The Road Haulage Association has introduced a new industry framework aimed at helping van operators meet their legal and professional responsibilities. Known as the RHA Van Standard, the guidance is intended to support businesses running…

Lorry drivers passing through Somerset are being offered on-the-spot health checks at a local truck stop, as part of an NHS initiative designed to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation within the profession. At Junction 24…

A large new logistics warehouse in Milton Keynes has been completed, though the identity of the business set to move in has yet to be revealed. The development, known as Logistics City, is located on…

Drivers in Northern Ireland could soon see significant changes to speed limits following the launch of a wide-ranging review by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). A 14-week public consultation opened on 14 January and will…

The government has unveiled a wide-ranging road safety strategy that signals tougher expectations for businesses whose staff drive as part of their work. Legal experts say operators with strong training programmes and clear oversight of…

Parcel locker specialist InPost has confirmed it is considering a takeover approach after receiving an initial, non-binding proposal from a group of investors. Reports suggest the consortium is led by private equity firm Advent International,…

UK-based international haulage firms could see stronger cross-border business this year as changes to EU freight and movement rules begin to reshape competition, according to the Road Haulage Association (RHA). The trade body says recent…

Essex Police has begun using handheld thermal imaging devices to identify potential faults in lorry tyres, a technique the force believes is currently unique in England. The commercial vehicle unit, which previously relied on visual…

Insite, previously known as HGVC, has revealed it has helped more than 4,500 new lorry drivers qualify through government-backed skills bootcamps, with most trainees moving straight into jobs. The company hailed the scheme as a…