The RAC and the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) are calling on ministers to make training on preventative road maintenance compulsory for local authorities, in a bid to address the UK’s worsening pothole problem. They…

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has revealed that more than 117,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers have left the profession in the past year, raising fresh fears over the resilience of the UK’s supply chains.…

Fresh data has cast doubt on government claims that the steep rise in Dartford Crossing charges would help cut congestion. From 1 September, the cost for cars, motorhomes and small minibuses jumped from £2.50 to…

A new road safety campaign has been introduced to help drivers navigate motorways more safely, especially when travelling near heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The initiative, developed by National Highways in collaboration with RED Driver Training,…

Royal Mail has confirmed plans to introduce 3,500 redesigned postboxes fitted with solar technology, following a pilot earlier this year in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The company describes the move as the most significant update to…

DP World has introduced a new Low Carbon Truck Programme (LCTP) at its London Gateway and Southampton terminals, in what it calls a first for the UK logistics sector. The scheme, developed in partnership with…

With thousands of newly qualified drivers set to join the nation’s motorways this summer, National Highways and RED Driver Training are reminding motorists of the importance of staying safe around heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). August…

New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that the UK’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market shrank by 11.2% in the second quarter of 2025, with just 10,185 new registrations recorded.…

Heathrow Airport has formally submitted its plans for a third runway to the government, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander set to review the proposal. The next stage will see a public consultation on the national…