Prototypes of the eActros LongHaul truck built for testing Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues to drive electrification forward – eActros LongHaul to hit the road in 2022. Trials of the eActros LongHaul on public roads begin this year, with the battery-powered truck scheduled to enter series production in 2024 Published: 29 June 2022
A quarter of drivers admit sounding their horn at slow drivers in front New research commissioned by independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that one in four (25%) of the 1,000 drivers surveyed admitted they are likely to honk their horn at motorists driving too slow in front of them, while 20% said that they have sounded their horn at learner drivers. Published: 26 May 2022
Logistics UK welcomes additional funding for HGV driver facilities The government’s announcement in April, of an additional £20 million to boost HGV driver facilities was welcomed as ‘a positive step forward for industry’ by Logistics UK. Published: 26 May 2022
Crack down on drug-driving Currently, those convicted of drug-driving are handed a driving ban, prison sentence or fine by the courts, but aren’t required to complete rehabilitation courses before resuming driving – unlike drink-drivers. Published: 26 May 2022
Fuel duty cut equates to £2,000 per year saving on running a HGV. While the RHA (Road Haulage Association) welcomed the Chancellor's 5 pence per litre cut in fuel duty in his Spring Statement, it was disappointed he didn’t go further and offer an essential user rebate for hauliers and coach operators. Published: 25 April 2022
Handheld devices: 43% of drivers weren’t aware of new penalties RAC research reveals that 43% of drivers weren’t aware of the changes to handheld device regulations – on the day the rules came into law. Published: 25 April 2022
Speed cameras should check for insurance, MOT, and tax offences Speed cameras should be checking tax, insurance, and MOT say 89% of motorists. That’s according to research by IAM RoadSmart, the independent road safety charity. Published: 25 April 2022
Van drivers waste up to 2 working days per year looking for parking spaces A shortage of spaces and lack of parking information in cities is costing tradespeople up to 2 working days per year, according to research by parking app AppyParking. Published: 25 April 2022
Sleeper cab allowance: HMRC to review the rate The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has announced that the overnight allowance scheme for drivers will continue beyond 6 April 2022. The news comes after extensive lobbying by RHA for an early commitment to the current rate. Published: 29 March 2022