freight

Lorry drivers 'don't feel welcome or safe' at truck stops

08/11/2024

The transport watchdog has called for improved facilities for lorry drivers after a survey revealed that drivers often don't feel welcome, safe or able to get a decent meal or proper rest.

Research identifies 'hot spots' for zero emission freight

26/09/2024

A new report commissioned by Transport Scotland has identified 'hot spots' where electric charging infrastructure is needed to support zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).

Longer lorries set to hit GB roads this month

10/05/2023

Ministers are to lay legislation on Wednesday to allow longer lorries to operate on roads in Great Britain.

Freight and coach managers 'unsatisfied' with SRN performance

27/05/2022

Just under half of freight and coach managers are satisfied with England’s strategic road network.

Unsafe lorries targeted by new partnership

14/10/2015

The new London Freight Enforcement Partnership has been setup to take unsafe lorries off London’s streets.

TfL working with freight industry to retime deliveries

29/04/2015

Transport for London (TfL) is working in partnership with the freight industry to change how deliveries are made and keep the capital’s roads flowing.

FTA wants shift to out-of-hours deliveries

25/07/2013

A shift to out-of-hours deliveries could improve road safety, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

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