In a press release today (15th May 2020), London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and TFL (Transport for London) have announced plans to turn many roads in the centre of the capital into car-free zones. Banning so many cars from London will transform it into one of the biggest car-free areas on the planet. As the lockdown … Read more
If you’re an HGV or PSV operator in the UK and one or more of your vehicles requires an MOT soon, what are the new rules and how do they affect you? Well, according to information published on the Government’s website, there are a few things you’ll need to be aware of. In short: “Your … Read more
If you haven’t heard the news already, then, like many of Kent and Essex’s residents, you’ll probably be disappointed with the recent verdict that the Dart Charge is here to stay – for good. Many of us had hoped that the pledge made by the Government back in 1999 to abolish the crossing charge would … Read more
As most of us know, if something sounds so far-fetched or utterly unbelievable, we’ll often reply with something along the lines of “oh yeah?.. and pigs might fly!”. So, if we told you that flying trucks might be on the horizon in the not too distant future, how would you respond? Scania’s vision of flying … Read more
As most of us in the haulage, logistics and freight transportation industry will already no doubt be aware, plans are afoot to introduce a permit system (dubbed the Kent Access Permit) for all HGV lorry drivers who enter the county of Kent after the Brexit transition period ends, according to the Government. Following a letter … Read more
It’ll probably come as no surprise to those living locally that the M25 section on the south side of the Dartford Crossing has taken the top 2 spots on a list of the slowest motorways sections in England. According to a recent study published on the ‘Compare The Market’ website, not only did this section of the … Read more
Following the recent announcement by the Government to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2030, a similar scheme is now being considered for diesel-powered HGVs. The idea that’s currently being floated could see a ban on the sale of new HGVs by 2040, coupled with a broader attempt to make the entire … Read more