Tom Cornwell, RHA Public Affairs Manager said: “There are simply not enough facilities on our roads leaving countless lorry drivers parked up overnight without access to a toilet or shower. “Often the facilities they do find are in a terrible state. It’s a dehumanising experience for truckers – they deserve… Read more »
Europe’s No 1 Truckwash plans exciting expansion
Lymm Truckwash Ltd – the largest and oldest truck wash in Europe – is planning to expand its business to meet the demand from customers, which will also create an additional eight jobs for local people. Lymm Truckwash washes more than 60,000 trucks a year for customers throughout the UK… Read more »
Encore names top UK truck stops for female HGV drivers
New research from leading Midlands recruitment agency, Encore Personnel, has revealed the top truck stops for female HGV drivers – with Kent and Northampton regions leading the way for excellent rest facilities for women. The haulage industry has traditionally been seen as a male-dominated career route, but in recent years… Read more »
Government funding to improve truck stops is welcome – but new facilities vital
The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement that they’re opening a match funding grant scheme to improve HGV driver facilities. Truck stop and service station operators can now apply for funds from the £32.5m pot announced last year to redevelop amenities for truckers such as toilets and showers. But the… Read more »
Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV roadside facilities
HGV parking and driver welfare scheme provides match funding to support industry operators to improve HGV facilities. Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and government, the Roads Minister Richard Holden has announced today (24… Read more »
UK and Europe’s largest lorry park opens for business in Kent
The new Ashford International Truckstop opened in Ashford, Kent on Tuesday 7th December 2021 (today), with a range of modern facilities for the drivers of up to 660 trucks per day, making it the largest in the UK and Europe. The ‘state of the art’ lorry park has been built by… Read more »
Ashford International Truckstop colleagues step up to help stranded M20 drivers
Ashford International Truckstop rose to the challenge and called on its colleagues in the rest of the GSE Group to help feed 1,000 truck drivers unable to leave the country and stuck on the M20. Having contacted Kent County Council with an offer to donate food as part of its support… Read more »
Europe’s Largest Truckwash celebrates successful first year on new site
Lymm Truckwash is celebrating a successful first year on its new site, having supported the essential HGV industry throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Last October, the 54-year-old truck-washing operation relocated just 100 metres from its previous base to its new site at Poplar Park, situated just 30 seconds off Junction 20… Read more »
Logistics UK response to allocation of 29 potential lorry park sites
In response to emergency legislation passed by government to allow for the allocation of a reported 29 potential sites for lorry parks across the UK, Chris Yarsley, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Road Infrastructure, comments: “Logistics UK supports the development of suitable infrastructure to assist with border readiness; these sites… Read more »
Survey reveals HGV drivers are satisfied with motorway services but still want better value for money
In recent years the UK’s network of motorway service areas (MSAs) has transformed, with the arrival of big-name brands and high street eateries delivering greater choice and elevating the customer experience. But while improvements across much of the network have been plain to see for ordinary motorists, can the same… Read more »