Latest Industry news
RHA raises £26,000 for Transaid
RHA members have raised more than £26,000 for the international development charity Transaid to help transform lives in Africa.
MOT certificates go digital from next week
Annual test certificates will no longer be issued as hard copies from Monday (29 April) as the DVSA switches to digital in a move to be more environmentally friendly.
HVS to bring hydrogen expertise to Road Transport Expo’s Knowledge Zone stage
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has announced that its chief commercial officer, John McLeister, will be participating in the prestigious ‘Big Debate: Future Trucks’ at the upcoming Road Transport Expo (RTX) in June.
Truck driver who killed four on M25 pleads guilty to their deaths
A lorry driver who crashed his vehicle into the rear of a minibus on the M25 has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of four people.
Tougher EU truck safety rating scheme set to launch
Euro NCAP, the EU body that organises crash and safety tests on new vehicles, is to launch a Truck Safe rating scheme.
Welsh government applies brake to controversial 20mph speed limit policy
The controversial 20mph speed limit introduced last year on hundreds of roads in Wales could be be returned to 30mph - although the Welsh government said the limit will remain in built-up areas and around schools and hospitals.
SMMT calls for government to urgently reform “outdated” Plug-In Truck Grant
Government should urgently reform its outdated Plug-in Truck Grant to reflect the progress made in developing new zero emission truck technology and to help cut CO2 by 18.8 million tonnes a year, according to a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Bumpy start to 2024 as pothole-related breakdowns leap by 50%, RAC reports
The RAC is warning of a “pothole epidemic” after attending nearly 7,904 breakdowns in the first quarter of 2024, due to bad road surfaces, up 53% on the last three months of 2023.
Glencar completes industrial development at Segro V-Park Grand Union in West London
Construction company Glencar has completed a new urban, multi-level development for developers Segro and St George at Segro V-Park Grand Union in West London.
RHA calls on Police and Crime Commissioners to ramp up fight against freight crime
The RHA has launched a manifesto today (22 April) calling on Police and Crime Commissioners to commit to measures to tackle freight crime and support the industry on abnormal loads.
