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| Road Transport | Electric Van Proposal Is A “Victory For Common Sense”, Says Logistics UK
09:00 Wed 26th Nov 2025 | Posted By UKHAULIER
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The government’s proposals to stop treati…
The first regular service from the terminal will link Dunkirk to Piacenza in Italy, via Lyon, operated by Modalis subsidiary Delta Rail.
Located on 9.6 hectares along the Loon-Plage railway line, at the heart of a dense industrial zone and c…
At 236 miles, the M6 is the longest motorway in the UK. From the raised view of a trucker’s cab, the tarmac stretches ahead, the broken white lines strobes of light against an endless grey backdrop. For many drivers, this would be an intimidating and l…
Finding the right Christmas gift for a truck driver isn’t always simple. Most of them already carry half their life in the cab, and the rest of it is scattered somewhere between depot canteens and lay-bys. This list focuses on practical, reliable kit t…
Two lanes along a stretch of the M4 in Berkshire have reopened after a hay lorry fire.The HGV caught alight on the westbound carriageway between junction 6 for Slough and junction 8/9 for Maidenhead on Thursday at about 16:00 GMT.Firefighters worked th…
A lorry fire has caused chaos on the M4 with two lanes on the M4 westbound entry slip shut.
The closure prompted delays, with normal traffic conditions[1] not expected before 7pm tonight, according to National Highways.
The Royal Berkshire Fire and Re…
The UK haulage sector is under growing pressure to meet tightening compliance requirements, uphold high safety standards and deliver greater operational efficiency – all while operating on razor-thin margins.
While much of the conversation around fleet…
Business group Logistics UK is encouraged by Transport for London’s announcement (TfL) that the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), that removes “blindspots” for HGV drivers, is succeeding in reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries o…
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Fiona Hyslop MSP, visited Panmure House[1] at Heriot-Watt University[2] yesterday to address an industry event on decarbonising road freight in Scotland.
The event was hosted …
DAF Trucks is making a bold statement to promote fleet electrification with a limited time offer on 100 zero-emissions XD Electric 350 FT 4×2 tractor units, backed by the manufacturer’s pledge that the truck will deliver parity on Total Cost of Ow…