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HGVs don’t ruin Britain’s roads – they pay for them

Posted on Nov 29, 2017 by Prath520

Next time you hear someone complain about HGVs ruining Britain’s roads, you can tell them with complete confidence that the opposite is actually true, and HGVs are working hard to maintain the roads instead. According to new research by the Freight Transport Association, the tax paid by HGVs alone is almost equal to that spent..READ MORE

Tesla’s all-electric HGV showstopper

Posted on Nov 27, 2017 by Prath520

Technical innovation giants Tesla have finally launched their electric truck after several delays, and it looks like it was worth the wait. CEO Elon Musk unveiled the all-electric HGV at an event in LA last week, and took attendees by surprise as he also showcased a new electric car at the same time.   But it..READ MORE

Stoke Railway Bridge is a Target for Collisions

Posted on Nov 17, 2017 by Prath520

We cover the problem of bridge collisions quite frequently on our website, but one spot in Stoke-on-Trent could have an entire news section all of its own. The Stoke Railway Bridge in Shelton has been hit a mind-boggling 43 times in the past 8 years alone, making it the 35th most hit bridge in the country,..READ MORE

New Parking Nightmare for HGV Drivers

Posted on Nov 10, 2017 by Prath520

HGV drivers were turned away from the Ashford Truckstop in Kent in their droves last week, as the site reached capacity, and it’s caused uproar. With more than 200 drivers turned away from the official rest stop, the heat is on this and all other truck stops in the UK to expand their facilities or..READ MORE

What The Truck Is The Problem With Bridges?

Posted on Nov 09, 2017 by Prath520

Network Rail has joined forces with the haulage industry to put a stop to HGV bridge collisions once and for all. It seems that every day there’s a story in the news about a lorry hitting a bridge somewhere in the country, causing all kinds of problems for the local area around the accident. And that’s..READ MORE

Heathrow Plans HGV-sharing App

Posted on Nov 01, 2017 by Prath520

Following news earlier this year that Uber has started an app to match HGV drivers in the US with companies who need goods transporting from one place to another, there’s a UK scheme doing the same thing.  Heathrow Airport has unveiled their plans for a matchmaking app called Heathrow CargoCloud, which puts haulage firms in touch..READ MORE

Tesla Delays Electric HGV Launch

Posted on Oct 31, 2017 by Prath520

Tesla has pushed back the release of their all-electric HGV yet again, with the new date being set as 16th November 2017. Formerly due to be released in September this year, the new HGV promises to change the face of haulage by converting one of the largest and most long-distance vehicles to run without fossil fuels..READ MORE

DVSA Clarifies Cab Rest Fines

Posted on Oct 30, 2017 by Prath520

The DVSA has been forced to clarify its position on fines for working drivers who take their full weekly rest periods in their cabs. The original announcement that fines would be introduced has caused concern among the haulage industry, with many drivers questioning how these fines would work. But now the DVSA has provided some more..READ MORE

Volvo’s Biogas LGVs Could Cut Emissions by 100%

Posted on Oct 19, 2017 by Prath520

The age of natural gas-powered LGVs could be almost upon us, as Volvo unveil their latest energy-efficient lorry. Volvo’s latest Euro 6-compliant LGVs are powered entirely by natural gas – otherwise known as biogas – and they could be the future of green road haulage. In fact, the trucks could be a miraculous environment-saving solution, able..READ MORE

Access to Foreign Company Drivers on the List of FTA Concerns

Posted on Jul 25, 2016 by Prath520

With the Brexit vote now firmly behind us, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is now actively working with new prime minister Theresa May and other government officials to protect the interests of the UK logistics industry. At the top of their list of concerns are the uninterrupted flow of goods and the ability to continue..READ MORE

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