Calls to Protect Historic Bexhill High Street from Heavy Goods Vehicles
Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 14:27
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East Sussex County Council is set to review a petition urging stricter enforcement of vehicle weight limits on Bexhill’s High Street. Campaigners want large vehicles, particularly HGVs, banned from the route, which currently carries a…
HGV Drivers Urged to Act as London Safety Rules Tighten
Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 14:24
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HGV drivers operating in London are being urged to ensure their vehicles meet the latest safety standards or risk receiving fines of up to £550. The new rules form part of an update to the…
InPost Becomes UK’s Third Largest Delivery Firm Following Yodel Takeover
Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:52
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Parcel locker provider InPost has acquired courier company Yodel in a £106 million deal, propelling the business into the top three UK logistics providers. With over 9,000 collection lockers across the country, InPost will now…
Unmarked Lorry Helps Police Spot Thousands of Dangerous Drivers
Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:51
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Surrey Police have hailed an unmarked HGV cab as a “golden ticket” in their efforts to catch reckless drivers, particularly those using mobile phones behind the wheel. The initiative, known as Operation Tramline, has been…
Doncaster Sheffield Airport Revival Set to Boost Economy and Haulage Sector
Date: Monday, 14 April 2025 14:08
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The planned reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport is expected to drive major economic growth in South Yorkshire, with the haulage industry set to play a vital role in its redevelopment, according to the Road Haulage…
Weight Limits to be Introduced on M48 Severn Bridge Amid Safety Concerns
Date: Monday, 14 April 2025 14:07
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A new weight restriction is set to come into force on the M48 Severn Bridge from 27 May, following inspections that revealed deterioration in the structure’s suspension cables. National Highways has announced that vehicles over…
Green Light Given for UK's Longest Road Tunnel in £9bn Thames Project
Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:46
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The government has given the go-ahead for the construction of the UK’s longest road tunnel, as part of a £9bn infrastructure project aimed at easing congestion in the South East. The Lower Thames Crossing will…
DPD Trials New Electric HGVs as It Accelerates Towards Net-Zero
Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:44
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DPD is taking another step towards greener logistics with the launch of real-world trials for a new electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) developed by MAN. The vehicle, known as the MAN eTGX, will operate from…
Royal Mail Hits 90% Automation Milestone in Parcel Network
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:22
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Royal Mail has announced a major leap forward in its transformation journey, confirming that 90% of its parcel operations are now automated. The company hailed the achievement as a significant boost to efficiency and customer…