completes London Safe Urban Driving course
20,000 UK licensed HGV drivers have now taken Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Safe Urban Driving course.
Truck News15 Oct 2015London Freight Enforcement Partnership is the “right way to go” says FTA
The FTA has pledged its support for the London Freight Enforcement Partnership, which was launched on October 13.
Truck News17 Aug 2015London cyclists ‘play chicken with their lives’
Commercial Fleet takes a ride through the capital in the latest cyclist-aware Volvo truck.
Latest News4 Aug 2015TfL fines UK Power Networks more than £17,000
Transport for London (TfL) has successfully prosecuted UK Power Network in connection with a range of roadwork offences.
Latest News9 Jun 201572% of London parking fine appeals won, says FTA
Almost three quarters of parking fines were appealed successfully, according to an FTA survey.
