Fleet operators are struggling with the shift to electric vans due to high upfront costs and insufficient charging infrastructure, according to a Department for Energy Security and Net Zero report conducted by TRL. Despite policies…

Haulage firms are calling for improved communication regarding the reopening of Holyhead, one of the UK’s busiest ports, which has been closed since Storm Darragh caused significant damage. Located in Anglesey, north Wales, the port…

As the New Year begins and roads remain busy, motoring experts are reminding drivers to take extra care when overtaking heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on motorways. Specialists from Smith Bros emphasised the importance of understanding…

Up to 80 hydrogen-powered trucks could be operating around Wallsend within five years if French-owned hydrogen producer Lhyfe secures government funding. The company has applied for support under the second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR), aiming…

The UK has seen a significant rise in the number of HGV drivers, with figures from Logistics UK showing an increase of nearly 55,000 drivers in the past year – a growth of almost 21%.…

Henry Boot has announced a new partnership with Feldberg Capital to establish a specialist industrial and logistics development business. The joint venture, named Origin, is set to deliver £1 billion worth of projects over the…

Edward Pears Stobart, the founder of one of Britain’s most iconic haulage businesses, passed away on 25 November 2024, aged 95. Born in Cumberland in 1929, Eddie began his career in farming before establishing a…

The RTITB (Road Transport Industry Training Board) has introduced a new LGV/HGV Driver Mentor course to support new drivers in refining their skills and learning best practices. This training aims to build confidence and competence…

Amazon has unveiled its most advanced automated warehouse to date, integrating robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its 3-million-square-foot facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. Despite the cutting-edge technology, the site will still rely on a substantial…