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The ever-increasing shortage of truck drivers continues to hit firms hard according to the latest Cost Movement Report produced by the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by 13.1% in the third quarter of this year (Q3).

The EU’s Court of Justice (CJEU) has been asked to give a ruling in case where the authorities responsible for social security in the Netherlands are in dispute with a company based in Cyprus (AFMB) which supplies drivers to Dutch transport firms.

Police officers across Europe will begin a week-long campaign on Monday 9 December to raise awareness of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it is making enforcement of vital safety restrictions in the Rotherhithe Tunnel stricter after it has continued to see a number of repeat offences by prohibited vehicles.

Recognised by members of the UK Petroleum Industries Association (UKPIA) and the Tank Storage Association (TSA), the Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) aims to identify vehicles and trailers that have been deemed to meet specified safety standards for admittance to fuel loading terminals.

Family-owned demolition and engineering specialists McGee is crediting its investment in sustainable technology and membership of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for significant reductions in its year-on-year MPG figures.

Electric commercial vehicle technology pioneer Tevva has launched a new initiative designed to enable logistics fleets to begin electrification of medium duty lorries as soon as Spring of 2020.

Over 1800 trucks were prevented from continuing their journeys, until they had been returned to a safe condition, during October’s Europe-wide TISPOL Control Week.

Recent research by a union has concluded that “routine” denial of access to toilets for workers in the transport sector is creating health issues and, in some cases, even forcing workers to leave their jobs.