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An inquiry into a fatal incident involving a lorry driver said delaying the journey during a storm could have avoided his death. Bogdan Popa died when his lorry overturned on the M74 in Lanarkshire on […]

Last week on HGV1 Radio, Transport News editor Kevin Swallow spoke with Mikey Faulkner about the past week in the world of road haulage. First up was the ‘HGV Hero’ whose quick thinking saved a […]

Logistics UK along with leading players in Scottish road haulage and transport met with the Scottish government to discuss how the sector can thrive and support the transition to a green economy. Logistics UK’s deputy […]

It is projected that more than 20,000 HGV journeys would be removed from the road if plans by the Inverness-based manufacturer of eco-friendly wood panels West Fraser Europe to switch to rail are approved. Reported […]

Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) will enter into a collaboration with Farrall’s Group to explore the integration of hydrogen fuel cell HGVs into the hauliers fleet. The Deeside operator has signed a Memorandum of Agreement […]

Lorry drivers have challenged the term ‘driver shortage’ calling it scaremongering, according to SNAP. The digital marketplace company said truck drivers felt a lack of clean facilities and fair wages were to blame for experienced […]

An online training course giving HGV drivers crucial skills to provide support at the scene of accidents is aiming to help save the lives of thousands of motorists. The 90-minute course teaches drivers how to […]

Hauliers confused by Transport for London’s (TfLs) new, stricter Direct Vision Standard, due to launch in October, can now turn to an explainer produced by Loughborough University on behalf of TfL, writes Carol Millett. The […]

DB SCHENKER has opened its new, purpose-built multi-modal facility at Trafford Park. The £11 million freehold building provides a boost to the local economy and is a testament to the company’s commitment to the Greater […]