An application to double the size of Ashford International Truckstop (AIT) in Kent, raising its capacity to 600 HGVs, has been submitted to the local authority. If approved, the development close to Junction 10 of the M20, would include a new service building with restaurant, shops, showers, toilets and rest… Read more »
Government spends £12,000 a day on unused lorry parking contingency
The Road Haulage Association is dismayed to learn the Government has spent nearly £6m to rent Kent’s Manston Airport as an emergency lorry parking area if Operation Stack is used. The figures made available through a Freedom of Information request cover the period August 2015 to 15 December 2017. RHA… Read more »
Lack of official parking facilities means additional stress for HGV Drivers says RHA
Last night the scenes at Kent’s Ashford Truckstop were an HGV driver’s nightmare as over 200 trucks were turned away because of the lack of parking space. Commenting, RHA chief exec Richard Burnett said: “This clearly underlines the lack of even the most basic of facilities for HGV drivers who… Read more »
New bunker refuelling site coming soon at The New Hollies Truckstop in Cannock
Certas Energy, working in partnership with RoadKing, is delighted to announce a new 24hr HGV refuelling facility coming soon to The New Hollies Truckstop in Cannock. Located on the A5, just off junction 12 of the M6, the Truckstop is the perfect location for the new HGV refuelling site. Due… Read more »
Ashford Truckstop on track for another record year
The award-winning Ashford International Truckstop is recording its highest ever occupancy rates, highlighting the ever growing need for its expansion. Figures for June and July this year show the site to be operating at 97 per cent capacity, eight per cent higher than the same period in 2016 and 10… Read more »
HGV contract parking arrives at key northern site
From this summer, Onward Holdings Ltd, will be supplying much-needed, quality HGV contract parking spaces within 2.5 miles of junction 31 of the M62 in Yorkshire – one of the UK’s most sought-after distribution and manufacturing locations. This represents a golden opportunity for fleet operators requiring a northern base for… Read more »
Truckstop App drives demand for spaces
MyTruckparking, the innovative real-time parking reservation system launched last year by Ashford International Truckstop, is now available to download from the App Store and Google Play for Android. Since its launch as a web-based app last year, MyTruckparking has helped contribute to Ashford International Truckstop operating close to its… Read more »
FTA says new report reflects its finding on cross-Channel delay
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a new report by independent watchdog Transport Focus reflects its own findings about the need for safe lorry parking and decent driver facilities when there are disruptions to cross-Channel services in Kent. The group examined HGV drivers’ experiences during delays and questioned them about facilities they would like to… Read more »
Real-time truck stop reservation system launched – and welcomed by industry
The award-winning Ashford International Truckstop in Kent has launched MyTruckparking.com – a real-time parking reservation system to support its customers, improve freight management and reduce inappropriate and illegal parking of HGVs in the local area. MyTruckparking.com will mean drivers and transport managers booking will have the peace of mind that the space… Read more »
RHA welcomes government commitment to tackle illegal lorry parks
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the government’s commitment to tackle illegal lorry parks but the issue can only be solved by better, legal parks to help drivers who are often desperate to find parking for their legal breaks. “Finding a safe and secure place to park, either over-night or… Read more »
