Lorry Driver Shortage Worsens as Industry Struggles to Attract New Recruits
Date: Monday, 03 March 2025 14:57
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The UK is once again facing a shortage of lorry drivers, raising concerns about potential supply chain disruptions and empty supermarket shelves. While the industry saw a temporary boost in recruitment following the Covid crisis…
New Law to Ban Devices Used in Car Theft
Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 11:33
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A new law set to be introduced in England and Wales will outlaw sophisticated electronic devices used by criminals to steal cars. More than 700,000 vehicles were broken into last year, with high-tech gadgets like…
Report Highlights Fire Risks in Electric HGV Charging Sites
Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025 11:32
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A new investigation into fire risks linked to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) has outlined measures to improve the design and safety of charging infrastructure. Commissioned by Connected Places Catapult, part of Innovate UK, the…
Edinburgh Unveils High-Tech HGV Fleet to Boost Road Safety
Date: Monday, 17 February 2025 13:42
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Edinburgh City Council has introduced a new fleet of heavy goods vehicles and welfare buses fitted with advanced safety features. The 152 HGVs, including bin lorries, road sweepers, gritters, mobile libraries, and construction vehicles, along…
HGVC Unveils New App to Streamline HGV Driver Training
Date: Monday, 17 February 2025 13:41
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HGVC, a specialist in HGV driver training, has launched an exclusive app to support trainee drivers and simplify the training process. This latest initiative is part of the company’s efforts to address the UK’s ongoing…
UK Faces Urgent Need for 40,000 New HGV Drivers Annually
Date: Monday, 10 February 2025 15:44
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A new report from the Road Haulage Association (RHA) warns that the UK logistics sector requires 40,000 new HGV drivers each year for the next five years to maintain supply chain stability. The report, Lorry…
Government Approves Key Road Upgrades to Cut Journey Times
Date: Monday, 10 February 2025 15:36
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Drivers across Wiltshire, Leeds, Essex, and Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from faster and more efficient journeys as the government approves four major road improvement projects. The upgrades will focus on key routes, including the…
New Self-Repairing Asphalt Offers Hope for UK’s Pothole Crisis
Date: Monday, 03 February 2025 14:44
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Haulage operators in the UK can expect better road conditions with the development of a groundbreaking self-repairing asphalt that could help address the country's ongoing pothole problem, which costs an estimated £143.5m annually. The innovative…
New Return to Driving Course Offers Boost to Haulage Industry
Date: Monday, 03 February 2025 14:42
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Regulations, which are seen as a vital support to the haulage sector. Starting from 1 February, a new Return…
