Policy

Andrew Jones has replaced Claire Perry as the minister responsible for freight and logistics at the Department for Transport following a post-election reshuffle. Perry has been the incumbent for the past six months but remains part of the DfT line-up…

Two of the North West’s key transport organisations are joining forces to create a “world-class” road network for Greater Manchester. Highways England and Transport for Greater Manchester have signed a memorandum of understanding on a long-term vision for the region’s…

Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins has announced two new environmental sustainability goals as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint. The global supplier will help customers to reduce fuel usage and also target a reduction in its own CO2 levels throughout…

The SMMT has reiterated that latest diesel engines are the “cleanest ever” after the UK’s highest court ruled that government must take action to cut air pollution. The ruling came as a result of campaigners taking legal action after the…

DAF Trucks is supporting Think Logistics, a new industry-led drive to encourage 16-19-year-olds into a career in the transport and logistics sector. Think Logistics, the brainchild of Abbey Logistics’ Steve Granite, is backed by the RHA and a number of…

Fleet managers asking employees for access to their driving licence records could find themselves on the wrong side of the law in the confusion surrounding the upcoming abolition of the licence paper counterpart, according to LicenceCheck. Under the recently enabled…

The Road Haulage Association has called upon the 2.1 million voters working in the road haulage and logistics industry to reach out to political candidates who will support a 3ppl cut in fuel duty. Launching its General Election 2015 Manifesto…

The Freight Transport Association is calling on government to provide “better support” to the logistics sector. Launching its FTA Logistics Manifesto 2015 at the CV Show, the organisation has made a list of the 10 most important things the next…

The increased speed limit for HGVs, which came into effect on 6 April, has received a mixed response from industry bodies.

Transport for London has confirmed London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will launch in the capital on 7 September 2020. SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes welcomed the move, as it will “set a precedent not only in the UK, but…