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Greener longer goods vehicles to hit UK roads

|Date: August 25, 2021

Greener longer goods vehicles to hit UK roads

The Government has announced that greener, longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Brit ...

The Government has announced that greener, longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year. This comes as the Department for Transport publishes its res ...

August 25, 2021
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DfT provides update on Kent Access Permit

|Date: April 20, 2021

DfT provides update on Kent Access Permit

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that a Kent Access Permit (KAP) will no longer be needed ...

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that a Kent Access Permit (KAP) will no longer be needed for those driving an HGV to the EU from the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel. The "check if an ...

April 20, 2021
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The DfT conducts survey on van activity

|Date: February 24, 2021

The DfT conducts survey on van activity

With 4.1 million vans on UK roads, emissions, safety, and security are moving centre-stage, reports Sharo ...

With 4.1 million vans on UK roads, emissions, safety, and security are moving centre-stage, reports Sharon Clancy. There’s no denying the huge increase in van traffic over the past few years. Now, con ...

February 24, 2021
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DfT updates traffic management plans for Kent

|Date: December 10, 2020

DfT updates traffic management plans for Kent

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced from the end of the EU Transition period, there will be ...

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced from the end of the EU Transition period, there will be new traffic flow measures to manage congestion on Kent’s road network. These measures are known ...

December 10, 2020
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Logistics sector classed as essential work

|Date: April 01, 2020

Logistics sector classed as essential work

The Road Haulage Association and Freight Transport Association has received a confirmation letter from Df ...

The Road Haulage Association and Freight Transport Association has received a confirmation letter from DfT confirming that the work of the logistics sector is essential. The letter reportedly detailed ...

April 01, 2020
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Temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours rules

|Date: March 20, 2020

Temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours rules

In response to requests from Industry, the Department for Transport (DfT) has agreed to a temporary and l ...

In response to requests from Industry, the Department for Transport (DfT) has agreed to a temporary and limited urgent relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules. This relaxation will c ...

March 20, 2020
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TruTac reminds operators of DfT rule changes

|Date: August 16, 2018

TruTac reminds operators of DfT rule changes

The company says it can support operators with managing the upcoming changes. ...

The company says it can support operators with managing the upcoming changes. ...

August 16, 2018
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Get To The Hub Of It

|Date: March 20, 2018

Get To The Hub Of It

MWheels is to meet the Department for Transport and DVSA to discuss EU roadworthiness directive with both ...

MWheels is to meet the Department for Transport and DVSA to discuss EU roadworthiness directive with both legal and technical discussions to focus on unchanged CV wheel inspection laws. MWheels says i ...

March 20, 2018
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