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The launch of Highways England will deliver the largest investment in England’s major roads when it launches on 1 April. The government-owned company, which replaces the Highways Agency, has laid out plans to invest £11 billion to improve England’s motorways

25 March 2015 #CV Sector #Logistics #News #Other #Policy #Truck

Standards of the UK’s motorway service stations fall “woefully short” of acceptable, according to the Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association. Richard Burnett is calling on government to consider the state of motorway services an election issue. “At a


Britain’s economy risks grinding to a halt for want of truck drivers and action must be taken now. That was the stark warning delivered by transport industry executives at a recent conference organised by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) called


Government is aiming to “revolutionise” travel in the north of Britain by setting out plans for a road investments and a new TransNorth rail system. The recommendations are detailed in a report published by Transport for the North (TfN) and

17 March 2015 #Logistics #News #Policy #Top Stories

A new company will take over the running of motorways and major A-roads from 1 April 2015, government has confirmed. Highways England will benefit from new longer-term funding, enabling it to plan and invest in skills and equipment to speed

13 March 2015 #Policy #Top Stories

A big jump in demand from British car manufacturers for British-sourced components is further proof of the UK’s automotive industry renaissance.

12 March 2015 #Policy #Top Stories

Twelve British cities have been shortlisted to become international examples of ultra-low emission vehicle use.


Nodding off at your desk because you had a poor night’s sleep is embarrassing. Nodding off at the wheel of a truck for the same reason could prove catastrophic. In both cases the cause could be OSAS – Obstructive Sleep

03 March 2015 #Logistics #News #Policy #Top Stories

A new anti-drug driving law comes into effect in England and Wales from 2 March, making it a criminal offence to drive with drugs in your body. The new ruling removes the need to prove impairment and makes prosecution easier

17 February 2015 #CV Show #Logistics #News #Policy #Top Stories #Truck

The Highways Agency is to introduce a permanent ban on HGVs overtaking on the M11 within the next 12 months. The decision was made after a successful trial ban on uphill sections between junctions eight and nine reduced congestion and

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