Onpoint Logistics has taken delivery of its first Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor unit with a view to adding a further 20 should the new arrival hit the fuel figures expected. The Birmingham-based operator is running its latest addition – which replaces a vehicle from a rival manufacturer –… Read more »
Daimler Truck workshops pioneer new rating scheme to enhance commercial vehicle maintenance
The new Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show to provide a standardised, tiered rating system for HGV workshops across the UK, has completed an 18-month pilot that included using Daimler Truck workshops as a benchmark for its scoring criteria of competency levels and facilities. With… Read more »
Strike deal to secure professional drivers visa-free travel on international work, RHA urges Government
Concerns about the impact of rules restricting the time people can spend in the EU are growing in the transport sector as enforcement nears. The 90/180 rule – where people can spend a maximum 90 out of any 180 days in the Schengen Area – is set to come into… Read more »
New Industry Maintenance Benchmark is a “Beacon of Confidence”, says Logistics UK
Designed to raise standards and drive confidence across the unregulated commercial vehicle maintenance sector, government and industry has united this week to launch the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS). Announced on 29 April 2025, MPRS is a new single rating system introduced to bring consistency to performance ratings and generate… Read more »
Protecting and Boosting the Mental Health of Long-Haul Drivers
Any job is going to come with its own health risks – even sitting at a desk in an office or at home, which can sometimes seem devoid of risk, carries posture and mental health risks. These issues are also largely present with people who make a living by driving… Read more »
RHA Academy launched: a new eLearning platform for transport professionals
The RHA today (Tuesday 29 April) unveiled its RHA Academy, a cutting-edge eLearning platform set to transform professional development across the road transport sector. The new platform which they launched at the CV Show in Birmingham, offers flexible, high-quality training delivered on demand, allowing members and customers to access an… Read more »
Industry leaders unite at the CV Show to tackle the sector’s growing workforce crisis
The UK’s commercial transport sector is facing one of its most urgent challenges: a critical workforce shortage that threatens future growth, efficiency, and innovation. As the Commercial Vehicle Show celebrates its 25th anniversary, the spotlight is firmly on the battle for talent. With hundreds of exhibitors, industry leaders, and key… Read more »
300,000th DAF MultiSupport Repair & Maintenance contract
DAF Trucks has reached the milestone of 300,000 DAF MultiSupport Repair & Maintenance service contracts. DAF MultiSupport guarantees the highest vehicle uptime through excellent truck maintenance. It also provides transport operators with maximum security up front in terms of costs per kilometre as well as optimal managerial and administrational ease…. Read more »
Fraikin invests more than £1.5 Million to bolster Mobile Maintenance Network
Mobility solutions expert Fraikin has invested in 30 new 3.5-tonne mobile technician vans, helping to maximise the capabilities of its nationwide customer maintenance service. The move continues an ongoing mobilisation plan that aims to have 50 new mobile technicians and vans in place by the end of 2025. Each… Read more »
Abnormal Loads Group update
The Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) continues to work with police to improve service provision for hauliers moving abnormal loads. The group – which is a collective of trade bodies, operators and stakeholders – came together after businesses reported that some forces have been applying rules inconsistently, resulting in delays and… Read more »
