100′s of HGV drivers from all over the UK, descended in their vehicles to London – where they have staged a protest against rising fuel prices. With diesel prices now hitting £1.30 a litre, some haulage firms believe they will go bust very quickly. It now costs over £1,000 in diesel costs to run a [...]
Norwich Council have narrowly voted in favour of allowing HGVs to use bus lanes when entering the city. The scheme, which was opposed by cyclist groups, hopes to alleviate congestion on main roads. The forward-looking scheme will help with congestion. Bus lanes, although taking up half the road on approaches to Norwich, are only utilised [...]
A BBC investigation has discovered websites where HGV licences can be bought for as little as £250. The site, which maintains it sells ‘novelty’ driving licences, will send an almost perfect copy of a UK driving licence (with whatever categories you want on it) once you pay them £250. Although the HGV entitlement on the [...]
Finland became the latest European nation to decide against road pricing plans for HGVs. Britain is still thinking about introducing a ‘pay as you go’ scheme for HGVs across the UK. These plans have been rubbished by the FTA and RHA as ‘unworkable’. The pay as you drive option (to replace road tax) would mean [...]
The new HGV & commercial driver’s jobsite from AdvantageHGV now has over 25,000 live HGV jobs online. Sourced from haulage operators, agencies, small businesses and government departments – the jobs board at www.advantagehgv.co.uk/hgv_jobs.php now contains more direct HGV employment opportunities than any other website. The simple, easy to use interface has proved a hit with HGV drivers. [...]
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is planning to open its new 500,000 sq ft distribution facility this summer. The centre, based in Selby, Yorkshire will generate over 500 jobs in the HGV and distribution sectors, proving once again that HGV drivers will be in exceptionally high demand. Sainsbury’s smaller facilities at Matby and Skelton are predicted to [...]
Over the weekend Londoners removed ‘Red’ Ken from office and voted in Blue Boris to be London’s Mayor. But what does this change mean for London’s HGV industry? Boris has stated he will halt the planned £25 a day congestion charge. This will be a welcome relief for small businesses and families in the capital. [...]