Industry News

Government’s road investment pledge “billions short of what’s needed”

November 27, 2020 Chris Tindall

A promise by the government to splash out with the “biggest ever investment” in roads is still not enough to plug a backlog in maintenance, with billions more needed, according to the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA).

Commercial vehicle production down 25.6% in October

November 27, 2020 Chris Tindall

The large-scale transition to electric commercial vehicles and economic recovery can only be achieved if a “favourable” Brexit deal is thrashed out, according to the SMMT.

DVSA: “Industry has an image problem and driver shortage not our fault”

November 27, 2020 Chris Tindall

The DVSA’s chief executive told MPs that the industry’s significant driver shortage is an “image issue” and nothing to do with the enforcement agency’s testing capacity performance.

MPs demand year’s suspension of CAZ rollout

November 26, 2020 Chris Tindall

A group of MPs have urged the government to pause the rollout of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) for at least a year and review the evidence of their effectiveness in light of changing travelling patterns.

Scrap traffic commissioners and save millions, outgoing DVSA chief tells MPs

November 26, 2020 Chris Tindall

The chief executive of the DVSA has told an influential group of MPs that traffic commissioners should be “abolished” and operator cases pursued through the courts instead. Giving evidence to the transport select committee, which is currently investigating the work of the enforcement agency, outgoing chief Gareth Llewellyn described the TCs as “anachronistic” and said a significant amount of money could be saved by doing away with them. He said: “In the operator world there’s a group called the traffic […]

Police catch HGV driver watching video on phone in new motorway clampdown

November 26, 2020 Chris Tindall

An HGV driver on the M40 was so distracted by his mobile phone he was unaware of two police cars with their blue lights flashing attempting to stop him.

Christmas staff fulfilling online orders present Covid risk, HSE warns hauliers

November 26, 2020 Tim Wallace

The HSE is visiting haulage premises in the run-up to Christmas to ensure they are Covid-secure, amid a surge in demand for online shopping.

NAVCIS calls for industry sponsors to help it fight freight thefts

November 23, 2020 Carol Millett

The freight arm of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NAVCIS) is on the hunt for industry partners to help it tackle rapidly rising levels of cargo theft from lorries.

Scottish cartel ruling to trigger UK action?

November 23, 2020 Chris Tindall

Haulage operators in Scotland now have until next summer to lodge a claim for damages in relation to a cartel among truck manufacturers, following a decision in the country’s Supreme Court.

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Scrap traffic commissioners and save millions, outgoing DVSA chief tells MPs

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