Driving from A to B might sound simple but, as HGV operators know, there can be a whole host of complications. From unsuitable roads, to lack of overnight parking, to time-wasting dead mileage, there...

During the course of your working week as a UK haulier you may travel the length and breadth of the country delivering and picking up goods. But if you take on haulage jobs abroad, there are extra...

For UK freight operators, the M6 motorway is vital to the logistics of navigating the congested Midlands, and over the past five years commercial use of the motorway has increased by an average of 19...

For UK freight operators, the M6 motorway is vital to the logistics of navigating the congested Midlands, and over the past five years commercial use of the motorway has increased by an average of 19...

Recently, European truck manufacturers have been fined almost 3 billion euros for price fixing after admitting they were guilty of violating EU rules. The Road Haulage Association, or RHA, is making a...

Often times, finding the right aftermarket accessory for your truck or Jeep can be a challenge. While there are many different options available, sometimes searching through the options can be...

When you’re making a long journey, it can be easy enough to start daydreaming about the future and what it might be like for drivers in a few decades time – how will vehicles look, and how will they...

Calling all haulage companies and freight forwards, the Transport Manager Conference is back by popular demand! That’s right, the FTA will be hosting an array of events across the UK starting in...

I come with an update this month. You might remember me mentioning, roughly a year ago, a proposed lorry park that was to be built at the Port of Dover. Well, as the council just approved the project...

I doubt you need reminding, but back in June 2016, Britain voted to leave the EU. Whether you agree with this decision or not, Brexit will have massive implications on the FTA and its members. I don’t...

To all the women out there, this one’s for you! While I know the haulage industry is a heavily male dominated field and you might not have considered becoming an HGV driver before, don’t overlook...

We all remember the Volkswagen scandal of 2015, when the company was found to be fitting their cars with devices to cheat on emissions tests. Well, to prevent haulage companies from doing the same...

There's one tool that any individual ought to have to be able to operate with horses successfully. It's a tool that's of more significance than any other instrument which you might possess. You cannot...

There’s no time like the present to develop your small operations. With the help of a freight exchange platform, you can easily expand your business by networking with other companies and signing an...

We have all dreamed of being superheroes with unmatched strength and speed who bravely rescue innocent civilians in need. Well, today that dream may just come true. While I cannot promise you the...