The UK’s logistics sector could be in for a huge boost under the new Labour government! With investment in new housing being promised and infrastructure set to be improved too, the logistics sector will be busy providing support.

From the 28th October 2024, new rules will be in place affecting any hauliers operating vehicles over 12 tonnes, in the London area, read out take here.

It's long been the case, that one of the most prevalent issues facing the haulage industry, has been theft. A full lorry-load of stock can be worth tens of thousands of pounds, making them a lucrative target for criminals.

Last month, on September 11th, the UK government announced the winners of the £8 million funding for improving driver facilities at rest stops & service stations around the UK, in round 1 of applications.

After the charging area for the ULEZ (Ultra-low emission zone) expanded on 29th August, people are once again divided.

Clean air zones have been rolled out to 8 different cities across the UK already, with a 9th in Manchester currently under review. As London looks to expand its ULEZ (ultra-low emissions zone), we’re looking at why so many cities have these clean air or low emissions zones, and what the benefits are.

Richard Holden, Roads Minister recently attended an event, in conjunction with Transport Focus, the RHA, and Logistics UK, where highlighting improvements for UK truck stops, was the hot topic.

France has raised the MAM for combined transport to 46 tonnes for an 18 month trial period.

Following the nationwide shortage for HGV and LGV drivers, the Department for Transport has issued a statement which suggests in the near future, car drivers may be allowed to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes

Commercial vehicles currently hold the highest-proportion of UK roads in history, read the full breakdown here.

Yesterday was a landmark day for the logistics sector, all over the United Kingdom, as the UK Government's £40m innovation fund was unveiled. The funding is set to kick-start self-driving services in the commercial sector, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, which the Government aims to help bring together companies and investors so that sustainable business models to be rolled out nationally and exported globally.

15% of the UK’s van drivers could quit the industry by the end of 2022, we’ve been finding out why that is

The rising cost of fuel has long been documented in the press, but what are the causes and effects?

This year will see the awards hosted for the first year at the ITT hub, a free-to-attend, industry lead conference & exhibition showcasing the latest & greatest developments in transport innovation and technology, held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.

We understand that while offering a nationwide courier service, we have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible, and we aim to be a carbon-neutral haulier in years to come

New regulation changes coming this year, affecting transport companies from 21st May 2022.