Haulage firms have been warned not to underestimate the impact of Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Phase 3, even though many EU states have chosen to push back its introduction. The staggered rollout has created…

An independent truck stop near one of the UK’s busiest ports has highlighted the urgent need for better welfare facilities for lorry drivers. The site provides meals, health checks, and space for dozens of vehicles,…

As the retail calendar edges towards its busiest spell, warehouse operations are bracing for the sharp spike in activity brought by Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas. These trading peaks place extraordinary pressure on logistics…

Selby MP Keir Mather has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport (DfT) in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s latest cabinet reshuffle, following the exit of former deputy leader Angela Rayner. In…

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…