DfT Archives -

Psychometric testing, driver safety, human factors, technology for logistics and road transport

DfT Government haulage longer semi-trailers News Operator News trial

Denby Eco-Link trial go-ahead leaves key concerns unanswered

James ShukerFebruary 19, 2021

As first reported on motortransport.co.uk, it looks as though some 20 years of campaigning by Dick Denby of Denby Transport in Lincolnshire is about to pay off and the government...

Air quality alternative fuels carbon emissions DfT diesel electric vehicles gas Government HGVs hydrogen infrastructure Interviews investment News

“Hauliers won’t change to electric when the technology doesn’t do the job!”

James ShukerDecember 31, 2020

The government is ramping up its zero carbon agenda, but how keen are HGV operators to jump onboard when the technology is struggling to keep pace with the demands of...

DfT freight forwarding HGVs Industry News loading longer semi-trailers Malcolm Group multimodal News supply chain trial

DfT considers trial of 48-tonne trucks for intermodal operations

James ShukerNovember 20, 2020

Visitors to the virtual Commercial Motor Show at the end of September may have sat in on the break-out session on eco trucks, when Andrew Malcolm, chief executive of the...

DfT FTA HGVs Industry News longer semi-trailers News trial

Operators could be allowed longer semi-trailers after successful trial

James ShukerNovember 9, 2020

Longer semi-trailers (LSTs) could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as the government moves to bring to an early end a trial of over 2,600 LSTs following positive results....

DfT Government Industry News investment maintenance News Ocado roads Tesco

Category: DfT

Denby Eco-Link trial go-ahead leaves key concerns unanswered

“Hauliers won’t change to electric when the technology doesn’t do the job!”

DfT considers trial of 48-tonne trucks for intermodal operations

Operators could be allowed longer semi-trailers after successful trial

DfT calls on delivery firms to pinpoint pothole hotspots

Wellbeing of teachers must not be forgotten as children return to school, urge psychologists

Brexit UK-EU logistics ‘teething problems’ could take years to resolve

FRA – First EU-wide survey on violence and crime

DP World fast tracks new warehouse at London Gateway Logistics Park to meet online demand

BPS warns temporary six-month extension to universal credit could devastate mental health

January 2021 new car pre-registration figures

Get to know more about MSDs through targeted publications

New UN report targets TIR for COVID-19 recovery

Outlook for Chinese EV sector in 2021

FedEx

Manchester distributor orders 23 DAF tractor units from Asset Alliance Group

Commission launches consultation on improving working conditions on digital labour platforms