The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that current vehicle weight rules are making it much harder for operators to switch to electric lorries, even though the industry is under pressure to cut emissions. In a recent report, the RHA says electric HGVs can carry significantly less freight than diesel equivalents because their heavy batteries take up so much of the vehicle’s allowed weight. As a result, electric lorries may be less efficient and more expensive to use for

Fleet operators using light commercial vehicles for international work are being urged to prepare for a major regulatory change coming into force in July 2026, which will see many vans brought into scope of tachograph and drivers’ hours rules for the first time. Under the new rules, vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for cross‑border transport into the EU will be required to operate with second‑generation smart tachographs. This change for

UK haulage and logistics businesses are warning that new border rules could make international road transport into Europe much harder – unless professional drivers are given a Schengen exemption. At the centre of the issue is a rule that limits how long UK drivers can spend in Europe. Since Brexit, British drivers are classed as non‑EU nationals. That means they can only stay in the Schengen Area for 90 days in any rolling 180‑day period. Until now, this rule has been difficu

MPs have launched a major inquiry into the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, marking the first comprehensive review of national road‑safety policy in more than a decade. The Transport Committee will examine whether the strategy’s proposals — published earlier this month — go far enough to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads. The Government’s strategy aims to significantly reduce road deaths by strengthening enforcement, improving infrast

Last week the government released their long awaited strategy to improve road safety by implementing new rules and plans to help reduce deaths and injuries on UK roads.Th eir goal is is to have a 65% reduction in the number of adults and 70% reduction in the number of children (under 16) killed or seriously injured in road accidents by 2035. The strategy details a range of polices, mainly focusing on 4 themes: Supporting road users - policies such as introducing 3 or 6 mon

Over the next year, pay‑per‑mile insurance is expected to become one of the most talked‑about developments in the fleet sector. As insurers increasingly look for ways to offer more flexible and transparent cover, usage‑based models are stepping into the spotlight. For many fleet operators, especially those with varying workloads or seasonal activity, this represents an opportunity to take greater control of insurance costs. Traditional fleet policies often rely on estimated a

Fleet electrification is set to accelerate throughout 2026 as a combination of policy pressure, growing infrastructure and new technology reshapes how businesses plan their transition. The biggest driver remains the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires manufacturers to increase the percentage of zero‑emission cars and vans they sell each year. This trajectory pushes EVs from a long‑term ambition towards an operational necessity for businesses, especially w

The year 2026 brings a series of tax adjustments that will affect both fleet operators and individual drivers across the UK. These changes reflect the government’s ongoing efforts to balance revenue needs with environmental goals, and they will influence everything from company car benefits to fuel costs and vehicle classifications. One of the most notable shifts is the increase in Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rates for company cars. Fully electric vehicles, which have enjoyed very