Haulage News & Transport News

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, reveals new congestion charge plans for HGV's

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HGV driver migrant fines predicted to increase to over £60m in 2016

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RHA have responded to allegations from the EU commission, claiming that the HGV levy in no way violates EU laws

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Weeks before the Brexit vote: EU threatens legal action against UK HGV Levy

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The IRU has some explaining to do following the allegations that they have over $550 million in member funds hidden away.

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New Ultra Low Emission Zone could cost hauliers £100 per day

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The UK road network is set to undergo significant changes as Highways England looks to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve breakdown detection through innovation.

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Women are refusing to become HGV drivers due to the lack of acceptable toilet facilities at depots and truck stocks says transport MP.

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A government consultation to review the penalties imposed on drivers and haulage operators that are found to have illegal migrants aboard their vehicles is currently open.

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The question on everyone in the haulage industry’s lips at the moment is will the economy collapse if we exit the EU? 

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The Home Office is set to be challenged by haulage firms in court over fines imposed on drivers who, on many occasions unwittingly carry migrants and refugees across the channel hidden in their vehicles

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The government has dealt a blow to the haulage industry by ruling out the funding of HGV licence acquisitions, which many were hoping would help ease the UK’s growing driver shortage.

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The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned HGV drivers who ignore weight restrictions and drive recklessly, damaging infrastructure and put lives at risk after Councils call for more power impose fines.

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Over a third of HGV drivers feel they are not treated well by the companies they drive for. Returnloads.net survey HGV drivers and find out what their issues are.

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An action plan has been drafted to improve the air quality in a Cornwall Village, after lorry drivers were blamed for causing pollution in the area.

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Kent police and Highways England are urging long distance lorry drivers to plan their journeys and rest breaks ahead, or face hefty fines if they park on the hard shoulder or motorway slip roads.

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Is there a shortage of HGV drivers or a shortage of appealing jobs?

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The DVSA have warned that they will ‘pursue and prosecute’ any haulage companies who flout the law after a Shropshire haulage boss was jailed for 8 months for falsifying driver records.

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Plans for the multi-billion pound road tunnel under the River Thames between Kent and Essex have been unveiled, which could vastly benefit the haulage & courier industry as well as bringing an economic boost to the region.

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RHA have warned that relying on foreign HGV drivers could jepardize the long-term stability of the industry.

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Politicians and Haulage firms strongly believe that by targeting women in their recruitment process will help alleviate Scotland's shortage of drivers

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The founder of a British charity has angered the haulage industry by claiming lorry drivers who complain about threats and attacks by migrants in Calais should just change jobs.

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Hundreds of lorry drivers found in breach of their driving hours in a year long campaign.

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Returnloads.net adds live vehicle tracking to their freight exchange as a completely free benefit for their members.

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RHA set up 24/7 incident reporting line for hauliers who travel through Calais.

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