Tesla Unveils its Vision of the Future of Trucking
Tesla recently launched its latest electric truck called Tesla Semi. The launch event was as spectacular as one can expect from an automobile giant like Tesla.
Tesla recently launched its latest electric truck called Tesla Semi. The launch event was as spectacular as one can expect from an automobile giant like Tesla.
It was brought to DVLA’s notice that scammers are sending text messages to motorists, claiming to be from the DVLA. These messages appear to be official notices and ask people to enter their personal details or payment information.
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Recently, the UK saw an extreme weather situation with storm Eleanor hitting several parts of the country. These winds caused many high-sided vehicles to get blown over.
Recently the government announced that soon the toll from the two Severn Bridges on the M4 and M48 will be completely removed. This news was welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) who advised the government to also confirm the date by which the tolls will be eliminated. The FTA stated that these annual toll increases were a burden on the users and their removal will bring about a fundamental improvement in the economies of South Wales and the South West of England.
It has been confirmed recently that the government is reflecting on ‘Pay-per-Mile’ scheme for Lorries. In a recent statement made by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, it was said that the existing HGV tax, which covers the cost of deterioration of the road networks is being discussed. Several objected to this new scheme by pointing that the present system excludes foreign drivers using UK’s roads during their visit, from contributing towards the maintenance of the roads. According to the Road Haulage Association (RHA) taking maintenance expenditure from Lorries alone was an unjust step. A better solution needs to be found for this issue.
It was no ordinary morning for 39-year-old Billy Bamford, from Macclesfield, when he woke up to a huge Eddie Stobart HGV, trapped against his house. Around 8 am on Thursday, December 28, 2017, the HGV driver who was trying to turn left from Lord Street, on to Chapel Street, unfortunately, got the vehicle stuck. This caused a traffic chaos which took two hours to clear.
Before making any road trip, whether local or abroad, it is always essential to check the roadworthiness of your vehicle. However, apart from this, there are a few other factors as well, which need to be considered. These are equally important, if not more.
Recently, London Freight Enforcement Partnership (LFEP) marked its second anniversary. The role of this organisation is to raise compliance standards across the freight industry to make sure London’s roads are safe for the public.
Having empty shelves in store around Christmas, the busiest time of the year can be the worst nightmare for any retailer. And imagine the panic it would cause at a home when the kids’ much-awaited Christmas presents don’t arrive in time? These might sound like scenes out of a film but unfortunately, they could be very real for Britain, in the near future.