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Brighton bags biggest pothole pot

Brighton and Hove receives more additional funding for pothole repairs than anywhere else in the country, according to a new study.

Fuel group accuses ministers of fanning the flames in row over forecourt prices

A row has erupted over “inflammatory language” used by government ministers criticising fuel retailers ratcheting up the cost of petrol and diesel – resulting in a trade group pulling out of a Downing Street meeting.

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Chancellor warns oil price profiteering will not be tolerated

2026-03-13T10:09:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

The government said it “will not tolerate” fuel companies exploiting the current conflict in the Middle East and that the competition watchdog is poised to take action over undue price increases.

Industry’s letter to No. 10 attracts widespread parliamentary support

2026-03-12T17:13:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

An open letter to the Prime Minister by the RHA demanding HGV drivers get access to more safe and secure roadside facilities has been signed by 115 Parliamentarians.

FleetSafe reinforces commercial leadership team

2026-03-12T12:15:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Video-led telematics developer FleetSafe has appointed Sopp+Sopp founder Jamie Sopp as vice president.

UK van registrations see “modest” rise in February but surge in EV demand still off target

2026-03-10T16:41:00+00:00By Carol Millett

UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose by a modest 1.1% in February, with 14,641 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining the road, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Are truck drivers respected? Drivers speak out on SNAP’s online survey

2026-03-10T16:41:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Digital solutions provider SNAP has been asking UK drivers on its social media site whether truck drivers are respected.

IVECO launches AI-powered stolen vehicle recovery service

2026-03-10T14:22:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Truck and van manufacturer IVECO has launched a new connected security service designed to help operators recover stolen vehicles more quickly and reduce disruption to fleet operations.

Harris MAXUS UK appoints Gary Brown as sales director to accelerate UK growth drive

2026-03-10T11:23:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Harris MAXUS UK has appointed Gary Brown as its UK sales director in a move aimed at strengthening the leadership team and driving further growth in the UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market.

RHA seeks urgent talks with Reeves after 16.25% fuel price surge

2026-03-10T10:56:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The RHA has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves requesting an urgent meeting, warning that a 16.25% spike in bulk fuel prices over the past seven days poses a serious risk to the UK economy, household costs and the viability of haulage businesses.

Transport Committee to probe progress on HGV driver facilities

2026-03-10T09:22:00+00:00By Carol Millett

MPs are set to examine whether conditions for lorry drivers have improved almost four years after Parliament last investigated the UK’s road freight supply chain.

£36m Wolverhampton logistics development submitted for planning

2026-03-10T09:13:00+00:00By Carol Millett

A planning application has been submitted for a £36m industrial and logistics development at Pendeford Business Park in Wolverhampton.

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Trade without borders – why drivers need a Schengen exemption

€505 billion. That’s the value of UK–EU goods trade – goods moved across borders by road freight.

Custody discipline: the low-cost fix for vehicle transport disputes

With HGV driver numbers down 1.9% and schedules running tight, operators face growing dispute risk. David Heeney explains why custody discipline—not just careful driving—is now a core commercial control.

The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?

A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.

We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet

For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.

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