There are concerning reports that there won’t be sufficient HGV parking facilities built in support of Amazon’s four new fulfilment centres. Sites in Hull and Northampton will open in the next twelve months with two more due to be completed in east Midlands in 2027. But a lack of parking… Read more »
UK’s Oldest Truckstop Gets Modern Revamp
THIS MONTH Britain’s oldest truckstop, The Hollies, TheStop, has unveiled major sustainability upgrades, including the installation of solar panels, two new EV chargers, and a smart water system. The 48-solar panel system will provide eight per cent of the total electricity supply, according to The Hollies owner, Certas Energy. The… Read more »
SNAP launches bookable truck parking across Europe to ease rest shortages and boost fleet efficiency
SNAP, the digital solutions provider for international mobility, is rolling out bookable truck parking across its European network this summer. The new functionality enables truck drivers and fleet managers to reserve parking spaces in advance, relieving pressure on Europe’s strained parking infrastructure and improving compliance and driver welfare. The rollout… Read more »
Kent – 200 new lorry parking spaces a step closer – win for RHA campaigning
The Planning Inspectorate has overturned a Kent authority’s decision to block plans for much-needed lorry parking in the county. The RHA backed an appeal against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s move to halt a development on the M26 in Wrotham, near Sevenoaks for up to 200 more lorry parking spaces…. Read more »
SNAP expands network with seven new territories
SNAP, the industry’s digital payment solution, announces the addition of over 120 new truck parking locations to its growing European network – available from November 28th. This milestone marks SNAP’s entry into seven new territories: Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, and Romania – strengthening its position as the go-to… Read more »
Kent – planning consent given for more commercial vehicle parking on M20
Great news for our members after officials have given the green light for more new commercial vehicle parking spaces at a service station in Kent. The RHA supported an application from Roadchef to add extra parking capacity to their premises at Junction 8 on the M20, the kind of joint… Read more »
Welcome Break Unveils Major Upgrades for HGV Drivers For National Lorry Week
To launch National Lorry Week (4th to 8th November), Welcome Break, one of the UK’s leading motorway service providers, has announced a series of significant upgrades to enhance the well-being and safety of HGV drivers. This initiative is part of Welcome Break’s ongoing commitment to support over 440,000 HGV drivers… Read more »
SNAP Truckpark Tour: Drivers call for SNAP across Europe
From the third installment of their annual TruckPark Tour, SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital marketplace, found that 80% of drivers at their UK events used SNAP over other payment methods to pay for their parking. At the end of August, SNAP wrapped up a third successful year of their Truckpark… Read more »
Truck Parking Site Celebrates With Local Collaboration
A STOKE-ON-TRENT truck parking site – which has been recognised for its continued efforts to support driver welfare – is helping to serve major blue chip companies throughout the UK following a collaboration with a local transport company. ADS Truck Parking has been assisting maintenance experts – Vehicle Technical Services… Read more »
SNAP strengthens through acquisition of OTRA’s technology & truck parking network
SNAP, part of FTSE-100 listed DCC plc, has expanded its European network by acquiring the technology platforms, IT infrastructure and a sizeable portion of the OTRA truck parking network across 17 countries. By integrating SNAP’s existing technology with OTRA’s solutions, SNAP’s digital marketplace will include 120+ additional truck parking options… Read more »
