Amidst news of national private sector wage increases of 2.7% this year, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has said that there is a national driver shortage of 45,000 drivers nationwide. With 35,000 drivers set to retire within two years, the … Continued
The latest annual report on the ten year trial of Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) by the Department of Transport has shown greater safety of the vehicles than their shorter HGV rivals and a significant amount of miles saved by delivery … Continued
In a policy document, Supporting economic growth in Scotland’s cities, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged commonsense in developing Scotland’s transport policy. 75% of freight in the country is carried by road, and where some road users find HGV’s … Continued
Parking enforcement officers are the bane of commercial vehicle drivers’ lives. An almost typical street scene these days is that of a driver remonstrating with a parking warden over giving him a ticket. Don’t get mad – get even! Figures … Continued
After a day of gruelling tasks and challenges, a winner for the FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year 2014 was eventually found from a shortlist of 12. All of the entrants, who came from around the UK, took part … Continued